Coronation Street to lose fan favourite in explosive storyline
He joined in 2015
Last updated 1st Dec 2017
Shayne Ward, who has played Aidan Connor on Coronation Street for over two years, is reportedly due to exit the show next year in an "explosive" storyline.
Rumours are that viewers will be left absolutely stunned by what's to come for the former Underworld boss, who has had a pretty rough few months on the cobbles.
WATCH: Aidan confronts Eva about her revenge plot on the factory
A source told a national newspaper, "Nobody will see this coming.... everybody wants Shayne leaving to be a huge part of the show next year.
"Bosses are working on it at the moment and have something really explosive planned for the character."
Is it something to do with Eva? Will he go to prison? Will he be KILLED?! We'll have to wait and see.
After initially signing a contract for one year on the show in 2015, Shayne has become a fan-favourite, and extended his contract in October 2016, which will mean he is on the show for at least the next six months.
With the return of Carla this Christmas, things are sure to get even more dramatic for the Connor family.
Shayne revealed that he can't wait to have Alison King back on the street, and said, "It’s amazing to have her back, we’ve done a few scenes together already and I’m loving it. We’re all buzzing, it’s like she never left."
In September Coronation Street started showing a sixth weekly episode, it now continues with double episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
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