FURIOUS Coronation Street viewers have slammed ITV after they couldn’t access to the
soap’s live episode.
Weatherfield bosses laid on the special programme after Joel Deering’s killer was finally
revealed.
Sign up for the Corontation Street newsletter
Viewers were left stunned to discover Lauren Bolton had murdered the evil solicitor, in defense of Max Turner.
Joel – who was played by Calum Lill – was about to kill the youngster when Lauren whacked him with a rock.
Following the dramatic scenes, ITVX kicked off a live special from 9pm featuring exclusive live interviews with the cast and reaction to the reveal of the identity of Joel’s killer.
Queen of Soaps at This Morning hosted the show Sharon Marshall live from the cobbles.
But fans at home were left disappointed as they couldn’t access ITVX over a ‘glitch’ despite some fans being able to tune in.
Taking to social media, one said: “So I’m in Scotland, the live thing wasn’t working on itvx , wasn’t showing on STV player on the telly, but it’s on the STV app on my phone. If that helps anyone.”
A second wrote: “Is anyone watching the live show on itvx – I just get a blank screen.”
“Is anyone else having issues with the live streaming on ITVX,” said a third.
While a fourth commented: “I really hope I can watch this live thing on catch up because my itvx app isn’t f***ing working.”
Watch the shock moment Coronation Street’s Kit drops HUGE clue HE’S Joel Deering’s killer as investigation takes a tur
Coronation Street’s 2024 shock exit
Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let’s break down who’s left the famous soap:
Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in GermanyThe youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza’s grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life.
Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes.
After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live.
Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering.
Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America.
Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul’s impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full.
Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles.
The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend.
Simon’s been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy.
Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child.
It looks likely she’ll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind.
Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end.
Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia.
