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Metro
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street bosses recently considered killing off a major legend
A Coronation Street legend's time on the ITV soap came to an end recently, but her story could have had a very different outcome. Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) jetted off to Thailand with son Jason last month after losing sister Julie Carp, who had been battling terminal cancer. It was a devastating time for Eileen, who was under suspicion for helping Julie take her own life, despite the fact that she was innocent. Thankfully, the charges against her were dropped, but the situation caused tension between her and boyfriend George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). After being invited to invest in Jason's bar across the globe, Eileen decided to end things with George and start a new life. However, things could have been very different, as the producers had originally considered killing Eileen off, as actress Sue Cleaver revealed. '[The producers] said, 'What kind of exit would you like? Dramatic? Do you want a final death?' And I said I didn't,' she told OK! Magazine. 'I said I really wanted Eileen's son, Jason, to come back, and for it to mirror what I'm doing in my own life. For Eileen to get out there, live fearlessly, live bravely.' Sue announced her exit at the beginning of the year, explaining that she wanted to try new things. '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,' Sue said. More Trending Since leaving the soap, Sue has already revealed her next project. The actress has joined the cast of Snake in the Grass at the Theatr Clwyd and Octagon Theatre Bolton, alongside Nicola Stephenson and Lisa Zahra. View More » Sue spent 25 years on Coronation Street, and previously revealed that she was 'privileged' to have done so. MORE: Coronation Street star's 'wish came true' as she confirms she's pregnant with first child MORE: Hollyoaks actor who starred in Netflix's Adolescence marries girlfriend after 5 years MORE: Coronation Street exit confirmed as star jets off to Australia
Metro
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street icon who left soap after 25 years lands exciting new role
Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver may have only just left her role as Eileen Grimshaw on the cobbles, but already she has her next job lined up. Eileen left Weatherfield for a new life in Thailand earlier this month, after confessing that she had fallen out of love with George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). Having been given the chance to invest in son Jason Grimshaw's bar, Eileen decided to make her trip to Thailand permanent. Sue announced her exit at the beginning of the year, explaining that she wanted to try new things. '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,' Sue said. Now, she is doing just that as she joins the cast of Snake in the Grass at the Theatr Clwyd and Octagon Theatre Bolton. She is set to star alongside Nicola Stephenson and Lisa Zahra when the production hits the stage this autumn. Sue spent 25 years on Coronation Street, and previously revealed that she was 'privileged' to have done so. Talking to Metro at the British Soap Awards, Sue's co-star Gareth Pierce, who plays on-screen son Todd Grimshaw, opened up about her departure. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'It's so sad,' he told me. 'Sue's amazing and she really welcomed me in, as well. I screen-tested with Sue as well as with Dan Brocklebank and Peter Ash when I was coming in and that was probably one of the things that got me the job was that they both treated it as we were just filming those scenes by that stage. More Trending 'I was so lucky that Sue was so generous that we fell into the mother/son dynamic very easily. That's testament to her as much as anything that I did. 'We're hugely going to miss Sue. She's brilliant. Eileen is such an iconic character. But I think she's also a brilliantly equipped actress to see what else is out there. I think it's been a burning desire of Sue's for a while. I think she'll be brilliant in whatever she does.' View More » This article was originally published on 9th June 2025. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Natalie Cassidy slams 'disgusting and disgraceful' fake news story MORE: Coronation Street legend to stage TV return just weeks after exit MORE: Coronation Street star devastated as business burns down in fire
Glasgow Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Coronation Street Sue Cleaver lands new role days after exit
The actress, who played the role of Eileen Grimshaw, ended her 25-year stint on the show after her character opted to swap Weatherfield for Thailand. She announced her exit from the show earlier this year, explaining that she wanted to "embrace change". Why did Sue Cleaver leave Coronation Street? Sue Cleaver decided to leave Coronation Street to "embrace change" and try something different. According to The Mirror, she said: "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." Sue Cleaver lands new role just days after leaving Coronation Street exit The ITV star is now joining the cast of Snake in the Grass at the Theatr Clwyd and Octagon Theatre Bolton. According to The Metro, the actress is set to star alongside Nicola Stephenson and Lisa Zahra when the new production hits the stage this autumn. Is Sue Cleaver in Dinnerladies and what other shows has she acted in? Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver is best known for playing the role of Eileen Grimshaw, but according to IMDb, she has also acted in a number of other shows. She starred in eight episodes of Stanton Blues in 1998, played Glenda in Dinnerladies and has acted in a Touch of Frost. Recommended Reading: She has starred in 2256 episodes of Coronation Street, playing her famous role since the year 2000. The actress also played the role of Sister Treece on the soap for one episode in 1994. Coronation Street is available to watch and stream live on ITV, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
South Wales Argus
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Coronation Street Sue Cleaver lands new role days after exit
The actress, who played the role of Eileen Grimshaw, ended her 25-year stint on the show after her character opted to swap Weatherfield for Thailand. She announced her exit from the show earlier this year, explaining that she wanted to "embrace change". Why did Sue Cleaver leave Coronation Street? Sue Cleaver decided to leave Coronation Street to "embrace change" and try something different. According to The Mirror, she said: "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." Sue Cleaver lands new role just days after leaving Coronation Street exit The ITV star is now joining the cast of Snake in the Grass at the Theatr Clwyd and Octagon Theatre Bolton. According to The Metro, the actress is set to star alongside Nicola Stephenson and Lisa Zahra when the new production hits the stage this autumn. Is Sue Cleaver in Dinnerladies and what other shows has she acted in? Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver is best known for playing the role of Eileen Grimshaw, but according to IMDb, she has also acted in a number of other shows. She starred in eight episodes of Stanton Blues in 1998, played Glenda in Dinnerladies and has acted in a Touch of Frost. Recommended Reading: She has starred in 2256 episodes of Coronation Street, playing her famous role since the year 2000. The actress also played the role of Sister Treece on the soap for one episode in 1994. Coronation Street is available to watch and stream live on ITV, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
Metro
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sue Cleaver lands new role days after Coronation Street exit
Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver may have only just left her role as Eileen Grimshaw on the cobbles, but already she has her next job lined up. Eileen left Weatherfield for a new life in Thailand during Friday's episode of the ITV soap, after confessing that she had fallen out of love with George Shuttleworth (Tony Maudsley). Having been given the chance to invest in son Jason Grimshaw's bar, Eileen decided to make her trip to Thailand permanent. Sue announced her exit earlier this year, explaining that she wanted to try new things. '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,' Sue said. Now, she is doing just that as she joins the cast of Snake in the Grass at the Theatr Clwyd and Octagon Theatre Bolton. She is set to star alongside Nicola Stephenson and Lisa Zahra when the production hits the stage this autumn. Sue spent 25 years on Coronation Street, and previously revealed that she was 'privileged' to have done so. More Trending Talking to Metro at the British Soap Awards, Sue's co-star Gareth Pierce, who plays on-screen son Todd Grimshaw, opened up about her departure. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'It's so sad,' he told me. 'Sue's amazing and she really welcomed me in, as well. I screen-tested with Sue as well as with Dan Brocklebank and Peter Ash when I was coming in and that was probably one of the things that got me the job was that they both treated it as we were just filming those scenes by that stage. 'I was so lucky that Sue was so generous that we fell into the mother/son dynamic very easily. That's testament to her as much as anything that I did. View More » 'We're hugely going to miss Sue. She's brilliant. Eileen is such an iconic character. But I think she's also a brilliantly equipped actress to see what else is out there. I think it's been a burning desire of Sue's for a while. I think she'll be brilliant in whatever she does.' MORE: Neighbours boss confirms if Kylie and Jason will return in 'very different' second finale MORE: Coronation Street star welcomes second child in adorable post MORE: Inside Sue Cleaver's life with ITV colleague husband as Coronation Street exit nears
