The soap has confirmed that Bev, who has played former Rovers Return boss Liz since 1989, is now out of contract from the show.
Liz's departure to Spain has been referenced by her son Steve, played by Simon Gregson, who said he could really do with her support now that his son Oliver has been diagnosed with a serious incurable illness.The news that the Weatherfield legend was leaving after 30 years sent shockwaves across soapland last year.Bev told viewers not to worry and hinted she could be back on the ITV programme after she finishes her stage tour with The Thunder Girls, the story of a reunited dysfunctional girlband.
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