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Beverley Callard Rules Out Corrie Comeback For Now, Calls Jim McDonald Death 'Crazy'

Her current filming commitments make a comeback unlikely.

Overview

  • Callard, who spoke to WhichBingo on Sunday, said she "can't now" return because she is filming another project and added "never say never."
  • She criticised Coronation Street bosses for killing off Jim McDonald, calling the move "crazy," and praised actor Charlie Lawson as one of the best she has worked with.
  • The soap wrote Jim out last month with an off‑screen pneumonia death that was relayed to his son Steve by phone.
  • Several outlets report the death will lead to a reveal that newcomer Ben Driscoll is Jim’s previously unknown son with Maggie Driscoll, which remains unconfirmed.
  • Callard said the workload of big soap storylines is too intense and noted current work on Fair City and I'm A Celebrity... South Africa limits her in the short term.