With Weatherfield shaken by a heartbreaking loss, Coronation Street fans are wondering if a familiar face might reappear. Beth Tinker’s dramatic exit last year raised eyebrows—now, with tragedy striking her family, speculation over her return is running high.
Beth’s Emotional Exit
Beth Tinker, played by Lisa George, left Weatherfield in 2024 after being threatened by crooked cop Kit Green. Her exit wasn’t just about the storyline. Lisa later revealed she stepped away from the role to pursue other creative goals after 12 years on the soap.
She said she didn’t want to be known for just one character and felt it was time to get back to her roots. Though she acknowledged it would’ve been easy to stay, she believed leaving was the right move for her career. Her departure left fans wondering what might bring Beth back. Now, following a major character death, viewers have their answer.
Coronation Street: Craig’s Tragic Death Sparks Rumours
Beth’s on-screen son Craig, played by Colson Smith, was recently killed off in heartbreaking scenes. Craig died after being brutally attacked, with his stepdad Kirk at his side in hospital. The emotional scenes left fans reeling—and questioning whether Beth would return to say goodbye. But sources have confirmed that Lisa George will not return as Beth.
Craig’s funeral will happen off-screen, with Beth involved in the background. According to a show insider, this decision fits the storyline, and a touching farewell will still unfold through Craig’s friends in the community. Colson, meanwhile, ruled out any chance of returning in visions or flashbacks. He told producers clearly that once he left, he wouldn’t come back in any form.
Though Beth won’t appear on screen, her presence will be felt as the soap honours Craig’s memory. The writers have chosen a quiet but powerful farewell that closes both characters’ chapters respectfully. For both Craig and Beth, it’s the end of the road. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street news and behind-the-scenes drama.