Set in the fictional city of Weatherfield, Coronation Street is the longest-working soap opera in British TV, watched by thousands and thousands every week. A tram crash and a devastating sinkhole catastrophe are amongst the big storylines to have broke over the years.
And there’s extra to come, with residents of the cobbles in for an explosive few weeks. Abi Franklin’s life is at risk as she hits all-time low and turns to medication once more whereas Gary Windass’ secrets and techniques are lastly coming again to hang-out him.
Kelly Neelan makes it her mission to discover her dad – who Gary killed two years in the past – and Lydia Chambers’ marketing campaign towards Adam Barlow steps up a gear as soon as once more as she efficiently turns his spouse Sarah towards him.
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While a few of the soap’s characters face their darkest hour but, others shall be bidding farewell to Corrie. Here’s an inventory of the characters leaving Coronation Street this year:
Imran Habeeb – performed by Charlie de Melo
It was confirmed yesterday that Charlie can be leaving his function as Imran after 5 years. The Sun experiences that Charlie desires to “try new things” and is set to movie his last scenes in the subsequent few months.
Imran first arrived in Corrie in 2017 as the elder brother of Rana Habeeb who escaped to the cobbles to search consolation from his failing marriage.
He had an in depth relationship with Rana and Alya Nazir – who he noticed as a second sister after she befriended Rana at college.
Imran was one among the first those who Rana got here out to and he was supportive of her relationship with Kate Connor.
Coronation Street’s Imran Habeeb
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He has additionally been concerned with quite a few ladies on the road together with sisters Leanne and Toyah Battersby and Abi Franklin.
He works with Adam Barlow at Balow Legal Services the place he specialised in prison legislation. He has represented quite a few characters together with Kelly Neelan and Luke Britton the place he’s proven to be captivated with his job.
Things lastly appear to be wanting up for Imran after he and Toyah grew to become engaged and made plans to undertake their foster daughter Elsie.
However the secret of his one-evening stand with Abi looms over him and is bound to lead to his downfall.
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Emma Brooker – Alexandra Mardell
Bubbly barmaid Emma first joined Corrie in 2018 the place she was revealed to be the lengthy-misplaced daughter of Steve McDonald after his relationship with Fiona Middleton – performed by Angela Griffin – in the 90’s.
Emma proved to be successful with followers however terribly unfortunate-in-love after a number of failed relationships with David Platt, Seb Franklin, Chesney Brown and Curtis Delamere.
She has constructed sturdy relationships with Steve and his household together with her half sister Amy Barlow.
Emma Brooker
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Actress Alexandra confirmed she can be leaving the soap in February together with her last scenes set to air in April. Emma is at present overlaying up the accident wherein she and Faye Windass by chance ran over an outdated man named Ted.
Ted later died because of the accident leaving Emma and Faye wracked with guilt as they cowl up their crime. Emma has since discovered herself falling for Ted’s grandson with the secret hanging over her.
Laura Neelan – performed by Kel Allen
Laura first appeared on Corrie as the estranged spouse of mortgage shark Rick Neelan and the mom of troubled teenager Kelly. Laura has let Kelly down on quite a few events together with making an attempt to promote tales about Kelly whereas she was on trial for homicide.
Recently, Laura got here again into Kelly’s life and revealed she was terminally-sick and wished to spend her last months making peace together with her daughter. Although hesitant to consider her mum, Kelly later started visiting Laura to look after her.
It is at present unknown when Laura’s last scenes will air nonetheless actress Kel believes its the proper time for her to bow out of the soap. She describe her exit as “bittersweet.”
Coronation Street’s Laura Neelan performed by Kel Allen
(Image: ITV)
Kel defined: “I feel for me, it is bittersweet. I suppose Laura may have stayed round however then what would have occurred?
“She’d be up to her outdated tips once more. Every actor desires to get their enamel into one thing so gritty, and there are all the time twists and turns.”
She added: “For me, I am excited for what’s to come. I will be so unhappy after I leave, as a result of clearly, I’ve made so many bonds with everyone off set.”
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