Coronation Street is in for a dramatic start to 2025 as Michael Le Vell, the beloved actor who portrays Kevin Webster, faces a potential exit from the long-running ITV soap opera. Bookmakers are suggesting a nearly 50 percent chance of his departure due to a storyline involving a testicular cancer diagnosis, which puts a strain on his marriage to Abi Franklin.
Coronation Street, the long-running ITV soap opera , has seen a string of departures recently, leaving fans wondering who might be next. Sue Cleaver, Daisy Midgeley, and Yasmeen Nazir are among the familiar faces who have bid farewell to Weatherfield in recent months. This wave of exits has sparked speculation about further cast departures, with bookmakers now suggesting that Michael Le Vell, who plays the iconic Kevin Webster, could be the next to leave after an impressive four-decade run.
Entertainment expert at Gambling.com, James Leyfield, remarked, 'It looks set to be a tough start to 2025 for Kevin, who will be diagnosed with testicular cancer,' adding, 'It's just 11/10 that Michael leaves Weatherfield this year.' This indicates a nearly 50 percent likelihood of the actor's departure. Should Michael Le Vell leave, he would join his on-screen sister, Sue Devaney, who portrays Debbie Webster. Debbie is also scheduled to exit later this year, facing a poignant storyline involving a dementia diagnosis before her farewell. A source close to The Mirror revealed last December that Sue, known for her professionalism, is fully committed to what she considers a significant and long-running storyline. She hopes that her portrayal of dementia will have a similar positive impact as the MND storyline, raising awareness about the condition.Michael Le Vell, 60, has been a mainstay on Coronation Street since 1983, bringing the character of Kevin Webster to life for over four decades. His recent storyline involves a testicular cancer diagnosis, which inevitably puts a strain on his relationship with his wife, Abi Franklin. Corrie's producer, Kate Brooks, shared with The Mirror: 'The Websters are brilliant. Kevin and Sally are at the heart of it, then you've got Tim and you've got Abi. They're a great character group. As we go into the new year, Kevin will discover that he's got testicular cancer, which causes a massive strain on his relationship.' Brooks emphasizes the importance of portraying the storyline truthfully, stating, 'Abi is a really strong character, but she’s going through her own turmoil at the same time. We want to tell this really truthfully. We’ve been working closely with Macmillan to make sure that we tell the story right. Ultimately, it’s about their relationship and testing that relationship. It was really important that we don’t show Kevin being embarrassed or being reticent to talk to his friends about it. He’s quite open about it, which I thought was quite refreshing.'The upcoming storylines on Coronation Street promise to be both emotional and thought-provoking. Fans eagerly await to see how Michael Le Vell's potential departure and the impact of Kevin's cancer diagnosis will unfold, shaping the future of the Webster family and leaving a lasting impression on the beloved soap opera.
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