Coronation Street actor Chris Gascoyne set to leave soap
Coronation Street fans have been eagerly awaiting the departure of actor Chris Gascoyne, who plays Peter Barlow, from the long-running soap. Gascoyne first joined the cast in 2000, left in 2003, returned in 2007, and left again in 2014. However, he rejoined the show in 2016. Now, fans believe they have figured out what Carla Connor, played by Alison King, has given Peter as a parting gift.
Theory: Carla has bought Peter a plane ticket
Rumors are swirling among Corrie fans that Carla has purchased a plane ticket for Peter, signaling his departure from Weatherfield. Social media has been flooded with fans speculating about Carla's gift. One fan tweeted, "It's official, she's printed the ticket, we're actually losing Peter." Another fan wrote, "She's got him a plane ticket. I like Carla." While a third fan questioned, "What's Carla got him, a one-way ticket out of here?"
Chris Gascoyne taking an extended break from the show
According to a source, Chris Gascoyne has decided to take an extended break from Coronation Street to pursue other roles. Gascoyne loves working on the show but feels it's the right time to explore different opportunities. The source also mentioned that this break is not a final goodbye and that the door will be left open for Gascoyne's return. Fans can expect several months of dramatic storylines before Peter bids farewell to the cobbles.
Peter's exit storyline
In Peter's exit storyline, the character is seen struggling to cope after killing Stephen Reid in October. He expresses a desire to leave Weatherfield and escape the aftermath of his actions. The details of how Peter will ultimately depart from the show remain a mystery, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his final scenes.
