Overview

• Ryan Thomas returned as Jason Grimshaw for the first time in nine years to accompany Eileen on her move to Thailand.
• The exit arc centred on sister Julie Carp’s cancer diagnosis and fatal overdose after using Eileen’s medication.
• Streetcars taxi drivers and co-stars gathered in the Rovers Return to give Eileen an emotional farewell before she was driven to the airport.
• Gareth Pierce and Ryan Thomas shared behind-the-scenes photos and videos on social media, celebrating Sue Cleaver’s 25-year tenure.
• Sue Cleaver reflected on her quarter-century on the cobbles and said she would consider reprising Eileen if a major future storyline emerges.