Coronation Street ‘work out’ huge twist for Summer as she exits ITV soap

Coronation Street fans are convinced that Summer Spellman will be recast after the blonde bombshell left the famous ITV cobbles.

On Wednesday (March 27), fans bid farewell to the blonde bombshell (played by Harriet Bibby) after she jumped at the opportunity to fly out to Boston for a new career opportunity. Initially, the student said no because her dad Paul Foreman is terminally ill with motor neuron disease.

The cobbles favourite was diagnosed with the debilitating condition last year, and fans have watched him deteriorate over the past 12 months. Most recently, the star tied the knot to his long-term boyfriend Billy Mayhew weeks before he lost the ability of his legs.

As his condition continues to worsen, Paul has heavily relied on the support of his husband and close friend Todd Grimshaw. And after much convincing, the doting dads managed to persuade the youngster to take the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity across the pond.

In an emotional goodbye, Summer said: “Okay [I’ll go] but as long as you promise” before Paul interjected: “Not to die without you.” Both Summer and Billy couldn’t help but get choked up by his blunt honesty.

Paul immediately took back his morbid comment, saying: “I’m sorry, it was a daft joke that” before he pulled her in for a cuddle. He went on: “I love you. And in all seriousness, I’ve told these guys, if things get bad…”

“Then you tell me and I am coming straight back,” she demanded. Paul insisted: “I swear down” as Todd reassured her: “I’m going to hold him to that.” As she hopped into the taxi, she said through teary eyes: “I love you all so much.”

Paul added: “We love you too” as Todd chimed in with: “We actually do” meanwhile Billy confidently stated: “You’re gonna smash it.” As they bid farewell to Summer, fans flooded to X – formerly known as Twitter – to share their suspicions as to what will happen to her character away from the cobbles.

Many believe that the character will look a little different when she returns. One user penned: “Will Summer come back with a new head? I hope not as she and Simon would make a lovely couple and nobody is more deserving of him #Corrie.”

Another agreed: “#corrie bye Summer, hope your head transplant goes well.” as a third echoed: “I hope they bring Summer back as a recast. #Corrie.”

But Summer isn’t the only familiar face fans will be saying goodbye to this month. On Tuesday (March 26), actor Alex Bain announced he is officially leaving the soap.

Last year it was reported that Alex had quit the role of Simon Barlow after 16 years on the soap. He was just seven-years-old when he landed the part and will blow out in an “explosive storyline” later in the year.

The 22-year-old actor confirmed the end is near for his character as he opened up in an emotional post. Alongside a snap taken in his dressing room, the star wrote: “Well my day is done!

“Nice and short day today! I’m gonna miss this little space some dearly when I go!” He added: “So glad I’ve got some shooting days left! So thankful!”