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ITV Coronation Street Fans 'Confirm' Actor's Exit in Heartbreaking Storyline - Liverpool Echo

Sue Cleaver's character Eileen Grimshaw exits Coronation Street on June 6, leaving Weatherfield to move permanently to Thailand with her son Jason.
Eileen decides to leave after being worn down by her sister Julie Carp's tragic death and a failed relationship with George Shuttleworth, leading to her seeking a fresh start.
Eileen's farewell includes emotional goodbyes from family and friends, a tribute from Steve McDonald, Tim Metcalfe, local taxi drivers, and a warm send-off at the Rover's pub.
Cleaver looked back on her 25 years playing Eileen across more than 2,200 episodes since 2000, expressing how deeply she will miss the role and recalling it as an incredible journey.
The departure ends Eileen’s long tenure on the show, leaving viewers heartbroken and closing one of Coronation Street's enduring storylines as she invests in her son’s bar in Thailand.

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Evening Standard

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Sue Cleaver reflects on ’25 years of laughs’ after Coronation Street exit

Eileen Grimshaw was seen leaving for Thailand alongside her son Jason Grimshaw during Friday’s episode.

12 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Belfast Live

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Coronation Street fans complain as Eileen Grimshaw quits cobbles after 25 years

Coronation Street stalwart Eileen Grimshaw, played by Sue Cleaver, said goodbye to the cobbles after 25 years - but some fans were left unimpressed with her exit

13 hours ago·Belfast, United Kingdom

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Leicester Mercury

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ITV Coronation Street viewers 'disappointed' as cast member quits after 25 years

Coronation Street viewers tuned in to see Eileen Grimshaw leave the cobbles after 25 years but some fans were left unimpressed by the character's exit scenes

13 hours ago·Leicester, United Kingdom

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Liverpool Echo

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ITV Coronation Street fans 'confirm' actor's exit in heartbreaking storyline - Liverpool Echo

Fans said an emotional goodbye to Eileen Grimshaw

14 hours ago·Liverpool, United Kingdom

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The Irish Sun

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Corrie fans slam Eileen's 'ridiculous' exit after 25 years

CORONATION Street fans were left baffled by Eileen Grimshaw’s emotional farewell tonight after 25 years. Eileen, played by Sue Cleaver, told her heartbroken boyfriend George she didn’t love him anymore before hopping in a cab with son Jason and announcing: “I’m moving to Thailand.” ITVEileen was greeted to a big treat by the Street Cars drivers[/caption] She left behind an emotional George after breaking up with him Eileen declared ‘I’m moving t…

14 hours ago·Ireland

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Daily Mirror

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Coronation Street fans slam 'dreadful' exit for Eileen Grimshaw after 25 years - The Mirror

It was an emotional night in Coronation Street tonight, as Eileen Grimshaw waved goodbye to Weatherfield after 25 years - but some fans wanted a better exit for the star

14 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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