Coronation Street’s Julia Goulding admits she’s ‘furious and devastated’ as TWO co-stars exit the soap
CORONATION Street star Julia Goulding admitted she’s ‘furious and devastated’ as TWO co-stars leave the soap.
Julia, 39, has been playing Shona Platt in the ITV soap since joining in 2016.
As a number of her co-stars prepare to say goodbye to Weatherfield, the actress shared her sadness over two in particular.
Speaking to press, Julia shared she was “devastated” about on-screen stepson Paddy Bever’s departure.
It was revealed last month how Paddy would be bowing out as Max Turner after four years.
Julia said: “I love Paddy so much and I could actually be his mother, it’s ridiculous.”
Continuing, she added: “He’s got a very bright future ahead of him and I would love to see him come back at some point, but I don’t know where his life is going to take him. Really sad to lose him.”
In addition, Julia also shared her sadness over Charlotte Jordan’s impending Coronation Street exit.
Charlotte will soon be leaving her role as Rovers barmaid Daisy Midgeley – a part she’s played since 2020.
She previously said: “It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderful institution with even more wonderful colleagues who have taught me so much.
“After a brilliant four years for Daisy it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”
Julia shared: “And Charlie, don’t even get me started. I’m furious with her for leaving. I’m losing all of my mates.”
Other stars soon set to depart include Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw), Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) and Colson Smith (Craig Tinker).
Likewise, Shelley King is bowing out as Yasmeen Nazir – and has already filmed her final scenes.
It comes as Corrie may have ‘given away’ the circumstances behind her exit from Weatherfield.
A fan took to social media to share his observations during his tour around the Weatherfield set.
He revealed that he saw a For Sale sign outside Yasmeen’s house, hinting that the character will be moving away.
Taking to X – formerly Twitter, the fan wrote: “Things of note from the Corrie Tour today… Yasmeen’s house is up for sale, and the guide said it wasn’t last week.”
Another fan replied: “Guess that means she leaves relatively soon then.”
Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
