Coronation Street star Alison King said saying goodbye to co-star Chris Gascoyne was ‘challenging’ as she was quizzed on his exit for the first time since the scenes aired at the end of last year.

It was the end of an era in the ITV soap on Boxing Day as Peter Barlow and wife Carla Connor called it quits, bringing to an end one of soap fans’ most-loved relationships. It then led to the exit of the actor who had earlier confirmed he would be leaving the long-running show after 23 years.

Peter made the decision to leave Weatherfield after the character struggled with guilt over his involvement in the death of serial killer Stephen Reid. Peter and Carla then looked back over their relationship and realised that, although they will always love each other, maybe they were better off apart before Peter left to join his friend Mickey on his yacht travelling the world.

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There have been a couple of mentions of Peter since his exit, with his son Simon Barlow recently leaving Weatherfield to join him. But Carla was seemingly left wounded when Simon showed her a picture of Peter with another woman during his travels.

Now, speaking about whether she enjoyed filming Peter’s exit, Alison told Radio Times: “It’s always hard saying goodbye to Chris and it was a challenge. We wanted to let rip but also find the nuance, and know we’d probably end up falling to pieces and not be able to stop crying!

“Chris’s wife Caroline came to watch some of it being filmed and it really got me, as it made me realise these were his last scenes.

 I was pleased Carla and Peter were putting each other first and being grown-ups by letting each other go.”

The Corrie icon also spoke about the arrival of Jack Caroll playing her nephew, Bobby Crawford. “He fits into the Coronation Street green room like a silk glove going on Marilyn Monroe’s hand, he is a very welcome addition and we love having him around,” Alison gushed.

“I call him Jack-Jack! The chemistry and banter was there between us immediately. He is blooming nicely, and was put in at speed and really delivered. I was happy to take him under my wing.”

Coronation Street star Alison King recently opened up about the ‘challenging goodbye’ she had to say to co-star Chris Gascoyne as he exited the show. The emotional scenes aired at the end of last year, marking the end of an era for the beloved characters Peter Barlow and Carla Connor. Peter’s departure from Weatherfield came after he struggled with guilt over his involvement in a past event, ultimately leading him to leave with his friend Mickey to travel the world on a yacht.

Since Peter’s exit, there have been references to his character on the show, including his son Simon Barlow following in his footsteps and leaving to join him. Carla was left heartbroken when Simon shared a picture of Peter with another woman from his travels, adding to the emotional impact of Peter’s departure.

Alison King, who plays Carla, shared her thoughts on filming Peter’s exit, admitting that it was a difficult experience as she had to say goodbye to her co-star and longtime friend. She highlighted the importance of finding the right balance between conveying the emotions of the scene while staying true to the characters.

In addition to discussing Peter’s exit, Alison also talked about the introduction of Jack Caroll as her nephew on the show. She praised Jack’s seamless integration into the cast, referring to him as a ‘very welcome addition’ and expressing her joy at working with him. The chemistry between them was evident from the start, and Alison was happy to mentor Jack as he settled into his new role.

As fans eagerly follow the latest developments on Coronation Street, Alison’s insights provide a behind-the-scenes look at the emotional impact of character exits and new additions to the show. Stay tuned for more updates and surprises from the world of Weatherfield!

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Source: New York Post