Overview

• Sue Cleaver, who has played Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street since 2000, is set to leave the show later this year after 25 years.
• Her exit storyline includes the return of Eileen's on-screen son Jason Grimshaw, played by Ryan Thomas, marking his first appearance in nine years.
• The storyline centers on Jason returning from Thailand for Julie Carp's funeral, prompting Eileen to leave Weatherfield for a fresh start.
• Cleaver personally requested a positive send-off for her character, which is uncommon in soap operas, and producers accommodated her wish.
• In reflecting on her time on the show, Cleaver shared behind-the-scenes anecdotes, including details of iconic brawls with Gail Platt, which total 17 on-screen clashes.