BROOKE Vincent has temporarily bowed out of Coronation Street as she prepares to give birth to her first baby with footballer boyfriend, Kean Bryant.
But how – and when – does her character, Sophie Webster, leave the cobbles? Here’s everything you need to know…
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When does Sophie Webster leave Coronation Street?
It’s been confirmed that Sophie’s final scenes aired last night (9th October) even though Brooke actually left back in August.
Brooke shared her emotional final moments on set after shooting scenes in Dev’s corner shop.
In the clips, several cast and crew, including Antony Cotton who plays Sean Tully and Mikey North who plays Gary Windass, said goodbye to the mum-to-be.
The star was clearly emotional as she received a bouquet of flowers from on-screen mum Sally Dynevor, who stepped forward to give a touching speech.
She told her: “We’re going to miss you so much.
“Oh Brooke we all love you so much, you’ve been here since you were 11. This is your home.
“You can come back anytime you want to, bring the baby.”
Over on Instagram, Brooke wrote: “I can’t believe 15 years ago I came onto the street to play “Sophie Webster” and today I left to play my biggest role yet “Mummy” my amazing family at Coronation Street I am going to miss you all so much.
“Thank you for always looking after me, for keeping me on the straight and narrow and for letting me get away with murder over the years.
“Also @kean8 for making my last day extra special coming home to the best treats!! I really am super lucky!!”
How did Sophie leave Corrie?
Sophie has headed off to Columbia to go travelling with Kate Connor after inheriting thousands of pounds from her Aunt Vi.
She was tricked into going by lover Paula Martin, who told Sophie they would both leave for the adventure.
But Paula – having been given food for thought by Kev’s sister Debbie – revealed at the last minute that she wasn’t going. And hadn’t planned to at all.
She realised that Sophie’s heart was set on travelling and she was only holding her back.
They said an emotional goodbye before Sophie headed off on her travels.
Brooke should return to the soap in about a year’s time.
