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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street legend to stage TV return just weeks after exit
Coronation Street's Colson Smith is very busy following his departure from the soap. Colson played Craig Tinker from 2011-2025. The character was killed a few weeks ago while on duty as a police officer. 'Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker's time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025,' he wrote on Instagram earlier this year, confirming his departure. 'I've loved every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world. I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street. 'I've learned pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home. I'm excited to play out the exit story for our Craigy. For me, this is the end of the beginning. 'I genuinely can't wait to see what chapter two has in store for me.' Chapter two for Colson, so far, involves popular TV gameshows. The star previously revealed on the podcast On The Sofa that he will appear on Celebrity Mastermind soon, but he's also set to add another tense quiz show to his list. Colson confirmed in a chat with his co-stars, friends and fellow podcast presenters Jack P Shepherd and Ben Price that he's due to feature on The Weakest Link, hosted by Romesh Ranganathan. The actor went on to share that he's also been approached to appear on BBC One's Pointless, but he obviously needs to do this with a mate. 'They've also come in and asked about Pointless, but I've got to do it with a buddy', Colson said. 'Oh I'll do that. Yeah, I'm good at pointless!', Jack responded. The actor previously told Metro and other publications that it was his decision to be killed off from Corrie, wanting a more finite exit storyline. More Trending 'For me to go, I would want to leave,' he explained. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! 'I would want to die, I would want the door to be shut, so then I can know in my head that Corrie has been this, Corrie has done that, and it is now done, and Craig's journey is over. 'So in a really weird way, it was the right thing for me to be killed. I didn't want that 'we might have you back', knowing that it would be very unlikely, and knowing that it would feel a bit like unfinished business and an unfinished job. View More » 'So I think Craig dying, and Craig dying in the line of duty as a copper, that kind of hero's death was by far the most perfect story for the exit.' MORE: Coronation Street star devastated as business burns down in fire MORE: EastEnders legend reveals emotional reaction to Zoe Slater's return MORE: Coronation Street fan-favourite to stay on show as star signs new contract
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
ITV Coronation Street star Colson Smith reunites with soap co-star after emotional exit
Colson Smith's character Craig Tinker was killed off in Coronation Street, leaving fans of the soap heartbroken earlier this year. Former Corrie star Colson Smith had a sweet reunion with his on-screen partner following his departure from the popular soap. Colson, who portrayed Craig Tinker, had been a part of the show since 2011. However, his time on the programme came to a close recently when his character met a tragic end while on duty as a police officer. It was no surprise that Colson, 26, would be leaving Coronation Street, after announcing the news back in January. At the time, he shared a photo of himself in his character's police uniform, standing on the iconic cobbles, and expressed: "Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker's time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025." Reflecting on his 14-year tenure on the show, Colson mentioned that he had thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. He felt extremely fortunate to have grown up amid the ITV soap environment, crediting the people involved with the show for teaching him valuable life lessons. He also expressed his excitement about portraying Craig's exit storyline. The actor added: "For me, this is just the end of the beginning. I genuinely can't wait to see what chapter 2 has in store for me. LONG LIVE THE COBBLES!". After Colson finished filming his final scenes for Coronation Street earlier this year in March, his character's tragic demise at the hands of newcomer Mick Michaelis unfolded in heartbreaking scenes last month. Craig had been a part of the Weatherfield community since 2011. On Sunday June 15, the beloved former soap star was spotted lending a helping hand at Soccer Aid for UNICEF as reported by the Manchester Evening News, hosted at Manchester United's iconic stadium Old Trafford. Colson Smith joined the roster of famous faces manning the 'appreciation station', fielding calls from generous individuals keen to donate. Brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas, Strictly Come Dancing's Nadiya Bychkova, and Dragons' Den investor Sara Davies were also among the celebs involved. However it was one reunion that got everyone talking, as Colson's ex-Coronation Street pal and on-screen romantic interest Ellie Leach as Colson gleefully posed together with her for a selfie, marking a sweet reunion nearly two years post their on-screen split. Amid the glitzy charity football extravaganza broadcast live on television, Colson shared an Instagram snapshot as he busied himself with the hotline. His accompanying caption was cheerful: "Ey Up, it's Colson at Soccer Aid HQ here! How may I help you? ! ?". The actor's fans didn't take long to pour in their encouragement. One person expressed: "So proud of u! !" Meanwhile, another quipped, "Nice one col.."
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game
Caitlin Clark's Replacement Forced Into Wardrobe Change During Fever-Mystics Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Stephanie White and the Indiana Fever looked to end a three-game drought on Tuesday night, facing Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics for the second time in the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement The Fever have been without Caitlin Clark for the past three games, including Tuesday, due to a quad injury she suffered in late May. She is expected to be out until at least June 10, when Indiana faces the Atlanta Dream. With Clark sidelined, White inserted Sydney Colson into the starting lineup as her replacement. Colson logged 31 minutes in her first start but played only nine in the second game after suffering a leg injury. Despite the injury, Colson was not on the Fever's injury report against Washington, receiving her third start of the season. And she gave some Indiana fans another scare. Indiana Fever guards Caitlin Clark and Sydney ColsonEmily Faith Morgan-Imagn Images With 6:19 remaining in the first quarter, Colson was defending Sykes as the Mystics guard drove to the basket. Colson appeared to get too close and took accidental head-to-head contact, receiving a bloody nose in return. Advertisement While Sykes shot her free throws, Colson was subbed out for Aari McDonald and sent to the locker room. She later returned to the game, but according to Fieldhouse Files' Scott Agness, Colson had to change jerseys, likely due to blood. "Sydney Colson just returned to the bench — new white jersey and all," Agness wrote on X. "Appears to be a cut below her right eye." Prior to Clark's injury, Colson hadn't seen much action with the Fever, tallying 24 minutes through four games. On the season, she is averaging 1.6 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Following Tuesday's contest, Indiana will get a rematch with the Chicago Sky on Saturday in what could be its final game without Clark. Advertisement Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Issues Apology Amid Caitlin Clark Injury This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
2-Time WNBA Champ Leaves With Bloody Nose During Mystics-Fever Game
2-Time WNBA Champ Leaves With Bloody Nose During Mystics-Fever Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Tuesday, the Indiana Fever hosted the Washington Mystics, the third straight game they didn't have their best player, Caitlin Clark. Despite Clark's absence, the Fever outlasted the Mystics and secured their first win without the All-Star guard. Indiana had an 85-76 victory over Washington to snap a three-game losing skid. Advertisement Kelsey Mitchell had a team-high 24 points on a 7-for-14 shooting clip. The two-time All-Star also had two rebounds, three assists and two steals. Lexie Hull helped the team with her 14 points on 50% shooting from deep. With their performance, Indiana improved to a 3-4 record in the regular season. Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson reacts to a call from the Faith Morgan-Imagn Images In the middle of the first quarter, however, there was an unfortunate injury for the Fever. Two-time WNBA champion Sydney Colson had an on-court collision with Mystics guard Brittney Sykes. Washington's two-way guard drove to the basket and fell to the ground as she drew a defensive foul on Colson. However, the former Las Vegas Aces guard immediately had her hand on her head. It was revealed that her nose was bleeding because of the impact from the contact she had with Sykes. Colson was forced to leave the game. Fortunately for the Fever, the veteran guard returned to the game as it wasn't a serious issue. The 5-foot-8 guard played 16 minutes and had seven points and three assists. Advertisement This was a better performance for Colson compared to their first game against the Mystics. The veteran player had four points, three rebounds and three assists in their 83-77 loss. The next time the Fever will take on the Mystics will be on August 15. Related: WNBA Sends Strong Message on Top-Five Pick vs. Fever This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why the Fever see Caitlin Clark's injury as an 'opportunity for growth' for the star guard and the team
The Indiana Fever's upcoming stretch is far from the worst time to be without Caitlin Clark. The franchise is banking on the early-season setback — at minimum two weeks without the MVP contender while she rests a left quad strain — ultimately benefiting its championship intentions. 'When you're playing in the end of the year and you're playing in the postseason, your rotation can be a little bit deeper,' head coach Stephanie White told reporters on Tuesday. 'And you want players to have confidence in those moments to be able to step up and make the play or take the shot. So I think it gives us opportunity for growth.' Advertisement Clark got up shots in an open portion of Fever practice on Tuesday, an indication her injury isn't severe. White approached guard Sophie Cunningham's ankle injury cautiously in the season's first week and the Fever, fully invested in their championship window, appear to be doing the same with their franchise cornerstone. The league's assists leader traveled with the team to Baltimore, where the Washington Mystics (2-3) will host the Fever at CFG Bank Arena on Wednesday in their first game without Clark. She never missed a game in four years at Iowa, a durability she was proud of for the fans who filled arenas to see her. The Mystics moved both Fever games this season to the larger arena with triple the capacity of their regular home. Here's how the Fever are moving forward without Clark in the lineup. Fever to start Colson in place of Clark Sydney Colson will start at point guard for the Fever on Wednesday against the Mystics, White told reporters on Tuesday. Colson carved out a 10-year career coming off the bench, winning two WNBA championships in three seasons with the Las Vegas Aces. The 5-foot-8 guard played pivotal minutes in the clinching Game 4 of the 2022 WNBA Finals after point guard Chelsea Gray injured her foot. That type of big-moment experience is why the Fever wanted her on their roster. Advertisement 'I work hard and everybody that I play with, they know I want the best for each individual person and what's best for the team,' Colson told Yahoo Sports ahead of the season opener. 'If that means that I'm not playing at all and my role is to cheer for everybody, be a good scout player and get people ready for the games, I take that very seriously. If I need to go on the court and contribute, I also take that very seriously.' Colson won't replace Clark's scoring (19 points per game ranks eighth in WNBA), but is a standout communicator, can facilitate in the half-court and will immediately improve their starting defense. It will give the team a chance to stack minutes with other main ball handlers for when Clark is taking breathers on the bench in postseason play. 'It's going to look different without the ball in Caitlin's hands,' White said. 'So what are our looks? Who can we get our looks for? And then the ability to communicate that to everybody on the floor in live action. And that's the piece that we're still growing with. We can't call a timeout every time to get a matchup or recognize a switch, and so she can help us with that on the floor and she can set the tone on the defensive end.' Colson played a season-high 13 minutes in the season-opening win over Chicago with a 17-plus/minus off the bench. She played 11 combined minutes in the home-and-away split to the Dream. White did not play Colson in the loss to New York over the weekend. The Fever believe Caitlin Clark will benefit from watching her team from the sidelines while she nurses her quad injury. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox via Getty Images) Who else can step up? Cunningham will also play heavy minutes at point guard, White said. Expect Colson to set the tone, while Cunningham continues to play off the bench in the sixth-player role for which she's known. Her contributions, particularly from the perimeter, will need to help make up the scoring deficit without Clark. Advertisement 'The other thing we love is what Sophie or Lexie [Hull], whichever one, brings us from the bench and having that spark, having that punch,' White said. Cunningham debuted in Atlanta after missing the first two games with an ankle sprain. She's played about 20 minutes in each game, scoring a combined 14 points, shooting 5-of-10 (3-of-6 from 3). White was cautious about the shooter's return from that injury, keeping it on the safe side while Cunningham appeared healthy and ready to play in the home opener. 'Sometimes you have to save players from themselves, right? Help them understand the big picture,' White said the day before the opener. 'It's not an advantage for us if she plays, but then she blows up and has swelling or tweaks and then is out for another two to three weeks.' One of Clark's unparalleled strengths is her range and ability to draw out defenses that create space and open shooters. The Fever will need to find other looks without Clark's vision, pinpoint passes and individual shot creation to bail out the offense. Advertisement 'Clearly we want [Clark] out there,' Cunningham said. 'I think she draws so much attention and she's a phenomenal, phenomenal player. But at the same time, I think it's a great time for her to learn from the sidelines. It's a great opportunity for us to learn offense, right? Move the ball, pass, cut; we just can't stand and watch anymore. So I think it's going to be good for us to actually get into our action. And then defensively, for us to take another jump up a little bit and be more aggressive on the defensive end.' It could also be a good time for DeWanna Bonner to settle into the offense after a subpar start to the season. She has 10 points, shooting 2-of-16 and missing all four of her 3-point attempts. Bonner came off the bench against the Liberty, a situation she hasn't experienced since 2016. Clark's opportunity from the sideline Clark said on the eve of the season that she doesn't believe she's 'at the peak of my game yet.' The injury is an opportunity to continue improving her own game and that of this particular roster. Advertisement 'Now she's going to see it on the sideline, she's going to be hearing us talk about it on the sideline from a coach's perspective,' White said. 'There's varying levels to how you see the game as a player in year 1 [and] 2, and a player in year 9 [and] 10, and as a coach and assistant coach and all those things. So it gives her an opportunity to see it from a different lens. Clark leads the Fever in average minutes (34.9), scoring (19.0), 3-pointers (2.8) and steals (1.3) per game. She's top-10 in league usage rate (27.1%). Her two-player game with center Aliyah Boston has blossomed even further in year 2, resulting in about five points of Boston's 18.5 ppg average. Nineteen of Clark's league-high 37 assists (51%) are to Boston, per Her Hoop Stats. Nearly half of Boston's assists are to Clark. The point guard's time away is an opportunity for Boston, who is more poised in her third year, to build chemistry playing off another guard. Fever's favorable schedule without Clark The WNBA features a quick and condensed season. A mini losing streak can quickly drop a team out of the standings' top four and the opportunity for home-court advantage in the playoffs. It's common for the No. 1 team's losses to stay in the single digits. Advertisement The four games the Fever play in the next two weeks are forgiving. After the Mystics, they host the winless Connecticut Sun (0-4) on Friday. It will be the first time White faces her former team. The Fever's Commissioner's Cup schedule tips off on Tuesday with the Mystics in town, and continues next Saturday at the Sky (0-4) in a rematch of the season opener at Chicago's United Center. The first real concern will be on June 10 in Atlanta if Clark is not cleared. Atlanta's size caused matchup problems for the Fever, and they split their first two games in a season series that could break ties for seeding come September. A loss to the Dream could sink any chance the Fever have at winning the Eastern Conference Commissioner's Cup title game berth. The Liberty (4-0), who play at Indiana again on June 14, are the favorites.
