While the inner workings of Corrie 's storytelling decisions are often kept as a mystery, actor Colson Smith has taken a refreshingly honest approach to keeping fans in the loop over his departure.

Colson Smith has opened up about his departure from the long-running show after more than a decade as Craig Tinker ...

Coronation Street fans were left in tears as Craig Tinker was killed off in heartbreaking scenes - now actor Colson Smith has ...

Coronation Street fans would like to see one character make a return to the soap. Emotional scenes saw Craig Tinker's time on ...

Coronation Street's Colson Smith couldn't be happier with the manner of his exit from the ITV show. The soap star has played ...

Coronation Street fans were left devastated when Craig Tinker was killed off after being brutally attacked by Mick Michaelis ...

Coronation Street fans were utterly devastated as Craig Tinker was killed off in emotional scenes. Viewers feared for Craig's ...

Craig Tinker was sadly killed off during Wednesday evening's episode of Coronation Street after being brutally beaten with a ...

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has opened up about his future after playing Craig Tinker for 14 years - and he's got his sights set on a new career ...

DS Lisa Swain was left reeling after learning of Craig's assault, immediately heading to the crime scene with a fierce ...

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