Coronation Street fans predict DEVASTATING Peter Barlow twist

By Lauren Hughes
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Coronation Street viewers will be saying goodbye to Peter Barlow on Boxing Day

Peter Barlow finds it hard to say goodbye.
(Image credit: ITV)

It looks like for Coronation Street, Christmas on the cobbles is going to be a dramatic affair, with some controversial characters returning to Weatherfield, as well as some saying goodbye.

As the festive drama unfolds, Coronation Street fans are sadly awaiting much-love Corrie veteran Peter Balow's exit on Boxing Day.

It's set to be an emotional episode for long-time Weatherfield residents Carla and Peter, who have come to realise that while they love each other, they might be better apart.

A preview clip for the show which aired on This Morning last week showed Carla embracing Peter with a mystery piece of paper in her hand — and Corrie fans have a theory that this is a vital clue on how what's going to happen in the dramatic Boxing Day episode. 

'It’s official she’s printed the ticket we’re actually losing pete,' wrote one fan of the ITV drama on X (formerly Twitter). 

To which another fan replied with crying face emojis. 

While another Coronation Street viewer wrote, 'She’s got him a plane ticket. I like Carla,' alongside some heart and Christmas tree emojis, hoping that this means a brighter future for Peter. 

While other fans remarked on how much they're going to miss the Corrie star — another wrote, 'I’m more concerned about losing Peter Barlow than the body on the floor. Unless it’s Phil or Jack. Sorry.'

While another said, 'Less then a week left of Peter Barlow in Weatherfield. Not ready for his exit on Boxing Day.'

Tune in to tonight's episode of Coronation Street on Monday 25th December to see what's next for Peter before the big finale. 

Coronation Street airs hour-long episodes on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 pm on ITV — see our TV Guide for full listings. This week, Coronation Street will be airing every night on ITV — you can view our full soaps Christmas schedule here.

You can also catch up on episodes on ITVX.

Lauren Hughes
Freelance writer

Lauren is the former Deputy Digital Editor at woman&home and became a journalist mainly because she enjoys being nosy. With a background in features journalism, Lauren worked on the woman&home brand for four years before going freelance. Before woman&home Lauren worked across a variety of women's lifestyle titles, including GoodTo, Woman's Own, and Woman magazine. After starting out working for a local paper in Yorkshire, her journalism career took her to Bristol where she hunted out stories for national papers and magazines at Medavia news agency, before landing a job in London working as a lifestyle assistant.

A big fan of adventure, Lauren is also a keen travel writer and loves sharing tips on where to find the best places to eat, drink, and be merry off the beaten track. Lauren has written a series of travel guides for London hotels and loves sharing her insights into a destination's cultural and culinary offerings. If you need a recommendation on any UK destination, she's more than happy to help. At the weekend, you'll usually find her hanging out with her pet cat (or anyone else's pet she can get her hands on), escaping to the countryside, or devouring a good book.