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Coronation Street legend confirms final day on set as they leave soap after 14 years


Colson Smith has announced that he has filmed his final scenes as Craig Tinker on ITV soap Coronation Street, after he revealed earlier in the year that he was leaving the show

Colson has openly expressed that one of the toughest parts about his exit was breaking the news to his two dear pals, Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price, who portray David Platt and Nick Tilsley, respectively. He has starred on the soap for almost 14 years (Image: Joseph Scanlon/REX/Shutterstock)Reflecting on a candid and heartfelt memory during an episode of their podcast, On The Sofa, Colson shared his emotional turmoil: "The hardest bit was walking down the stairs knowing you two were there. Shelley King, who played Yasmeen Metcalfe, Charlotte Jordan, known as Daisy Midgeley, and Paddy Bever, who portrayed Max Turner, have all already made their exits.

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