*Another* Coronation Street star is set for a surprise exit

Well this is just getting silly now.

With Coronation Street fans only just digesting the news that Aidan Connor, played by Shayne Ward, is to leave the Corrie cobbles next year, it seems he'll be closely followed by another of the show's favourites. In a further blow for Corrie fans,  it's now emerged that Eva Price will also be departing the soap in the months ahead. The character, played by Catherine Tyldesley, will appear on screens for the last time next summer after her six-year run on the show. "Cath's portrayal of Eva Price has made her a firm favourite amongst fans and she will be missed," Corrie's producers have said. The actress says she's leaving Weatherfield to pursue different roles. "Coronation Street has been a dream job for me which is why this was such a difficult decision to leave," Catherine told the Sun. "Eva has been such fun to play over the last seven years, and who knows, one day she might storm the cobbles of Weatherfield again. "In the meantime I’m excited about the future, new acting projects, and spending time with my family." News of her onscreen partner Shayne's departure from the soap broke yesterday. He'll be leaving in an "explosive" storyline next spring. "Viewers are going to be absolutely stunned. It’s going to be a blow for the fans — but also a massive TV moment," a show source said.