SAD NEWS: Coronation Street star quits after two years – and his final scenes have already aired
CORONATION Street star Jack Carroll has quietly quit the show after two years.
Actor and comedian Jack, 26, who lives with cerebral palsy, joined the soap back in October 2023 as Bobby Crawford, the secret son of killer Rob Donovan, and nephew of Carla Connor.
Bosses made a big deal of his casting with Jack saying at the time: “I’m delighted and honoured to be playing a part in the history of the cultural institution that is Coronation Street.
“I hope Bobby brings viewers a lot of laughs in the vein of some of the street’s classic comedy characters.”
But The Sun can reveal that Jack filmed his final scenes back in March, with his low-key exit airing on screen last month after his storyline came to a natural end.
In scenes that played out on May 12, Bobby decided to fly out to Spain for a last minute holiday after close friend Lauren Bolton accused him of being her blackmailer.
He told his aunt Carla, actress Alison King, that he would be joining Simon Barlow on his travels.
Simon Barlow actor Alex Bain was also axed by bosses and left the soap last year.
A Corrie source said: “Jack loved his time on the cobbles but it came to a natural end for now.
“He did 18 months on the street and loved every minute of it.
“His exit was very low-key and even the viewers didn’t realise his last minute holiday to Spain would be a permanent move.
“Jack wanted to go quietly and not make a fuss.
“The door is very much open for him to return in future storylines.”
Jack shot to fame at 14 when he was the runner up on the seventh series of Britain’s Got Talent in 2014.
His stand up comedy routine was a hit with the judges and viewers alike and he went on to appear on Saturday Night at the London Palladium, Jason Manford’s Funny Old Week and Live At the Apollo as well as completing his first national live tour.
Since filming his Corrie exit Jack has been busy with a new podcast, Love int North, which celebrates the most northern love stories.