Colson, who first joined the show as Craig Tinker back in 2011, confirmed that he would be written out of the show later this year
Coronation Street stars have sent messages of support to Colson Smith after he announced he was leaving the cobbles after 14 years.
Colson, 26, who first joined the show back in 2011, confirmed that he was told he would be written out of the show in Autumn last year.
The actor plays the role of PC Craig Tinker, the son of Beth Tinker played by actress Lisa George, but will be leaving the famous cobbles later this year after being axed by bosses.
In a social media post, shared to X and Instagram on Monday (January 6), he said: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025.
“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.
“I’ve learned 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!”
Coronation Street stars were the first to send messages of support after he announced the news. Ellie Leach, who plays Faye Windass, commented: “proud of you tinks” as Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Battersby in the ITV soap said: “We love you Cols.”
“Grandma loves ya and can’t wait to watch you fly! x” commented Sally Ann Matthews, who stars as Jenny Bradley, as Lucy Fallon, who stars as Bethany Platt added: “now that i’ve stopped crying about it, i can’t WAIT to see you slay the day. x”
“It’s Go Time Bby!” commented Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster as Sue Devaney, who plays Debbie Webster, commented: “Love you Cols. so proud of you. Looking forward to watching your journey and can’t wait to see all your new exciting projects come to fruition! Shine bright young man and can we still have a party in your mega garden please?”
