Coronation Street Bombshell: Tracy Barlow's Fate Revealed

Coronation Street fans were left feeling a bit blue on Friday night when Kate Ford's beloved character, Tracy Barlow, announced yet another exit from Weatherfield. Just a few weeks after making her comeback, Tracy surprised her daughter Amy with the news that she was off to Spain yet again!

Initially returning after a sudden departure earlier this year, Tracy’s unexpected announcement came as a result of a disagreement with her new partner, Tommy Orpington. However, determination took hold, and she quickly declared her love for Tommy, leading her to announce her impending departure just a day later.

Fans will see Tracy setting off abroad once more in Monday’s episode, leaving her friends and family behind – and clearly stirring up emotions for those close to her. The final scenes on Monday, September 16th, will depict a bittersweet farewell as her loved ones gather to send her off to the airport.

The big question on everyone’s lips is whether this will truly be the end for Tracy, especially considering the speculation surrounding Kate Ford's future on the show. Devoted fans took to social media, voicing their disappointment with comments like, “Whyyyyy are they having Tracy leave again?” and “I don’t want Tracy to leave again, why is she going part-time on the street…” Another devoted viewer lamented, “Why do they keep shipping poor Tracy off to Spain?”

But before you start panicking, it appears that Tracy’s exit is not as permanent as it may seem. Rumor has it that Kate Ford is planning another temporary break, similar to her earlier hiatus this year, with a full-time return slated for next year or, at the very least, a longer spell back on the cobbles.

While details surrounding Kate's next return are still under wraps, fans eagerly anticipate the storyline that will bring her back into the fold. Meanwhile, Tracy's ex, Steve McDonald, is appearing as though it's time for him to move on. Having learned about her upcoming departure, Steve seems unfazed and perhaps ready to embark on a new journey of his own with Ken Barlow's carer, Cassie Plummer. There