Coronation Street fans fear a beloved star could be set for a cobbles exit after they shared some major career news online
Joe Crutchley Screen Time Reporter
18:31, 17 Jan 2026
Coronation Street star’s exit ‘sealed’ as they issue major career announcement(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
A Coronation Street favourite has issued a huge career update – but fans reckon it could mean they are set for a cobbles exit.
Summer Spellman made her debut on the ITV soap back in 2017, played by Matilda Freeman. And as the adopted daughter of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) and Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), Summer has been involved in several big moments.
Now portrayed by Harriet Bibby, the character has been left heartbroken in recent weeks following the tragic death of Billy.
The vicar was killed off during the multi-vehicle crash in the Corriedale episode, which was believed to have been caused by Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) when in reality it was because of Carl (Jonathan Howard).
Harriet plays Summer on the soap(Image: WireImage)
Since his death, a bereft Summer has been seriously struggling, unable to come to terms with her dad’s passing. This week, she even slapped Debbie across the face, after accusing her of murdering Billy.
But away from the soap, actress Harriet recently shared some huge career news with her fans. Taking to her Instagram on Friday (January 16) Harriet revealed she is starring in an award-winning play, My Name Is Rachel Corrie.
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The play is based entirely on a young American peace activist’s diaries and emails and is being co-produced by Take Back theatre and 53Two. Harriet shared: “We’ve been working on something beautiful! @ijkershaw @takebacktheatre @53two @reddoormanagement. Ticket link in bio.”
And it didn’t take her Corrie co-stars to show their support in the comments section. Toyah Habeeb star Georgia Taylor replied: “So excited for this my darling.” Jane Hazlegrove – who plays Bernie Winger – penned: “Now then… this will be fabulous…”
Summer’s had a dramatic time on the cobbles recently(Image: ITV)
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However, following the news of Harriet’s new job, fans can’t help but think she could be set for a Corrie exit. Reacting to a post about her career news on Facebook, one person said: “Is she leaving Corrie?”
Another added: “Hope she’s not leaving I will miss her. I like her character. Best of luck for the future.” Someone else penned: “Don’t want to see her go! Love Summer.”
Coronation Street airs Monday to Friday at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX