Recent weeks have seen a flurry of cast departures from Coronation Street, including long-serving stars Helen Worth and Sue Cleaver, prompting speculation about the soap's future. However, a show insider has dismissed claims that the ITV drama is in crisis, insisting that the programme is 'in no way on the brink of collapse'.
Reports had suggested the soap could be 'dying a death' and might disappear from screens within years, but a source told The Mirror that such fears are unfounded. 'Corrie's vision for the future on the show has secured its place on screens for years to come,' the insider said, adding that 'the idea the end of Corrie is in sight is bonkers'.
The insider highlighted major storylines planned for 2025 and beyond, including a dementia plot for Debbie Webster set to run into 2026, new characters, returning faces, and a massive stunt. 'It really is a case of one door closes and another opens,' they added.
A show spokesperson also hit back at claims of falling ratings, noting that an episode cited as evidence aired on an unusual Thursday night at 9pm, not Corrie's typical slot. The spokesperson said Monday's knife crime episode peaked at 3.9 million viewers, which when consolidated will match the 2024 average of 4.4 million, making it 'the most watched soap on TV'.
Regarding the recent exits, another insider revealed that many departures were planned months or even a year ago, and are not part of a sudden mass exodus. 'Most of this is common knowledge with the cast already,' they said.
