CORONATION Street star Colson Smith has broken his silence after filming his final scenes as PC Craig Tinker.
The actor – who has played Craig in the ITV soap since 2011 – revealed he had been axed after 14 years earlier this year.
The Sun exclusively revealed how his character was being killed off in a dramatic storyline – with Colson filming his final scenes this week.
Now he has broken his silence and confirmed he has officially completed his time on the cobbles.
Posting a picture of himself sitting on the Rovers Return Inn set, Colson wrote: “CORONATION STREET I LOVE YOU, THANK YOU.”
The Sun revealed earlier this month how Colson’s character Craig would be killed off in a dramatic storyline that will air this summer.
A source told us: “Craig has grown up on the street and he’s become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it.
“PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances this summer and there won’t be a dry eye in the house when it goes out.
“Colson is taking it well and there’s a real feeling that this chapter is closing for him and there are bigger and brighter things ahead.”
The actor addressed his exit in an emotional statement earlier this year.
He wrote on Instagram: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025.
“I’ve loved every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world.
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“I’ve learned pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home.
“I’m excited to play out the exit story for our Craigy. For me, this is the end of the beginning.
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His exit will play out over the summer.