“A shocking departure has been confirmed on Coronation Street, as Jack Carroll, known for his portrayal of Bobby Crawford, has reportedly left the ITV soap. While viewers may have already witnessed his final scenes, the true impact of his unannounced exit is set to devastate one of the show’s most beloved characters: Carla Connor.”

THE UNANNOUNCED FAREWELL: BOBBY CRAWFORD’S QUIET EXIT

Jack Carroll, 26, who first gained recognition on Britain’s Got Talent, joined the cobbles in 2023. Initially featuring prominently earlier this year, fans were left questioning Bobby’s sudden and unexplained absence. It has now been confirmed by an insider to The Mirror that Bobby has indeed departed Weatherfield, having filmed his final scenes some time ago. His last appearance saw him jetting off to Spain to catch up with Simon Barlow, following accusations that he was Lauren Bolton’s blackmailer.

Bobby’s connection to Weatherfield ran deep, as he was revealed to be Carla Connor’s nephew and the secret son of killer Rob Donovan. Carla, a pivotal figure on the street, took Bobby under her wing. Their relationship was fraught with drama, notably when Carla was stunned to discover Bobby had planned to aid Rob’s escape after Rob kidnapped her. Despite their turbulent past, Carla’s bond with her nephew was significant, and his departure is expected to leave her heartbroken.

THE MASS EXODUS CONTINUES: IS CORRIE LOSING ITS STARS?

Bobby’s exit is not an isolated incident but part of a troubling trend of actors departing the long-running soap. Several young talents have recently left, including Colson Smith (Craig Tinker), Luca Toolan (Mason Radcliffe), and Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgley, whose character moved to Bali). Adding to the concern, Coronation Street has also witnessed the exit of some of its legends in recent months, with Helen Worth (Gail Platt) and Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw) stepping down from their iconic roles.

FUTURE ON THE COBBLES? THE DOOR LEFT AJAR

Despite his departure, the insider indicated that “the door has been left open for Jack should he wish to come back to the show in the future.” With his Aunty Carla still residing there, Bobby will always theoretically have a place in Weatherfield, leaving a glimmer of hope for fans that he might one day return. ITV has been contacted for a comment on this series of high-profile exits.