Coronation Street favourite Eileen Grimshaw is reportedly preparing to exit the iconic ITV soap in the near future, sparking a wave of speculation and concern among long-time fans. The character, who has been a mainstay on the cobbles for over two decades, has recently been at the centre of online fan theories suggesting a potentially grim fate — with many fearing that she could be k!lled off in a dramatic storyline twist. However, actress Sue Cleaver, who has portrayed Eileen since 2000, has since addressed these rumours and offered some clarity about what lies ahead for her beloved character. While she confirmed that a departure is indeed on the horizon, she reassured viewers that Eileen’s exit may not be as final or tragic as many have feared. Still, the news has stirred emotional reactions among the soap’s loyal audience, who have grown deeply attached to Eileen over the years. As the storyline unfolds, fans will be watching closely to see how her journey is brought to a close — or whether it leaves the door open for a possible return.

But, Sue has now reassured viewers that Eileen won’t meet her end after 25 years on the show.

Eileen is set to leave the soap (Credit: ITV)

Fan concerns for Eileen ahead of her exit

Sue Cleaver has decided to bow out of Coronation Street after a quarter of a century on the soap.

Her exit is set to air rather soon, with spring drawing to a close. After the de3ath of Eileen’s sister Julie, fans have grown concerned that Eileen could also meet a similar fate.

Noticing that Eileen has been in pain recently, fans have feared that she’ll end up dying from an illness.

One fan theory said: “Just a twinge Eileen? They’ll be writing you out soon. It’ll be some fatal illness that… if you’ve been affected…”

But, with Eileen’s exit scenes set to air soon, with Jason Grimshaw also making a comeback for the scenes, it appears that these fan theories are just that – theories and nothing else. Eileen will remain very much alive. Phew.

Sue’s confirmed Eileen’s fate (Credit: ITV)

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver confirms Eileen’s fate

With fans fearing the worst for Eileen, actress Sue Cleaver has now confirmed that the character won’t be k!lled off.

Speaking to the Mirror, Sue shared: “There was always the risk that they might have k!lled me off, but they were supportive and said ‘Eileen’s a big part of the show.’ They asked what kind of ending I wanted, and I said I didn’t want to call it a day, because I love the place. I said I wanted a happy ending. Basically, the journey Eileen is taking is pretty much what I’m choosing to do.”

With Sue choosing to head off on a ‘new adventure,’ it appears that Eileen will take a similar path.

The door will be left open but, for now, both Sue and Eileen are ready to bid Coronation Street goodbye for the time being.