Coronation Street set to axe multiple characters as new show boss reveals several 'unexpected exits' that will send 'shockwaves' through the soap

Coronation Street's new boss has warned that multiple characters face the axe as she told of several 'unexpected exits' coming up for 2025. Coronation Street 's new boss has warned that multiple characters face the axe as she told of several 'unexpected exits' coming up for 2025 The ITV soap's new producer Kate Brooks, who previously took the helm at Emmerdale, recently opened up about her plans for Weatherfield and its residents in the coming New Year Most notable among the comebacks is Rob Donovan - Carla Connor's brother who is serving time in jail for the murder of Tina McIntyre. Just when Carla and Lisa think it’s safe to sit down and watch Netflix, Rob Donovan comes along and scuppers all of that' In addition to Rob, Kevin and Debbie's long-lost brother Carl Webster, who has never been seen on screen, will make an unexpected arrival in his siblings' lives She went on: 'My vision is making sure that we keep people engaged, keep people entertained and keep people guessing. The huge new plans comes off the back of the emotional exit of show legend Gail Platt, during the soap's dramatic Christmas special. The huge new plans comes off the back of the emotional exit of show legend Gail Platt, during the soap's dramatic Christmas special The legendary actress Helen Worth has officially bid farewell to the cobbles of Weatherfield after playing the role of Gail for 50 years While it was speculated that the festive episode would see her death after suffering from a series of heart problems, Gail exited the iconic show by moving away to Jesse's villa abroad Being haunted by the notorious villain, which ended in an argument about her past, Gail was left distressed on Christmas morning as she woke up shouting that she was 'not that woman anymore'.