Corrie favourite QUITS soap and has already filmed their final scenes - as they become the SEVENTH actor to say goodbye to the cobbles in a month
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Paddy Bever has confirmed that he is leaving Coronation Street later this year, after appearing on the ITV soap for four years. The actor, 22, who plays Max Turner, first joined the long-running show in 2021 and has already filmed his final scenes. In a statement, he said: 'After much reflection and in an incredibly difficult decision, I have chosen to step away from Max, and Coronation Street, to explore new opportunities.
![[The actor, 22, who plays Max Turner, first joined the soap in 2021 and has already filmed his final scenes]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/19/94136117-14289075-image-a-25_1736969280797.jpg)
'I have been surrounded by such kindness and support every step of the way.'. He continued to The Mirror: 'It's been a great privilege to contribute to the legacy of such a well-loved and iconic show. 'This chapter has been unforgettable and while I look forward to what lies ahead, I will treasure these memories.'.
![[Producers have planned a dramatic exit storyline for his character, which will heavily involve the Platt family in intense and emotional scenes]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/19/94136123-14289075-Producers_have_planned_a_dramatic_exit_storyline_for_his_charact-a-42_1736970107404.jpg)
Paddy Bever has confirmed that he is leaving Coronation Street later this year, after starring on the show for four years. The actor, 22, who plays Max Turner, first joined the soap in 2021 and has already filmed his final scenes. A source close to the ITV soap revealed that Paddy informed bosses he would not be renewing his contract once it expired.
![[Since November, Charlotte Jordan, Sue Cleaver, Sue Devaney, Colson Smith, and Luca Toolan — have all announced they will be leaving the show (pictured Charlotte on soap in 2021)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/19/93848687-14289075-image-a-28_1736969559040.jpg)
Producers have planned a dramatic exit storyline for his character, which will heavily involve the Platt family in intense and emotional scenes. An insider shared: 'This is not a surprise or a shock and is all part of the ebb and flow of characters from the show.
![[Her exit comes after several other actors have left the soap in the last few weeks, including Sue Cleaver, who has played the iconic Eileen Grimshaw for 25 years (pictured in September)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/19/93742731-14289075-Her_exit_comes_after_several_other_actors_have_left_the_soap_in_-a-26_1736969540356.jpg)
'We have many new characters joining in the coming weeks and months - and also some returning characters.'. His exit marks the seventh cast departure in just two months, after several other cast members also announced they were either quitting or had been written out.
![[While just two days later, Colson also confirmed he was leaving in the summer after 14 years on the soap as police officer Craig Tinker (pictured on show in June)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/15/19/93795443-14289075-While_just_two_days_later_Colson_also_confirmed_he_was_leaving_i-a-27_1736969546896.jpg)
