Coronation Street is set for a dramatic shift as a character is killed in a shocking shooting following Rob Donovan's prison escape. The news comes amidst a wave of departures, plunging ratings, and whispers of behind-the-scenes turmoil.
Coronation Street is bracing for a dramatic upheaval as a character is set to be gunned down in a shocking twist. Rob Donovan , played by Marc Baylis, escapes prison and unleashes chaos on the iconic street. He kidnaps his sister, Carla Connor, portrayed by Alison King, setting off a deadly confrontation. The drama culminates in a devastating shooting, leaving one life lost.
A TV insider revealed, 'Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as the gripping hostage ordeal followed by a cold-blooded murder unfolds. No one is safe from the peril and havoc Rob is set to unleash.' This shocking development comes amidst rumors of turmoil behind the scenes on the cobbles, with six cast members announcing their departures in just two months. The show has been grappling with declining ratings and recently lost its position as ITV's most-watched soap to Emmerdale. However, a soap insider reassured that there are exciting and dramatic plotlines in the works, stating, 'Corrie's vision for the future on the show has secured its place on screens for years to come. Fans can ignore any idea that within a decade the soap will be gone, because it's in no way on the brink of collapse.' The insider added, 'It really is a case of one door closes and another opens in that some familiar faces will be leaving, but others will be back - and the new faces could be just what the show needs.' Since November, Charlotte Jordan, Sue Cleaver, Sue Devaney, Colson Smith, Luca Toola and Shelley King have all announced their departures. Other actors have reportedly voiced their concerns on a WhatsApp group, fearing they might be next. The show's low ratings have raised questions about its future, with Thursday's 9pm to 10pm episode drawing in only 2.5 million viewers, compared to 27 million who watched Hilda Ogden's farewell in 1987. This episode, moved from its usual Friday slot, faced stiff competition from BBC's reality show The Traitors, which attracted five million viewers. Coronation Street was also outperformed by Emmerdale (3.5 million viewers) and EastEnders (2.8 million viewers). Casting rumors have circulated, suggesting some mid-ranking actors and younger stars might be axed to cut costs. There are fears that younger stars could be written off to keep established stars like Bill Roache and Jack P. Shepherd. A source confided, 'There's a WhatsApp group which has been pinging with messages about concerns of where the axe will fall next.' They added, 'It's a tough time on the soap and it's filtering down. There is a feeling more people will be cut to save money and to keep the best-paid stars like Bill Roache and Jack P Shepherd on board.' Cast members have also reportedly complained about long working hours, describing it as 'being worked like dogs.' The era of generous paychecks seems to be over.
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