Axed Coronation Street star hints his character HASN’T been killed off and could make shock return to soap

AXED Coronation Street star has dropped a major hint that his character is not dead in a shock twist.

Corrie’s PC Craig Tinker might not be out for the count just yet – actor has teased his character could survive the brutal attack that left him motionless.

Fans of the soap were left shocked as the beloved character was brutally attacked and left for dead in Monday’s episode.

The much-lovedresident was caught in a violent showdown, which left their life hanging in the balance.

Viewers saw Mick Michaelisgo on a furious rampage after finding out that 16-year-old Brody might not be his biological son.

Mick turned violent as he demanded answers from wife Lou Michaelisabout her past with their former pal, Kit Green.

Viewers got an upsetting insight into Lou’s domestic abuse from Mick – which left the residents on the cobbles worried for Lou’s safety.

Meanwhile, Craig was determined to prove himself on the first day of his CID training.

He pulled over Mick at the Weatherfield Precinct for drink-driving.

Hellbent on getting revenge on Kit, Mick violently attacked Craig with a bat and left him for dead.

However, the actor has hinted that his character Craig could be very much still be alive.

Taking to X – formerly Twitter – Colson wrote: “He’s just sleeping...”;; after the episode aired last night.

One fan replied: “You better just be sleeping!! I’m gonna have a mega tantrum if you don’t come back from this!!”;;

Another added: “If this is how you leave it’s unacceptable, national tragedy #Corrie #coronationstreet“

A third joked: “Lazy bugger, sleeping on the job!!”;;

Wednesday’s episode of Corrie will see Craig rushed to hospital and desperately try to make his police colleagues aware of who was responsible for attacking him.

Colsonsaid: “I can’t wait for people to see Craig’s final scenes. It is exactly the exit I wanted for him and we are all really proud of what we filmed in those final weeks.

“It was actually great fun. I was walking around covered in fake blood for days and I was chuffed that I got to work with so many brilliant people in this final storyline.”;;

Back in March, The Sun revealed how Colson’s characterin a dramatic storyline.

A source told us: “Craig has grown up on the street and he’s become part of it so it was a tough decision to make but one that will be worth it.

“PC Tinker will meet his maker in heroic circumstances thissummerand there won’t be a dry eye in the house when it goes out.

“Colson is taking it well and there’s a real feeling that this chapter is closing for him and there are bigger and brighter things ahead.”;;

Thewho have been axed from theITVsoap.

Corrie is gearing up for a number of exits for some iconic characters this summer, includingthe cobbleswith actressquitting the soap after an incredible 25 years.

The soap has already seen several characters depart the cobbles fromthe likes ofto.

ITV is facing adue tosoaring production costs, a decline in advertising revenue, and a drop in viewing figures, leading to budget cuts and cast departures.

Consequently, the broadcaster is reducing the length of both andepisodes from hour-long to 30-minute installments, starting in January 2026.

This change will create a “soaps power hour”;; where Emmerdale airs at 8pm, followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm each weeknight.

But with ratings falling and viewers switching to streamers like, more soap stars are fearing the axe – should they be worried?

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 or stream from 7am on ITVX.