A Coronation Street star will be “killed off” the ITV soap after 14 years, according to reports.
Colson Smith who plays the role of PC Craig Tinker announced he was leaving Corrie back in January.
In a post on Instagram to his 210K followers, he said: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinkers time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025.
“I’ve LOVED every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the GREATEST street in the world.
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“I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation street.
“I’ve learnt pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home.
“I’m excited to play out the exit story for Our Craigy.
“For Me, this is just the end of the beginning.
“I genuinely can’t wait to see what chapter 2 has in store for me. LONG LIVE THE COBBLES!”
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But now his character’s time on the cobbles is rumoured to end with a “dramatic" storyline this summer and “there won’t be a dry eye in the house” when it airs.
A source told The Sun: “Craig has grown up on the street and he’s become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it.
“PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances this summer and there won’t be a dry eye in the house when it goes out.
“Colson is taking it well and there’s a real feeling that this chapter is closing for him and there are bigger and brighter things ahead.
“He’ll film his final scenes later this month and then he’ll say goodbye to Craig once and for all.”
Recently, when on the 'On The Sofa' podcast with his co-stars Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price, Colson was asked how he felt when he received his final scripts.
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He responded: "Alright, yeah. It feels very real.
"I think it's that bit of, I didn't realise how big of a deal it was, actually getting your last scripts and reading it.
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“It's quite a lot to process and go through, but I'm excited for the work, I'm excited to play the exit, really, I just want it to happen in a weird way."
Newsquest has contacted Coronation Street for comment.
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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