CORONATION Street fans think they have worked out Max Turner’s exit after actor Paddy Bever announced he had quit the soap.
The actor has played Max for four years in a series of high profile storylines after taking over the role from child star Harry McDermott.
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He announced his upcoming exit in a statement saying: “After much reflection and in an incredibly difficult decision, I have chosen to step away from Max, and Coronation Street, to explore new opportunities.
“I have been surrounded by such kindness and support every step of the way.
“It’s been a great privilege to contribute to the legacy of such a well-loved and iconic show.
“This chapter has been unforgettable and while I look forward to what lies ahead, I will treasure these memories.”
The actor has already finished filming having told bosses last year that he intended to lave.
A source added to the Mirror: “He finished filming at the end of 2024 and will exit as part of a huge upcoming storyline for the Platt family.
“Everyone at Corrie loves Paddy and we wish him every success for the future.”
The Sun exclusively revealed how bosses had filmed a dramatic house fire for the Platts late last year.
And now fans are convinced Max will die in the fire – burning alive in a horrifying exit.
One wrote: “So Max is leaving #corrie… Do we think he is going to die in the house fire? Then Lauren and Betsy could bond over their dead (ex) boyfriends.”
A second said: “I think we might see him being killed off.”
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 Germany.
The 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.
Another added: “The Platt house burns down, photos online already so likely dies.”
Other recent announced Corrie exits include Sue Cleaver, Sue Devaney, Shelley King and Colson Smith.
