Colson Smith, known for his role as Craig Tinker on Coronation Street, will be leaving the show this summer after 14 years. The actor confirmed his departure, expressing gratitude for his time on the iconic soap and excitement for what lies ahead in his career.
Coronation Street 's Colson Smith is set to leave the show this summer after 14 years playing Craig Tinker . An insider revealed that the 26-year-old actor was informed several months ago that his time on the soap was coming to an end. '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.', the source said. Colson confirmed his departure to the Mirror, expressing his gratitude for his time on Coronation Street. '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.', he said. Having lost ten stone during and post-lockdown, Colson remains optimistic about his future endeavors. 'I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street,' he added, saying, '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.' Looking ahead, he views his departure as a new beginning. 'For me, this is the end of the beginning. I genuinely can't wait to see what chapter two has in store for me,' reports the Mirror
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