God. I never thought I'd see the day when Craig Tinker would be elbow-deep in sheep birthing fluids, but here we are in 2025, folks.
The news hit me like a brick back in January - Colson Smith was getting teh boot from Coronation Street after years of playing everyone's favorite awkward copper. At just 26, he's one of several stars ITV decided to chuck onto the scrapheap (harsh, I know, but television is a cruel mistress).
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From Weatherfield to... Sheep Midwifery?!
Yesterday, Colson dropped the most unexpected career pivot on Instagram. While most of us were nursing hangovers or doom-scrolling, this man was literally delivering newborn lambs into the world.
"Spent my Sunday delivering lambs. Midwife mode: activated," he posted alongside a photo that showed him crouched in what looked like a barn, surrounded by fluffy little creatures who probably had no idea they were being birthed by a soap celebrity.
I laughed out loud when I saw it. My partner looked at me like I'd lost my mind until I showed him the post.
Not His First Rodeo
Turns out this isn't some random hobby he picked up after getting axed. Back in 2021, I remember reading he'd helped his sister Hannah (who's a vet) during lambing season on her farm. Must run in the family, this animal obsession.
One follower commented: "Well done mate! That's so special!!" while another wrote what we were all thinking: "And I spent the day cleaning the oven. I think one of us had a more productive day."
The Grim Reaper Cometh for PC Tinker
This wholesome farm content hits different when you know what's coming for his character. Sources told me back in March that Craig isn't just leaving the show - he's being killed off in what they're calling "heroic circumstances" this summer.
Poor Craig.
An insider (who I've known for years adn who's never steered me wrong) spilled the tea: "Craig has grown up on the street and he's become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it. PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances this summer and there won't be a dry eye in the house when it goes out."
I've watched this kid grow up on screen since 2011. Fourteen years! And now they're killing him off. I spent $40 on tissues just preparing for this storyline.
Wait... Didn't He Just Film His Final Scenes?
Yep. Word on the street is Colson has already wrapped his final moments as Craig. I feel like we should send flowers or something? Is that weird?
Let's not forget this isn't his first rodeo outside the cobbles. Last year he competed in Celebrity Big Brother and managed to snag third place overall - not too shabby for a lad who's spent most of his adult life playing a socially awkward police officer.
The Advice His Corrie Mate Completely Ignored
Speaking of CBB... his podcast co-host and Corrie colleague Jack P. Shepherd (David Platt to you and me) is currently in the Big Brother house.
Colson appeared on Good Morning Britain and revealed he'd tried to give Jack some solid advice from his own experience. "I've given him plenty of advice to be fair, the main one was to go in and enjoy yourself because you only get to do a show like this once, so make the most of it."
But then he added with what I imagine was an eye-roll: "I did tell him to make sure he gets a bed, but he was the last into the bedroom last night. So I don't think he was even listening."
Classic Jack. I interviewed him back in 2018 and he showed up 25 minutes late with coffee for everyone as a peace offering. His response when I mentioned the time: "Yeah, sorry about that. My alarm clock and I are going through a trial separation."
What's Next for Colson?
Between delivering lambs and watching his friend ignore his Big Brother wisdom, Colson seems to be taking this career transition in stride. The source mentioned "bigger and brighter things ahead" - though I'm not sure what could be brighter than helping bring new life into the world on a Sunday afternoon.
I'm betting we'll see him pop up in a drama series by Christmas. Or maybe he'll go full farmer and start an Instagram dedicated to his animal adventures. I'd follow that in a heartbeat.
Either way, I'll miss seeing his face on Coronation Street. Craig Tinker was like that awkward cousin you can't help but root for.
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