Composite image featuring Craig Tinker crying; inset, Colson Smith laughing (Credit: ITV/Composite: ED!)
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Coronation Street star Colson Smith’s full triumphant statement as Craig Tinker axed from soap

Craig Tinker's beat is done

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has spoken out following the news that he has been axed from the soap after 14 years of playing Craig Tinker. It was revealed today that the actor was informed several months ago that his character will leave the soap later this year.

And, as he confirmed the news, Colson – who lost 10 stone during and after lockdown – issued an upbeat statement declaring nothing but his love for the soap and positivity for the future.

Coronation Street: Craig looks nervous as he talks to Kevin and Abi at the garage
Colson has played Craig ‘Craigy’ Tinker for 14 years (Credit: ITV)
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Coronation Street star Colson Smith confirms he’s been axed as Craig Tinker

Speaking to The Mirror, Colson said: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker‘”

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Craig and mum Beth on Corrie (Credit: ITV/YouTube)

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Corrie's Eileen looks at Todd suspiciously

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Joel Harley
EastEnders Insider Editor