Coronation Street has just said goodbye to Aadi Alahan, and while viewers are still reeling from his exit, the man behind the role isn’t staying quiet. Adam Hussain, who has played Aadi for the past five years, has now spoken out about why he walked away from the cobbles.
Aadi Says His Goodbyes
This week’s episodes showed Aadi Alahan deciding it was time to leave the cobbles and start fresh in India. He had been under enormous pressure for months. Be it keeping business running or coping with the fallout of Lauren Bolton, Aadi had been pushed to his limit. Moving away felt like the only option for a clean slate.
His farewell aired on Tuesday, and it was every bit as emotional as fans expected. Saying goodbye to his family was no small moment, and the storyline offered a touching close to his journey. Behind the scenes, it also marked the end of Adam Hussain’s five-year run in the role. Hussain had already shared back in April that he’d made the decision to leave, but now, he has shared the real reason behind it.
Adam Hussain Explains His Choice
Now, the actor himself has spoken out about why he felt it was time to move on. In an interview with The Mirror, Hussain explained that Coronation Street had changed his life “for the better” since he first joined in 2020. He said it was an honour to step into the role of Aadi, and he admitted that he loved playing the character, making great friends on set, and becoming part of such a long-running soap family.
However, the decision to leave came down to timing. Hussain turns 25 in October, and he shared that he felt now was the right moment to move forward. He made it clear the choice was his alone, and he praised the producers for being so understanding. He decided to spread his wings, step out into the bigger world, and test himself with new opportunities beyond Weatherfield.
Could Aadi Return One Day?
For fans worried this is goodbye forever, Hussain reassured them that Aadi’s exit leaves room for a comeback. He said he felt relieved the character wasn’t killed off and confirmed that producers told him the door would always be open if he ever wanted to return. That little detail means there’s always hope for another Alahan reunion in the future.
Of course, saying goodbye wasn’t easy. Hussain admitted his co-stars was hard when he first shared the news, though they quickly understood his reasons. He added that they now have high hopes for what he’ll do next, and that encouragement makes him even more excited to see where life takes him after Corrie.
For now, Adam Hussain leaves the cobbles with plenty of gratitude, cherished memories, and the comfort of knowing a return could happen one day. Fans may miss Aadi in Weatherfield, but the actor’s future looks bright as he sets out to explore what’s next. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street news, spoilers, and updates.