There are big changes coming to a Coronation Street storyline where a beloved characters prepares for a fresh start elsewhere. As there’s a departure on the horizon, a surprising new face is set to take over at Speed Daal. Meanwhile, tensions rise for some of Weatherfield’s residents as dramatic developments shake up their lives.
Who Will Replace Yasmeen at Speed Daal?
After years of running Speed Daal, Yasmeen Metcalfe has decided it’s time for a new chapter. She’s leaving Weatherfield to start a new job in London. Before she goes, she ensures her business is in capable hands.
A new spoiler clip from Monday’s episode shows Yasmeen and her granddaughter, Alya Nazir, discussing the restaurant’s future at the Rovers Return. Yasmeen confirms that she has already chosen a successor to take over her shares in Speed Daal. Alya, unaware of who the new partner is, gets a surprise when she sees Leanne Battersby.
Leanne is looking for a fresh start after her bitter exit from the Bistro. With her experience in the restaurant business, she sees Speed Daal as a promising new opportunity. However, her arrival with Alya doesn’t go well. Although she tries to stay optimistic, it won’t be long before the two start butting heads over how to run the restaurant.
Meanwhile, Coronation Street’s latest spoiler clips hint at further drama for Kit Green. Kit confronts David Platt after Daisy Midgeley suffers a heartbreaking loss. Daisy reveals Kit’s role in a car crash and forces him to demand answers from David. Overwhelmed with guilt, David confesses everything and offers a sincere apology. How Kit reacts will be interesting.
Latest Spoilers in the Soap
In Friday’s episode, Tracy McDonald faces disappointment when the police refuse to charge Cassie Plummer for spiking Ken’s drinks and stealing from him. Ken is unwilling to testify as there isn’t enough evidence to secure a conviction. Furious at the lack of justice, Tracy decides to take matters into her own hands for revenge.
In January 2025, it was confirmed that King had chosen to move on from the role to explore new opportunities. Her final scenes were filmed in December 2024, and her exit storyline is set to air in early spring 2025.
King isn’t the only cast member to bow out recently. She becomes the sixth actor to leave the soap amid ongoing financial struggles at ITV and growing frustration among cast members over working conditions. As Yasmeen prepares for her farewell, speculation continues about her exit storyline.
Will she leave quietly, or will there be drama before she says goodbye? Only the upcoming Coronation Street spoilers can reveal the rest. Until next time, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more soap updates.
