Max’s Coronation Street exit storyline ‘confirmed’ as departing star posts filming pic
Share:
Departing Coronation Street star Paddy Bever has shared a behind the scenes look at filming scenes for Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) trial. The Max Turner actor, 22, has left the ITV soap before after three years in the role. ‘After much reflection and in an incredibly difficult decision, I have chosen to step away from Max, and Coronation Street, to explore new opportunities. I have been surrounded by such kindness and support every step of the way,’ he said in a statement.
![[Lauren looking worried in the dock in court in Corrie]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/00_coro_lauren_court-a68a.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
He added to The Daily 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.’. Since Paddy’s introduction, Max has been involved in some huge storylines – including being groomed into a far right extremist gang.
![[Coronation Street actor Paddy Bever holding a black labrador]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236781176-419e-e1737450056719.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
More recently he was almost strangled to death by Joel Deering (Calum Lill), though girlfriend Lauren jumped to his defence in the nick of time and smashed the sinister solicitor’s head with a rock. The pair then disposed of his body in a river, and the court case is taking place this week.
![[Max stands on the cobbles in Coronation Street]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_236077798-09f0.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Unfortunately for Lauren, the trial isn’t going as she wished. Her cellmate Brie (Jessica Ellis) had been paid by Joel’s dad Gus (Chris Garning) to pretend that she had attacked her, therefore painting her as a violent person. Gus and his wife Anthea (Carol Royle) are desperate to take custody of her infant son Frankie, who was born after Joel subjected her to months of abuse.
