Colson Smith, who currently plays PC Craig Tinker, is set to leave the programme after 14 years on our screens.
Recently, the actor, who made his debut all the way back in 2011, spoke about his exit after sharing that he had already filmed his final scenes.
Posting a picture of himself on top of the Rovers Return Inn, Colson wrote: “CORONATION STREET I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU.”
Coronation Street star Colson Smith to leave ITV show this summer
His exit was originally revealed by The Sun newspaper when an ITV insider said: “Craig has grown up on the street and he’s become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it.
“PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances this summer and there won’t be a dry eye in the house when it goes out.
“Colson is taking it well and there’s a real feeling that this chapter is closing for him and there are bigger and brighter things ahead.”
Previously, the star confirmed that he would be leaving the show in an emotional statement online.
He wrote on Instagram: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025.
“I’ve loved every single second of my 14-year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world.
“I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street.
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“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.
“I genuinely can’t wait to see what chapter two has in store for me.”
