Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?

So, what lies ahead in the new year?

RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months.

So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes.

Coronation Street cast 2025

The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below.

• William Roache as Ken Barlow
• Barbara Knox as Rita Sullivan
• Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
• Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
• Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
• Michael La Vell as Kevin Webster
• Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
• Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor
• Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
• Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
• Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
• Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
• Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
• David Neilson as Roy Cropper
• Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
• Georgia Taylor as Toyah Battersby
• Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
• Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan
• Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw
• Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
• Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland
• Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw
• Sam Robertson as Adam Barlow
• Jennie McAlpine as Fiz Dobbs
• Antony Cotton as Sean Tully
• Sam Aston as Chesney Brown
• Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
• Adam Hussain as Aadi Alahan
• Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
• Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor
• Alison King as Carla Barlow
• Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson
• Mikey North as Gary Windass
• Patti Clare as Mary Taylor
• Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor Jr.
• Peter Gunn as Brian Packham
• Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong
• Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster
• Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape
• Colson Smith as PC Craig Tinker
• William Flanagan as Joseph Brown
• Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs
• Marc Baylis as Rob Donovan
• Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
• Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass
• Brooke Malonie as Lily Platt
• Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
• Shelley King as Yasmeen Nazir
• Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
• Daniel Brocklebank as Billy Mayhew
• Liam Bairstow as Alex Warner
• Carter-J Murphy as Harry Platt
• Callum Harrison as Clayton Hibbs
• Julie Goulding as Shona Platt
• Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
• Sally Carman as Abi Webster
• Maureen Lipman as Evelyn Plummer
• Jason Callender as James Bailey
• Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey
• Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey
• Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter
• Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
• Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth
• Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
• Charlotte Jordan as Daisy Midgeley
• Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey
• Vicky Myers as DS Lisa Swain
• Jodie Prenger as Glenda Shuttleworth
• Channique Sterling-Brown as Dee Dee Bailey
• Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton
• Claire Sweeney as Cassie Plummer
• Jack Carroll as Bobby Crawford
• Jacob Roberts as DC Kit Green
• Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain
• Rebecca Atkinson as Mandy Waring
• Farrel Hegarty as Lou Michaelis
• Joe Layton as Mick Michaelis
• Ryan Mulvey as Brody

Below are the upcoming changes to the regular cast.

LEAVING

Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver)

When is Eileen Grimshaw leaving? Spring 2025.

A high-profile exit on the way for Coronation Street has to be soap legend Sue Cleaver as Eileen Grimshaw.

The character is set to depart our screens after 25 years following Cleaver's decision to leave the role but the door will be left open for Cleaver to return as Eileen in the future.

In an interview with The Sun on Sunday, Cleaver confirmed that she wanted to "embrace change" after turning 60.

"I've had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street," she told the publication.

"The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly."

The soap's new producer, Kate Brooks, added in a statement: "We're sad to bid farewell to the wonderful Sue Cleaver.

"Over the past 25 years, Eileen Grimshaw has been at the heart of some of the most memorable and iconic Corrie storylines, and her on-screen rivalry with Gail Platt will undoubtedly go down in Corrie folklore.

"There's certainly no one quite like Eileen, and her character will be hugely missed on the cobbles. We wish Sue all the very best as she embarks on her next exciting chapter."

For Eileen's exit storyline fans have seen the return of her half-sister Julie Carp and will also see the return of her son Jason Grimshaw.

Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh)

When is Julie Carp returning? Spring 2025.

Eileen Grimshaw's half-sister Julie Carp returned to Weatherfield ahead of her exit from the ITV soap.

Actress Katy Cavanagh finally reprised her role as Julie, who was last seen on the cobbled street back in 2015 after previously making her debut in 2008.

Since returning, it has been revealed that Julie is terminally ill. Will Julie die on the cobbles surrounded by her loved ones, or could she depart to live out her final days with sister Eileen elsewhere?

PC Craig Tinker (Colson Smith)

When is Craig Tinker leaving? 2025.

Actor Colson Smith has confirmed that the character of PC Craig Tinker has been axed from Coronation Street.

He revealed that the decision was made for Craig to be written out of the soap last year and he was told in August 2024.

"Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinkers time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025," he wrote on Instagram.

"I've loved every single second of my 14-year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world. I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street."

Smith continued: "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. For me, this is just the end of the beginning.

"I genuinely can't wait to see what chapter 2 has in store for me. Long live the cobbles!"

It has since been reported that the character will be killed off in emotional scenes later this year - poor Craig!

Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan)

When is Daisy Midgeley leaving? Summer 2025.

Actress Charlotte Jordan has confirmed that she quit her fan-favourite role as Daisy Midgeley in Coronation Street last year.

The star revealed to The Sun that she revealed in April 2024 that her next contract would be her last and now the character is due to leave on-screen during early summer 2025.

She told the paper: "My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish.

"After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities."

The character is tipped for an explosive exit storyline, while currently on-screen she is pregnant but the father remains a secret: is it her long-term love Daniel Osbourne or her villainous new boyfriend Kit Green?

We'll have to wait and see whether Daisy gets a happy ending!

Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney)

When is Debbie Webster leaving? 2026.

Actress Sue Devaney is reportedly being written out of the show as her fan-favourite character Debbie Webster is due to be killed off in a long-running dementia storyline.

Devaney first appeared as 15-year-old Debbie Webster and starred in the role for one year, before returning to the soap in 2019, and has been a main cast member since 2020.

A source told Metro: "It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline."

They added: "It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house.

"There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years."

The report also revealed that the character of Debbie was expected to stay in the show beyond 2025 to complete the long-running storyline, so there is plenty of Debbie still to come on-screen.

Now, we're very sad about this one!

RadioTimes.com reached out to ITV for comment, however, a spokesperson for the soap told Metro: "We do not comment on future storyline speculation."

RETURNING

Jason Grimshaw (Ryan Thomas)

When is Jason Grimshaw returning? Spring 2025.

Ryan Thomas has confirmed that he is reprising his role as Jason Grimshaw after nine years away for the exit of on-screen mum Eileen.

Speaking to The Daily Star about his return, Thomas said: "I got the call from Sue Cleaver asking if I would come back for her exit, so I’m going to step onto the cobbles for five minutes.

"I’m very loyal to where I came from. Corrie is where my career started. They taught me everything I know. I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for the show. That place will always have my respect."

Speaking about the opportunity his children will now have to see him onscreen, Thomas also revealed: "I’m excited. My kids weren’t alive when I was on Corrie, so it’ll be nice for them to see this. Maybe I will get to take my kids on the cobbles!"

Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley)

When is Eva Price reportedly returning? Autumn 2025.

Actress Catherine Tyldesley is reportedly returning to Coronation Street as former Rovers Return barmaid and Leanne Battersby's half-sister Eva Price later this year.

The Sun reports that the actress begins filming with the soap this summer and will be back on-screen in the autumn.

A source told the paper: "Cath has been away for a while and worked on countless other projects but she really missed Corrie.

"They’ve tried to get her back a few times but the stars have never aligned.

"But when she was approached with the idea for Eva’s return, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up."

The character of Eva left Weatherfield in 2018 with baby Susie following the tragic suicide of her true love, Aidan Connor, played by Shayne Ward.

ITV declined to comment when approached by RadioTimes.com about this report.

JOINING

Theo Silverton (James Cartwright)

When is Theo Silverton arriving? 25th March 2025.

Coronation Street is set to introduce a new love interest for Todd Grimshaw in the form of scaffolder Theo Silverton.

When he is introduced in March, Theo gets on the wrong side of Todd's aunt Julie and boss George Shuttleworth, but he quickly strikes up flirtatious banter with Todd.

Actor James Cartwright revealed: "I think Theo is a good guy, he comes in with the best of intentions, as most people do, but he may upset some people with his behaviour."

Looks like he may spell a bit of trouble after all...

Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard)

When is Carl Webster arriving? 11th April 2025.

Producer Kate Brooks had previously confirmed that Kevin and Debbie Webster's younger brother Carl will arrive in Weatherfield this year as a series of big stories begin for the Websters.

While Kevin Webster is diagnosed with testicular cancer, there will also be the health issues of sister Debbie to contend with too, but Carl is also set to cause his own brand of trouble for the clan when he arrives in April, played by actor Jonathan Howard.

Upon arriving, sparks fly between Carl and his sister-in-law Abi when they argue over a car parking place - and that's before they realise their connection.

Actor Jonathan Howard said of Carl: "Carl is Kevin and Debbie Webster’s little brother, they have different mums so he’s a bit younger than they are. He comes into Weatherfield to ostensibly be with his brother because he’s found out he’s got cancer but then we’ll discover Carl’s got some money issues back in Germany where he’s been living."

He added: "I don’t think Carl is going to be too bad but I don’t think he’s going to be good either, I think his heart is in the right place but he might be holding on to some resentment towards his brother because he’s left him to be on his own his whole life."

He continued: "He’s maybe a little bit selfish, especially between his trousers sometimes!"

Who has left Coronation Street in 2025?

• Mason Radcliffe
• Matty Radcliffe (Guest)
• Brie Benson (Guest)
• Gus Deering (Guest)
• Anthea Deering (Guest)
• Eric Sandford (Guest)
• Logan Radcliffe (Guest)
• Yasmeen Nazir
• Tommy Orpington (Guest)
• Max Turner

Who has left Coronation Street in 2024?

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2024.

• Sarge Bailey (Guest)
• Moses Ekundayo
• Harvey Gaskell
• Violet Wilson (Guest)
• Eliza Woodrow
• Simon Barlow
• Nathan Curtis
• Tommy Orpington
• Beth Tinker
• Rowan Cunliffe
• Nicky Wheatley
• Dorian Pop
• Alina Pop
• Stu Carpenter
• Damon Hay
• Paul Foreman
• Sabrina Adetiba
• Joel Deering
• Rowan Cunliffe
• Richard Hillman (Guest, dream sequence)
• Jesse Chadwick
• Gail Chadwick

Who has left Coronation Street in 2023?

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2023.

• Griff Reynolds
• Jacob Hay
• Mike Hargrave
• Esther Hargrave
• Teddy Thompkins
• Cilla the Cincilla
• Daryan Zahawi
• Rufus Donahue
• Faye Windass
• Jackson Hodge
• Miley Hodge
• Justin Rutherford
• Karen Rutherford
• Aggie Bailey
• Aaron Sandford
• Geoffrey "Spider" Nugent
• Isabella Benvenuti
• Henry Newton
• Shelly Rossington
• Stephen Reid
• Darren Vance
• Courtney Vance
• Crystal Hyde
• Peter Barlow

Who left Coronation Street in 2022?

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2022.

• Ted Spear
• Marrium Nazier
• Clint Stubbins
• Linda Hancock
• Grace Vickers
• Lydia Chambers
• Jon Spear
• Emma Brooker
• Laura Neelan
• Elsie
• Ben Chancellor
• Imran Habeeb
• Cathy Matthews
• Nicky Wheatley
• Camilla Perrin
• Mimi Halliday
• Frank Bardsley
• Phill Whittaker
• Geoff Metcalfe (Guest, hallucination)
• Saira Habeeb
• Rick Neelan (Guest, hallucination)
• Kelly Neelan
• Leo Thompkins
• James Bailey
• Martha Fraser
• Wendy Crozier
• Harvey Gaskell

Who else will remain in Weatherfield by the end of the year?

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