This article contains spoilers for tonight’s Coronation Street, which has not yet aired on TV but is available to watch now on ITVX.
Coronation Street has seemingly confirmed Max Turner’s (Paddy Bever) exit storyline as the police close in on the young arsonist.
Max was revealed to be the man behind the fire at the Platt’s house earlier this week, after Shona Platt (Julia Goulding) recognised his hoodie on CCTV.
In tonight’s episode, he was released from hospital, after getting caught up in the blaze himself, and the race was on to come up with a plan to get out of the mess he’d made.
Max is certainly on borrowed time now that police have got their hands on the hoodie he’d tried to dispose of, with the forensics report proving that it was Max who started the fire.
However, when police headed to the flat to take Max into custody, he was gone.
Coronation Street cast exits – who is going?
Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
Fans have been left distraught at news of Debbie’s upcoming departure, with the character being written out as part of a storyline focusing on dementia.
A source told Metro: ‘It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline.
‘It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house.
‘There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years.’
Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw
Loose Women and I’m A Celebrity star Sue has been central to the show for two and a half decades but now she will be saying goodbye.
She confirmed: ‘I’ve had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street.’
‘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.’
Colson Smith as Craig Tinker
After 14 years, Corrie has decided to also write out police officer Craig, with the actor sharing his love for the show on social media following the decision, delivered to him last year.
He said: ‘I’ve loved every single second of my 14-year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world. 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!’
Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgeley
After a very busy four years on the show, Daisy is set to leave as part of a currently to-secret explosive storyline, with Charlotte keen to try other projects.
She said in a statement: ‘My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish.
‘After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.
‘It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderful institution with even more wonderful colleagues who have taught me so much.’
Shelley King as Yasmeen Metcalfe
After 10 years, Yasmeen will be departing the cobbles – and she has already filmed her final scenes in December, so expect her last episode soon.
Metro understands that she won’t be killed off.
A show insider has clarified: ‘Shelley spoke to producers early last year and advised that after 10 years on the show and being involved in many major storylines during the past decade she had decided the time has come for her to explore other opportunities.
‘Shelley is an accomplished stage and television actress and we fully understand her desire to take her career in another direction after 10 years playing the same role.
‘She filmed her final scenes in December.’
Paddy Bever as Max Turner
With Paddy having filmed his final scenes, it is expected he will leave in spring.
‘After much reflection and in an incredibly difficult decision, I have chosen to step away from Max, and Coronation Street, to explore new opportunities. I have been surrounded by such kindness and support every step of the way, Paddy, 22, said in a statement.
Talking to The Mirror, he added: ‘It’s been a great privilege to contribute to the legacy of such a well-loved and iconic show. This chapter has been unforgettable and while I look forward to what lies ahead, I will treasure these memories.’
Determined to track him down, DC Kit Green (Jacob Roberts) turned to questioning Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), who was completely oblivious to the whole situation.
It soon became clear that Shona and David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) knew more than they were letting on, when Lauren followed Shona and found Max hiding out in the builder’s yard.
She quickly worked out that Max was planning to go on the run, and tried her best to talk him out of it.
However, Max was certain that he wouldn’t survive prison, especially with the likes of Harvey Gaskell and the Radcliffe brothers inside.
Unable to change his mind, Lauren was left devastated.
Back at the flat, David revealed to Shona that he had been in contact with Max’s aunt, Becky Granger, and she had offered to take him in.
As Shona fretted about the logistics and cost of getting Max out of the country unnoticed, David assured her that he had a way of paying Harvey off, as he’d accepted another dodgy job from former prison mate Andy.
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Though Shona was horrified, David seemed set on his decision.
Will Max be able to make it on the run, or will the police close in on him before he can make his escape?
With actor Paddy Bever set to leave the show, having already filmed his final scenes, his exit is certainly imminent.
Will he leave the cobbles a free man, or in the back of a police car?
