After the heartbreak of his split from Sarah and a string of personal setbacks, Adam Barlow has quietly faded from Coronation Street. For a character once tangled in court cases, family feuds, and romantic twists, his recent absence hasn’t gone unnoticed. And as other characters making quiet exits, fans have been left to wonder, has Adam slipped away too?
A Marriage Breaks Down, and So Does the Spotlight
Adam’s last major storyline came when his marriage to Sarah Platt unravelled. The pair had been married since 2020, but things came crashing down after she had an affair with gangster Damon Hay. The betrayal cut deep, and the fallout left Adam emotionally drained and isolated.
Following that dramatic chapter, viewers expected more from Adam whether in court, at the Rovers, or even confronting those who’d wronged him. But instead, he began appearing less and less, with recent episodes barely showing him at all. For a character often involved in high-profile legal battles and family drama, the silence has been hard to ignore.
Sam Robertson Signs On for More Coronation Street
Despite the lack of recent screen time, Adam Barlow is not leaving the cobbles. Actor Sam Robertson has signed a new contract to stay with Coronation Street until November 2026, according to The Sun. That means fans can expect to see more of him in upcoming storylines.
Robertson originally joined Corrie in 2004 but left after a few years. He returned in 2016 and has remained a staple of the show ever since. Over the years, Adam has been involved in a number of memorable plots. So while Adam may have taken a step back from the spotlight recently, it’s now confirmed that he’ll be sticking around for quite a while longer.
While Adam’s future is sorted, not everyone’s staying put. Jack Carroll has also exited the role of Bobby, though the option for a comeback remains on the table. Meanwhile, fans watching Debbie Webster’s dementia storyline unfold may have been worried about actress Sue Devaney’s status on the show. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street updates, cast news, and behind-the-scenes scoops.
