Coronation Street favourite Colson Smith has opened up about the emotional weight of Craig Tinker’s upcoming exit from the cobbles, after the soap dropped a gripping new trailer teasing what’s to come. The actor, who has portrayed Craig for years, responded to the dramatic footage with a single word that said it all: “Yikes!” — and fans across the country couldn’t agree more.
The trailer hints at a tense and possibly tragic goodbye for the long-standing character, with clues suggesting that Craig’s final storyline will be anything but smooth. While exact plot details are being kept tightly under wraps, viewers have already begun speculating online, with many expressing heartbreak over the possibility that Craig’s journey may end in sorrow rather than celebration.
Colson’s understated but telling reaction speaks volumes about the magnitude of what’s coming. For a character who has grown up on screen and earned a loyal fan base, this looming exit marks the end of an era on Coronation Street. Whether it’s a personal downfall, a heartbreaking twist, or a departure under difficult circumstances, fans are bracing themselves for an emotional ride — and Craig Tinker’s farewell looks set to leave a lasting mark on Weatherfield.
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Craig’s having a good day!
Things start off well for PC Tinker when he’s given the chance to shadow DC Kit Green as part of his placement in CID. He’s thrilled to bits to be given another chance to take his career to the next level.
And it’s not just at work where things are going well for Craig. He’s even arranged a date with a woman hoping to inject some romance into his life!
Craig wants to prove himself to Kit (Credit: ITV/Composite: ED!)
Until he isn’t…
But from good beginnings, Craig’s day takes a turn for the worse as Kit is distracted by his dealings with dodgy Mick Michaelis and Craig’s left feeling a bit fed up. He has a whinge to DS Swain, and she tells him to prove he’s up to the job.
So when there’s a report of a disturbance, Craig seizes his chance and rushes off to get stuck in. But things escalate and PC Tinker is soon in danger.
When we next see Craig he’s bloodied and bruised!
What’s happened?!
People rush to help a bloodied and bruised Craig (Credit: ITV)
A tragic ending? Colson Smith thinks so!
The trailer for the dramatic scenes begins with Swain wondering “if we knew today was our last day on earth, what would we do differently?”. There’s glimpses of Craig covered in blood, and then in a hospital bed. And Swain adds: “There isn’t always more time.”
We can’t lie, it definitely doesn’t look good for poor Craig!
It was announced that Colson was leaving the show back in the autumn and rumours immediately started spiralling that Craig would be killed off. It seems those stories could be correct after that dramatic trailer – and Colson’s reaction!
Craig’s in a bad way (Credit: ITV)
Will Craig pull through?
The exciting scenes air next week but Corrie insiders are keeping tight-lipped about whether ambitious PC Tinker will pull through or if he’ll be leaving the cobbles in a coffin!
We’re keeping everything crossed for a happy ending for our Craigy, but we’re not hopeful!
