Overview

• Craig Tinker, played by Colson Smith, was killed on-screen in a brutal attack, marking the character's definitive departure from Coronation Street.
• Colson Smith requested the kill-off to ensure closure and confirmed he will not return in any form, including as a ghost or flashback.
• Lisa George, who portrayed Beth Tinker, left the show in 2024 and will not reprise her role, even for Craig’s off-screen funeral.
• Craig’s funeral will take place off-screen, with Beth involved in the storyline but not appearing on-screen, emphasizing narrative finality.
• Both actors expressed a desire for conclusive exits to pursue new opportunities, deviating from the soap’s tradition of open-ended departures.