Coronation Street icon axed in shock move after 14 years on cobbles
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Coronation Street’s Colson Smith will be axed from the soap this summer, after 14 years as Craig Tinker. One insider said the actor, 26, was told that his police officer character’s time in Weatherfield was ending, several months ago. The source revealed: “Colson was told last autumn about Craig being written out of the show, he will be on screen until early summer. He is hugely grateful to have had 14 years working on the show and is excited about what promises to be a brilliant exit storyline. He is very positive about what the future holds for the next part of his career.”.
Colson confirmed to the Mirror that he has been aware of his character’s departure for a while. “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker's time on the Cobbles is to come to an end in 2025. I’ve LOVED every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world.”.
The actor, who lost a staggering 10 stone during and after lockdown, insisted he felt nothing but positive about the future. “I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street,” he said. “I’ve learnt 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.” And showing he has no bitterness towards the soap's new boss Kate Brooks, he added: “Long live the cobbles!”. Brooks told last month that she was going to be wielding the axe during 2025, saying: "There are a few exits this year, and some unexpected ones that will send shockwaves.".
