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Soap Opera Daily - News, Spoilers, Celebrity Updates, Recaps > UK Soaps > Coronation Street > Coronation Street Legend Colson Smith ‘Axed’ After 14 Years – The Truth Behind His Dramatic Exit!

Coronation Street Legend Colson Smith ‘Axed’ After 14 Years – The Truth Behind His Dramatic Exit!

Last updated: January 8, 2025 10:52 am
By Chandni Nagdeo Published January 8, 2025 Add a Comment
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Craig Tinker’s time on the cobbles has come to a shocking end, leaving Coronation Street viewers reeling as Colson Smith prepares to bid farewell after an incredible 14 years on the soap. It looks like the new show producers of Corrie are making changes to the current scenario, and it will take away fan-favorite Craig too. Despite this, the copper character is going to have a ‘brilliant exit.’ Keep scrolling to know more!

   

Coronation Street Icon Craig Is Leaving Cobbles, Here’s Why

Coronation Street star Colson Smith, who portrays the role of Craig Tinker, is being axed after 14 big years. As per reports, the beloved actor has been taking this news rather well and assured his fans that he is looking forward to new opportunities. Smith also promised a ‘brilliant’ exit for his cobbles’ character. All of this comes after the new producer, Kate Brooks, seems determined to make some cast changes. 

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CS/Colson Smith Playe Craig For 14 Years

It’s not just Colson, but Metro UK also confirmed the departure of iconic Debbie Webster for the coming year. Spoilers relay that the character will battle with dementia in an iconic storyline and then bid farewell to the ITV show. In addition, Sue Cleaver also recently confirmed that she’s leaving her Eileen Grimshaw role after 25 years. Showrunner Kate told the outlet that there will be a few more exits this year, which will shock fans. 

As for Colson, he is also known for his stint on Celebrity Big Brother. While speaking to Mail Online about his exit from Corrie, he said, ‘Autumn last year, I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to an end in 2025.’ He also reminisced about his 14 years as a resident on the soap and highlighted that he feels to have grown up in and around the greatest street.

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CS/His Final Scenes Will Play Out This Year

The actor also added, ‘I’ve learned 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 the end of the beginning.’ According to sources, the star’s final scenes will play out later this year. For more such updates on Coronation Street, keep checking Soap Opera Daily! Did you like Craig? Share your thoughts in the comments below. 

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