Sue Cleaver Departs Coronation Street After 25 Years

Sue Cleaver has departed Coronation Street after 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw, with her final scenes showing Eileen moving to Thailand to join her son Jason in his bar venture. The exit follows a turbulent storyline in which Eileen was cleared by police in her sister Julie's tragic death and ended her relationship with George, admitting she only loved him platonically. Her farewell included an emotional send-off from friends and co-workers, with Jason making a return for her departure. However, many fans criticized the storyline as unexciting, rushed, and unrealistic for such a significant character. Sue Cleaver had announced her exit earlier in the year, and her final scenes were filmed months ago. The departure marks the end of an era for the show as Eileen embarks on a new life abroad.