Coronation Street's pre-Christmas week spoilers with an exit, the Platts held hostage, Rovers owners sealed and Baileys burgled

Coronation Street has reached the end of an era this week, as Peter Barlow exits the soap and calls an end to his relationship with Carla Connor. Actor Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter, has said goodbye to his career on the show.

Coronation Street fans were unable to hide their devastation this evening as fan favourite Peter Barlow bid a heartbreaking farewell to the cobbles after over two decades on our screens. As regular viewers will know, Peter has been wrestling with guilt and struggling to cope in recent weeks after he killed serial killer Stephen Reid by hitting him with his taxi as he was holding Jenny Connor hostage. Fearing she was in potentially life threatening danger, Peter did what he thought he needed to do in order to save her life - but has been wracked with guilt and remorse after Jenny admitted she actually believed Stephen would never have truly hurt her.

Peter Barlow has bid farewell to Weatherfield in emotional scenes aired on Boxing Day - leaving Coronation Street fans 'sobbing'. The character, played by actor Chris Gascoyne, departed the cobbles with a one-way ticket on December 26, after starring in the ITV soap for more than two decades.

Coronation Street missed out on a spot in the top 10 most watched Christmas Day programmes this year, according to the latest TV ratings. It is the first time in several decades that the ITV soap has failed to feature in the top 10 Christmas Day TV shows.

It's the end of an era in Coronation Street as Peter Barlow and Carla Connor call it quits, bringing to an end one of soap fans' most-loved relationships. Not only that, they've also had to say goodbye to Peter as actor Chris Gascoyne leaves the cobbles.

There was a familiar face in Weatherfield as Tommy Orpington reappeared on Coronation Street on Christmas Day.

Corrie fans were left sobbing during this year's Christmas episode which revealed an emotional twist with Carla Connor and Peter Barlow.

It's been nearly 10 years since Alya Nazir first made her appearance in Weatherfield. The daughter of the late Kal Nazir and older sister of Zeedan first arrived in Coronation Street by enjoying a passionate clinch with Gary Windass and the character has been played by Sair Khan throughout that decade.

Coronation Street is set to see the return of a familiar face. Those who follow the ITV soap will know Tommy Orpington from various mentions and some appearances over the years.

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Coronation Street viewers think they've worked out what Carla Connor has got got Peter Barlow for Christmas and they're already gutted. It has been revealed that Peter, played by Chris Gascoyne, is set to leave the soap for good after 20 years at Weatherfield. But fans have been left wondering for weeks how Peter's departure will come about.

The Christmas and New Year period is very much upon us now and our favourites from Soapland are also fearing up for the festive season. But what have the residents of Weatherfield got coming up as we end the year and welcome in 2024? Coronation Street has teased an emotional exit, a new arrival, some returns and the Rovers Return is back.

Coronation Street fans have said they're 'disappointed' as they pointed out some problems with Daisy Midgeley and Jenny Connor's plan to get back behind the Rovers Return bar. Landlady Jenny was devastated earlier this year when she had to sell the beloved boozer due to crippling costs.

Coronation Street's Ryan Connor (played by Ryan Prescott) leaves the ITV soap tonight (Wednesday 20, December) despite those closest to him begging him to stay. Ryan has had a tough year after he jumped in the way of Justin Rutherford as he threw acid at Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan). He suffered severe burns to his neck and face which led to a long recovery.

Coronation Street fans found themselves casting the same verdict as the Platts took centre stage in the show's latest scenes. The ITV soap's iconic family were forced into coming together by the youngest members of the family.

Coronation Street fans are in store from explosive storylines in the run-up to Christmas.

Coronation Street star Sair Khan has shared the happy news that she is pregnant. In an adorable Instagram post, the 35 year old, who is best known for her role as troubled businesswoman Alya Nazir, shared several snaps showcasing her blossoming bump, and revealed her baby is due in the spring.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon has opened up about the changes viewers will see in Bethany Platt when she returns to the cobbles. It was rumoured the actress was reprising her role in the ITV soap over the summer.

Coronation Street has offered the big update on the Rovers Return yet - and it is good news for the iconic watering hole. The much-loved boozer has stood boarded up for months after Jenny Connor was forced to sell.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has admitted her 'selfish' requests for her character's future while also teasing the 'methods' used by Daisy Midgeley and Jenny Connor to buy back the Rovers Return.