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Coronation Street Resident's Shock Exit Imminent?
21 Nov
Summary
- Carl Webster planning solo departure from Coronation Street.
- Webster faces 55 Ofcom complaints over pre-watershed scenes.
- Actor learned of character's sexuality mid-filming.
Coronation Street's Carl Webster seems to be preparing for a departure from Weatherfield. His recent actions, including questionable business dealings and romantic involvement with Abi, have culminated in a clandestine phone call revealing his intent to "fly solo" back in Germany.
The character's tenure has been marked by controversy, notably attracting 55 complaints to Ofcom concerning sexual content aired before the watershed. This followed an intimate scene involving Carl and James Bailey, which surprised viewers.
Adding to the character's complexity, actor Jonathan Howard disclosed that he was informed of Carl's fluid sexuality only after filming had commenced, a creative direction he found beneficial for surprising the audience.
