Coronation Street fans devastated as Peter Barlow actor Chris Gascoyne bows out of soap after 23 years

Coronation Street fans couldn't help but be distracted by a confusing 'newcomer' reveal as the latest heartbreaking puppy scenes unfolded. The ITV soap has been working with the RSPCA to highlight the issue of illicit puppy breeding.

Coronation Street fans never miss a trick and they've now heaped praise on the show for addressing a long-running issues in one of its latest scenes. It's been a rollercoaster of a week for Abi Wesbter after her husband Kevin Webster accused her of being back on drugs.

Coronation Street fans have been jumping to the soap's defence after Billy Mayhew was seen making a decision to help his husband Paul Foreman end his own life when he chooses. There were emotional scenes in the ITV soap when Billy discovered what Paul had been secretly planning.

Coronation Street fans were left fuming at one of the show's characters after they seemingly forgot key details from their own past. Billy Mayhew was left horrified when he discovered that his husband was planning on ending his own life when he chooses after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

After another emotional night on the Coronation Street cobbles saw Paul Foreman consider taking his own life, viewers at home were quick to label one Weatherfield resident, Billy Mayhew, as a complete “hypocrite” after he lambasted his husband for his actions. As regular viewers will know, Paul is battling Motor Neurone Disease, an incurable degenerative disorder that affects his nerves and will ultimately claim his life in the coming weeks as he slowly loses the ability to move, eat, speak and even breathe one his own.

Coronation Street fans are buzzing with theories that Bethany Platt, played by Lucy Fallon, might be expecting a baby after she recently returned to the cobbles, surprising her mum Sarah Platt. After her return, Bethany quickly found herself in a love triangle with Daniel Osborne and his ex Daisy Midgeley, and fans have noticed Bethany acting suspiciously. Viewers have watched her taking secret phone calls and believe she could be hiding a pregnancy or a secret connection.

Emmerdale has confirmed its new boss months after producer Jane Hudson stepped down from the role after five years. Jane, who announced her departure in August, oversaw some of the show’s biggest storylines in recent times including Marlon Dingle’s stroke and Faith’s terminal breast cancer diagnosis.

Coronation Street fans have said 'what if' as they have pondered whether what Bethany Platt is hiding could link her to love rival Daisy Midgeley. Since arriving back in Weatherifled, Bethany has wasted no time getting reacquainted with Daniel Osbourne.

Coronation Street fans have been left asking 'why' after they saw Paul Foreman suffer an upsetting accident that led to him reaffirming his plans to end his own life. The former builder was heard asking Todd Grimshaw for help once again after experiencing a difficult day amid living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

As another exciting visit to the cobbles got underway on Wednesday evening, Coronation Street fans were left fearing for the safety of one Weatherfield resident, after an unexpected business deal was given the green light. Things all kicked off when bad boy Damon Hay returned to the show after several months away and asked Ed Bailey to go ahead with his bar renovation project before the builder sell’s his yard to help recoup his gambling debt.

Coronation Street fans have been left baffled as they wondered if a character had been given a 'head transplant' as they made a reappearance. It's not the first time viewers of the ITV soap have question if the actor who plays Jack Webster has been swapped between appearances.

Coronation Street fans have said it's 'too bad' as Damon Hay did his best to win back Sarah Barlow following his New Year return to the cobbles. The bad boy returned to Weatherfield as a new day, and new year, dawned and his first plan was revenge on Adam Barlow for seeing him away in the first place.

Fans of Coronation Street think they've uncovered Bethany Platt's real reason for her return to the cobbles. Lucy Fallon, the actress behind Bethany, left fans a bit glum when she departed the show in 2020. But three years later, she made a surprise comeback.

Summer Spellman made her big return to Coronation Street last night as viewers are desperately trying to work out what secret she is keeping.

Coronation Street fans think they have worked out that Bethany Platt has a 'hidden agenda' as she was seen spending her first full day back in Weatherfield. The daughter of Sarah Barlow made a return to the street on New Year's Eve and before seeing her family, she bumped into Daniel Osbourne.

Coronation Street fans were left distracted by Daisy Midgeley's appearance as she suffered heartbreak as a New Year dawned in Weatherfield. It was an exciting night for some of the street's residents as the Rovers Return reopened just in time to mark the end of 2023 and celebrate the start of 2024.

Coronation Street fans were left making the same remark after Bethany Platt made a return to Weatherfield. Actress Lucy Fallon has reprised her role in the ITV soap, just over five years after leaving to pursue other projects.

Coronation Street's Adam Barlow (Sam Robertson) is in for a shock as fan favourite troublemaker Damon Hay (Ciaran Griffiths) gets ready to return to the cobbles with a vengeful plan. Earlier this year, soap lovers saw Adam's marriage to Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien) break down after she had an affair with Damon. Adam then managed to chase Damon out of town, and he hasn't been seen on the show in quite some time - although that is set to change with Damon planning a dramatic comeback.

Coronation Street fans have been left divided by the arrival of Bobby after he was revealed to Carla Barlow as her nephew. The character, who had just waved goodbye to her husband Peter Barlow on Boxing Day, was stunned to discover that her brother Rob Donovan has a son.

Coronation Street's Peter Barlow, played by Chris Gascoyne, is set to leave the Cobbles after 23 years.The actor first appeared as Peter in 2000 during Corrie's 40th anniversary live episode, and has had a few stints on and off the show since then. Chris left the role in 2003, returned in 2007 for a brief stint, and then came back full-time in 2008.