Coronation Street fans spot 'crush' in 'deliberate' clue after soap icon ruled out romance

In an emotional reveal, Coronation Street legend Helen Worth has announced her departure from her iconic role as Gail Platt after an incredible 50 years on the show. Since her first appearance in 1974, Helen's character has been at the heart of some of the most unforgettable storylines on the cobbles.The 73 year old actress shared that she feels it's the "perfect time" to say farewell following a remarkable half-century in Weatherfield.

Coronation Street fans have "rumbled" who is using Bethany Platt’s credit card.The journalist recently moved back to Weatherfield from London this year but earlier this month, she found out she had been the victim of fraud. A furious Bethany learned that someone had been using her old company credit card and found copies of the statements to prove she didn’t make the purchase. Sinister solicitor Joel Deering (Calum Lill) later offered to give Bethany legal advice about the credit card.

Next week on Coronation Street, a breakthrough in the case of missing Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton) could be on the horizon as suspicion grows around Joel Deering (Callum Lill). Lauren is still unaccounted for and presumed dead, with Nathan Curtis (Christopher Harper) currently under investigation for her disappearance and alleged murder. However, viewers are aware that the real culprit is Joel, who has set his sights on other young women.

Coronation Street fans have spotted a link between Joel Deering and Max Turner as they predict the latter may become a suspect in the former's crimes. As viewers of the ITV soap know, Joel isn't the squeaky clean solicitor they first thought when he arrived as Dee-Dee Bailey's love interest.

Coronation Street's Lisa George, who fans will know as Beth Tinker, has reportedly wrapped up her final scenes on the ITV soap.The actress sparked rumours of her departure after hosting a night out with some of her co-stars from the cobbles, leading many to believe she had finished filming. Last year, The Sun exclusively revealed that Lisa had decided to leave the soap, with her exit set for this summer in a dramatic storyline. Despite Lisa claiming she had signed a new contract, and with a noticeable absence from the ITV soap since last year, The Sun can now confirm that she has indeed finished filming.

Joel Deering is facing a bit of trouble in Coronation Street next week as the residents of Weatherfield still remain none the wiser that he is behind Lauren Bolton's disappearance - and suspected murder.

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double-take as they thought they had spotted a second Toyah Battersby in Weatherfield. The ITV soap character has been facing a difficult time of late following the arrival of Rowan Cunliffe and the discovery she'd given birth more than 20 years ago.

Coronation Street fans pointed out Nick Tilsley and Toyah Battersby's major blunder as their affair secret looks set to come spilling out. Viewers of the ITV soap have previously predicted the pair could find solace in one another after Toyah's heartbreaking secret was uncovered and Nick faces isolation from his partner Leanne Battersby.

Coronation Street fans think they have guessed Ellie's next move as she was discovered alive following a sudden disappearing act earlier this week. Her link to Joel Deering was revealed in the ITV soap as it was also confirmed the solicitor is behind the disappearance - and suspected murder - of Lauren Bolton.

Coronation Street's Channique Sterling-Brown has opened up about the unexpected downside of her impressive weight loss journey in a touching Instagram post.The star, known for her role as Dee-Dee Bailey on the ITV soap, is no stranger to sharing glimpses of her glitzy life online and has recently been at the centre of an intense plotline, with her character fighting for Roy Cropper's freedom from a wrongful murder conviction. But in a twist last month, it turned out her on-screen beau Joel Deering (played by Callum Lill) was actually behind the tragic demise of Lauren Bolton.

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double take as they said they were unable to recognise one of the show's favourite stars. Jane Hazlegrove is among the ITV soap's female powerhouses who are set to take centre stage in the coming weeks as the women take over Weatherfield.

Coronation Street fans think they have rumbled what has really happened to Lauren Bolton and newcomer Ellie after Joel Deering's link to both women was uncovered.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon jokingly said she was 'scared' as fans claimed to have worked out a twist involving her character as she gets involved in the missing Lauren Bolton case which appears to have been solved.

Coronation Street star Alison King has addressed the possibility of her character getting a new love interest on the cobbles as fans desperately wait for Carla Connor to fall for one person and one person only.

Coronation Street fans are convinced they've figured out the next target for Joel Deering's (Calum Lill) sinister plans and it seems Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) is not in his sights.This week, viewers of the ITV soap were stunned to discover that the lawyer is actually Lauren Bolton's (Cait Fitton) secret beau and the man behind her vanishing act.The shrewd solicitor has cleverly deflected blame onto Bethany's previous tormentor Nathan Curtis (Chris Harper), who's now been arrested for Lauren's supposed death. Bethany was on a mission to catch Nathan out during recent episodes, making her a seemingly obvious target for Joel, given her determination to uncover what happened to Lauren.

Coronation Street fans have expressed a wish as it was revealed this week that Joel Deering was responsible for Lauren Bolton's attack and possible death.

Coronation Street fans’ minds were finally put to rest last night, when it was revealed that Joel was the one who really murdered Lauren Bolton. Lauren, played by actress Cait Fitton disappeared in February, as Roy Cropper was falsely accused of her murder. His innocent act of cleaning her flat raised suspicions with the residents of Weatherfield, with many believing he was guilty.

Coronation Street may have inadvertently revealed Joel Deering's connection to Lauren Bolton in a cryptic scene that aired eight months prior to her murder.

Coronation Street fans have made a grim prediction about Hope Stape after Joel Deering was revealed as Lauren Bolton's killer.

Coronation Street dropped a bombshell on Thursday night, 30 May, revealing the identity of Lauren Bolton's killer in a chilling flashback sequence. Actor Calum Lill has since spoken out about the shocking plot twist. Fans will remember that Roy Cropper, was recently falsely accused and arrested ever since Lauren Bolton vanished and he was blamed for her disappearance.The troubled young girl had mysteriously disappeared from the cobbles earlier this year, leaving her friend Bobby worried after discovering her flat unlocked and empty.