Beverley Callard says Liz McDonald won’t not be killed off when she films her final ‘Coronation Street’ scenes in July.
The 62-year-old actress – who is set to leave Weatherfield after 30 years this summer – still doesn’t know exactly how her character will be written out of the ITV soap, but she has been assured that Liz won’t die.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, she said: "I’m due to film my final ‘Corrie’ scenes in July and I have no idea what will happen.
"The only thing I’ve been guaranteed is that Liz is not going to die. It would be really good if she found love and happiness, but I can’t see that happening."
Beverley also joked that she would set fire to Liz’s wardrobe when she departs the cobbles.
She remarked: "I’ll miss the failed romances and the feuds, but not the fashion. On my last day I’ll set fire to Liz’s wardrobe."
Beverley joined the soap in 1989 and her character has since been involved in numerous storylines including kidnap, infidelity and domestic abuse, which she suffered at the hands of her on-screen ex-husband Jim McDonald (Charles Lawson).
The actress revealed she was quitting the show in November 2019 and admitted she was "numb" when she told show bosses about her decision to leave.
She said: "I was in shock, I felt totally numb."
Beverley admitted she was leaving the "safety net" of ‘Coronation Street’ behind but expressed hope that older stars will be able to find appropriate roles without being sidelined.
She explained: "I’m sick of ageism in the industry.
"Although I’ve had to leave the safety net of being in ‘Coronation Street’ to do this, I’m hoping that ageist bosses, of which there are many, take note of how successful this show is and it starts the ball rolling on helping other women my age, get the roles they still deserve."
Beverley Callard to film final Coronation Street scenes in July
