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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Watch emotional moment Sue Cleaver films final Coronation Street scenes as Eileen Grimshaw bids farewell
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ACTOR Ryan Thomas has shared an emotional behind-the-scenes video showing his co-star Sue Cleaver's soap departure. Eileen Grimshaw star Sue walked away from the ITV soap after a whopping 25 years. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Ryan Thomas has shared an emotional look at Sue Cleaver's final scenes Credit: Instagram / ryanthomas84 5 The actress quit the show after 25 years Credit: Instagram / ryanthomas84 5 Show boss Kate Brooks delivered a speech as Sue left Credit: Instagram / ryanthomas84 Having made her debut as loudmouth Eileen in 2000, her final scenes aired on Friday evening as she quit Weatherfield to move to Thailand alongside son Jason, played by Ryan. Ryan made a special return to the show for a week of episodes after a 10-year absence in order to aid Sue's exit. Fellow actress Katy Cavanagh also reprised her role as Eileen's sister Julie in the weeks leading up to her exit before being killed off. Now, Ryan has taken to Instagram to share a video of the emotional moment that Sue wrapped on her final scenes inside the Grimshaw house. In the clip, the crew behind the camera can be seen clapping Sue as she wrapped on her final take. She embraced co-star Tony Maudsley, who played her now-ex George Shuttleworth, Sue then hugged Ryan and fellow co-star Gareth Pierce before show boss Kate Brooks jumped in to deliver a speech. Wheeling off a list of facts, Kate boomed: "Just to say, this wonderful woman has done 25 years on the street, 2444 episodes - which is a lot. "I think there has been 15 slaps, nine of them as Jason and bust-ups with Gail so quite an eventful 25 years - three proposals!" Looking rather unsure, Kate then added: "I think you are the only character to come to Coronation Street and stay at number 11." Coronation Street icon quits cobbles after 25 years as she makes life changing decision Ryan went on to pen his own, more heartfelt tribute over the top of the video, as he wrote: "it has been an honour to watch, act & learn alongside you one last time. "Can't wait to watch you shine in your next chapter. "Love you always." The Sun exclusively revealed in January that she had quit the show after 25 years on the Salford set to look for new acting opportunities. 'The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly,' she explained. One of Sue's major next steps is to being a regular panellist on Loose Women after first appearing on the daytime panel show in 2023. Sue took a break from Corrie last year to star in Sister Act The Musical as Mother Superior and appeared in reality show I'm A Celebrity in 2022. Last year, Sue released her memoir A Work In Progress and revealed she was embracing being in her 60s. 5 Sue's exit as Eileen aired this week Credit: ITV
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch emotional moment Sue Cleaver films final Coronation Street scenes as Eileen Grimshaw bids farewell
ACTOR Ryan Thomas has shared an emotional behind-the-scenes video showing his co-star Sue Cleaver's soap departure. Eileen Grimshaw star Sue walked away from the ITV soap after a whopping 25 years. Advertisement 5 Ryan Thomas has shared an emotional look at Sue Cleaver's final scenes Credit: Instagram / ryanthomas84 5 The actress quit the show after 25 years Credit: Instagram / ryanthomas84 5 Show boss Kate Brooks delivered a speech as Sue left Credit: Instagram / ryanthomas84 Having made her debut as loudmouth Eileen in 2000, her Ryan made a special return to the show for a week of episodes after a 10-year absence in order to aid Sue's exit. Fellow actress Katy Cavanagh also reprised her role as Eileen's sister Julie in the weeks leading up to her exit before being killed off. Now, Ryan has taken to Instagram to share a video of the emotional moment that Sue wrapped on her final scenes inside the Grimshaw house. Advertisement Read More on Sue Cleaver In the clip, the crew behind the camera can be seen clapping Sue as she wrapped on her final take. She embraced co-star Tony Maudsley, who played her now-ex George Shuttleworth, Sue then hugged Ryan and fellow co-star Gareth Pierce before show boss Kate Brooks jumped in to deliver a speech. Wheeling off a list of facts, Kate boomed: "Just to say, this wonderful woman has done 25 years on the street, 2444 episodes - which is a lot. Advertisement Most read in Soaps "I think there has been 15 slaps, nine of them as Jason and bust-ups with Gail so quite an eventful 25 years - three proposals!" Looking rather unsure, Kate then added: "I think you are the only character to come to Coronation Street and stay at number 11." Coronation Street icon quits cobbles after 25 years as she makes life changing decision Ryan went on to pen his own, more heartfelt tribute over the top of the video, as he wrote: "it has been an honour to watch, act & learn alongside you one last time. "Can't wait to watch you shine in your next chapter. Advertisement "Love you always." 'The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly,' she explained. One of Sue's Advertisement Sue took a break from Corrie last year to star in Sister Act The Musical as Mother Superior and appeared in reality show I'm A Celebrity in 2022. Last year, Sue released her memoir A Work In Progress and revealed she was embracing being in her 60s. 5 Sue's exit as Eileen aired this week Credit: ITV 5 It was an emotional farewell Credit: ITV Advertisement
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street fans slam Eileen Grimshaw's ‘ridiculous' exit as she waves goodbye to the cobbles after 25 years
CORONATION Street fans were left baffled by Eileen Grimshaw's emotional farewell tonight after 25 years. Eileen, played by Sue Cleaver, told her heartbroken boyfriend George she didn't love him anymore before hopping in a cab with son Jason and announcing: 'I'm moving to Thailand.' Advertisement 4 Eileen was greeted to a big treat by the Street Cars drivers Credit: ITV 4 She left behind an emotional George after breaking up with him 4 Eileen declared 'I'm moving to Thailand' A cheery Eileen was waved off outside the Rovers after a few drinks with her Streetcars co-workers Steve and Tim. Eileen was greeted to a big treat by the Street Cars drivers, who beeped as she drove away. George was left in tears, having confronted Eileen with his suspicions that she wasn't attracted to him anymore. George was due to fly to Thailand with Eileen - and fans couldn't believe he'd throw away the money he spent on the ticket. Advertisement READ MORE ON SUE CLEAVER Others slammed the idea of Eileen as a barmaid in Thailand, and moving halfway across the world on a whim. 'It's hilarious how they make moving so simple in soaps… 'She couldn't just up and leave to live permanently in Thailand without the correct visa,' one fan wrote. 'Can't see Eileen as a Thai barmaid,' another added, while a third joked: 'Seems they're giving Eileen a boring, miserable exit!' Advertisement Most read in Soaps Long-time viewers also felt the storyline was a letdown compared to Eileen's dramatic past. 'Remember when Eileen got her head stuck in the railings? This has been mostly dull and miserable — which sums up Eileen in recent years,' one fan said. Even George's tearful goodbye was mocked, as one said:'George! You're not a murderer, a liar, thief, womaniser… that's why Eileen isn't interested in you, hon!' She also made the decision to make a fresh start in Thailand after being worn down by being suspected in her sister Julie's tragic death. Advertisement In Friday's episode, Eileen's mind is turned to leaving the cobbles after hearing Theo's impassioned speech to his daughter Millie. Theo explains to his teenage daughter, that he can't return to live with her mum, his ex, because "it didn't feel right," after realising he was attracted to men and wanted to see where is his relationship with Todd went. George realised how Theo's speech moved Eileen and went to confront her after she'd been at the police who had just cleared her of any wrongdoing in Julie's death. Advertisement 'The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly,' she explained. One of Sue's a regular panellist on Loose Women after first appearing on the daytime panel show in 2023. Sue took a break from Corrie last year to star in Sister Act The Musical as Mother Superior and appeared in reality show I'm A Celebrity in 2022. Last year, Sue released her memoir A Work In Progress and revealed she was embracing being in her 60s. Advertisement 4 Sue will be making more appearances on Loose Women after leaving Corrie Credit: Rex
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Perth celebrities galore at Sister Act musical opening night
Billie & Peter Rowsthorn. Picture: John Koh / The West Australian Rove McManus, Peter Rowsthorn and Australian Idol finalist Gisella Colletti were in the audience as Sister Act The Musical premiered to a full house at Crown Theatre last week. Based on the iconic 1992 film of the same name starring Whoopi Goldberg — a producer on the original 2009 West End show — Sister Act is an emotionally uplifting theatrical experience as it follows the journey of disco diva Deloris Van Cartier in 1970s Philadelphia. The Perth season, which runs until May 25, stars Casey Donovan as Van Cartier, Rhonda Burchmore as choir leader Sister Mary Lazarus and Genevieve Lemon as Mother Superior. The audience was were enraptured by Donovan's powerhouse vocals and we particularly delighted when Burchmore broke out into an amusing boogie rap.
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch the moment Coronation Street favourite quits the Cobbles in emotional goodbye
THIS was the moment when a Coronation Street fan favourite quit the Cobbles in an emotional goodbye. But in true ITV soap fashion, a shock twist was dramatically revealed at the end of the episode. 9 Daisy Midgley made her departure from Coronation Street in style 9 Emotions ran high as the character made her goodbyes Credit: ITV 9 Jenny was in bits as she might lose the Rovers after being scammed of her savings Credit: ITV After five years, In recent scenes, Daisy watched her mother Christina ( She was going to run off with her lover into the sunset abroad without a thought for Jenny or even her own daughter. READ MORE ON CORRIE So Daisy informed the police and coerced her pal Kit ( Despite Jenny bursting into tears when she begged her to stay, Daisy insisted that she needed to go to Brighton for a fresh start. However, after Amy was released, she argued with Jenny and they both realised the extent of Daisy's scheme. The episode ended with Daisy using the money to do good deeds for those in her life by giving them written notes as a parting gift. Most read in Soaps She supplied a dying Julie ( Kit had a large bottle of whisky by his desk as she thanked him for making her smile and for keeping her mum in the cell for the night. Corrie beauty Charlotte Jordan has quit the cobbles - the most recent in a string of blows to hit the ITV hit soap in the last month On-off lover Daniel ( At the back of the Rovers, Jenny was in tears as she lost everything, although Daisy was apologetic and she sank a bottle of wine . Her voiceover read the letter out loud as she explained: "For what it's worth, I'm sorry." But there was one last twist in store as Daisy was in the cab and ready to start her new life away from Weatherfield. Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap: Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life. Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live. Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering. Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul's impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full. Simon Barlow ( The Weatherfield legend Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy. It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind. Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end. Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia. The camera panned down to her phone to reveal that she is not going to Brighton, but instead she's fleeing the country entirely. Daisy used the money to book a one way trip to Bali, and viewers last saw her pull down her sunglasses as she was the one to drive off into the sunset. 9 Daisy took the money after her mother planned to leave her penniless and run away with her lover Credit: ITV 9 She did the right thing by leaving parting gifts to those she cared about, including a dying Julie Credit: ITV 9 Kit was given a luxury whisky bottle as a thank you Credit: ITV 9 Ryan smiled as his note suggested that he should treat himself to some new decks Credit: ITV 9 Daniel was in tears after Daisy treated him and his son Bertie to a Disneyland trip Credit: ITV 9 In one last twist, it was revealed that Daisy had actually booked a one-way ticket to Bali, not Brighton as she originally said Credit: ITV Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX .
