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Coronation Street villain confirms soap exit as he quits the cobbles and says ‘that’s a wrap!’
The star filmed their final scenes back in September
CORONATION Street villain Emrhys Cooper has confirmed his soap exit with a touching post on Instagram.
The actor, 39, has played cult leader Rowan Cunliffe in the ITV show for the past year.
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Back in July The Sun exclusively revealed that Emryhs had quit his role, but now he's opened up about his final scenes on social media.
The soap star took to Instagram to share pictures from his time on the programme alongside a lengthy caption.
Emrhys wrote: "And that’s a wrap on Rowan. About this time last year, I found out I got the part on in the middle of the night! I was living in California at the time when I checked my phone and there it was… the big news.
"An incredible early Christmas present.
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"I had been quite homesick for a while and felt the urge to move back to the UK to be closer to my family after living in the USA for the past 15 years.
"It was also uncanny how the cult storyline resonated with my personal journey and childhood.
"Getting this part felt like a sure sign from the universe that it was written in the stars for me to return home.
"I haven’t looked back!"
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He continued: "Working on Corrie has been one of the most incredible professional experiences of my life.
"What a family, what a tradition, what a national treasure! Thank you so much, Coronation Street!
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"To the cast, crew, and everyone involved ❤️
"Lastly, I want to say I will forever be grateful to the amazing fans who embraced the evil Rowan despite all his dastardly deeds.
"Also, thank you, Manchester! 🌈 ."
His evil cult leader character caused chaos on the cobbles after grooming vulnerable Leanne Battersby.
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Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap:
Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany.
The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza's grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life.
Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes.
After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live.
Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering.
Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America.
Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul’s impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full.
Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles.
The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend.
Simon's been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy.
Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child.
It looks likely she'll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind.
Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end.
Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia.
In September Emryhs was spotted back on the set after he left Weatherfield when he was reported for fraud.
And those scenes will play out on our screens this week.
In court, tensions are high as Rowan’s barrister cross-examines Amy, Nick and Leanne.
When Leanne catches Rowan sharing a smug grin, she loses her temper and the court is adjourned.
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