She offered an update on her next role after her recent exit from the ITV soap
Coronation Street star Lisa George looked worlds away from life on the cobbles as she offered an update on her next role after her show exit.
The actress is best known for playing Beth Tinker in the ITV soap but after 13 years on the famous street, the much-loved character was seen saying her goodbyes at the end of last month meaning also an exit from the cast for Lisa.
Just after Christmas, reports emerged that Lisa was set to leave the long-running show. The rumours have continued and it wasn’t until she appeared on This Morning last week, days before her final scenes aired on Friday (August 30).
Amid her exit, Lisa took to social media to share her love for the role she’s held for more than a decade as well as the viewers for supporting her. Sharing some of her favourite snaps from other the years, she wrote on Instagram: “Tonight Beth says farewell to Coronation Street after 13 truly unforgettable years.
“Never did I think all those years ago that two episodes would turn into over a decade of my life on screen, but in the blink of an eye it’s passed like no time at all… I feel honoured to have been part of such an institution for so long… the world’s first and longest running soap! What a ride it’s been.
“Over the years I’ve worked with the most incredible cast and crew members, who have made going to work every day such a special joy. Every single one of them shows such passion and dedication to their jobs, they’re the most hard working and talented team of creatives I’ve ever had the pleasure of working alongside. It’s near impossible to summarise the experiences I’ve had playing Beth, so many moments of Weatherfield that I’ll cherish forever!”
She added: “Thank you to all of the fans for your unwavering love and support, to all of the cast and crew (past and present) for being like a family and to ITV for everything you’ve given me over the past 13 years.
“Although I’m leaving this chapter behind with tears in my eyes, I’m also looking forward to what the future holds and all of the other characters I’m yet to play… and I hope you’ll all come along with me as I embark on this next chapter. Here’s just a small snap shot of the past 13 years… Thank you all so much, Lisa xx.”
Now, Lisa has shared a look at her next job as she’s set to join panto this festive season. The soap star was far from Beth’s 80s clobber as she donned a sparkling gown and tiara ahead of playing Fairy Godmother in Cinderella at the Wyvern Theatre & Swindon Arts Centre.
Captioning the post, she wrote: “In my Fairy Godmother era… Link in bio for our fabulous festive panto Cinderella @wyverntheatre 7th December 2024 – 5th January 2025,” before her fans and followers showed their support.
