Coronation Street's Alison King brands Chris Gascoyne 'comfiest coat' as she admits real tears over his exit

Coronation Street star Alison King has spoken fondly of her relationship with Chris Gascoyne after filming their final scenes together which viewers will see this Christmas. It's no secret to fans of the ITV soap that Chris is leaving after more than 23 years of playing Peter Barlow on the cobbles.

The soap star confirmed in July that he will be leaving the role after becoming the seventh actor to play Ken Barlow's son in 2000. But a Coronation Street spokesperson said at the time that the door has been left 'left open' - meaning the 55-year-old could return in the future.

Now, the details of how Peter leaves Weatherfield has been revealed and it comes after the main day of festivities on Boxing Day as emotions are brought to the forefront for Peter and Carla. The special episode will see the couple look back over their tumultuous courtship and realise that, although they will always love each other, maybe they are better off apart.

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As they sit down to their last supper together will these soulmates be able to come to terms with a future without each other? Soon after, Peter heads out of the flat with his holdall, closely followed by Carla and he’s touched and surprised to find the whole family, with the exception of Simon, waiting outside. Peter exchanges emotional farewells with each of them and promises Ken that he’ll keep in touch.

Asked if she was pleased that their final scenes together saw them really explore Carla and Peter as a couple," Alison said: "Even though it doesn’t go into specific details of all their past, it shows what they're