The sad news has broken today that Corrie's Jack Duckworth is to move out of Coronation Street, as actor Bill Tarmey cuts back his workload due to ongoing health problems. It has been stressed that he is not leaving the show altogether, and will still pop into the Rovers for occasional scenes.
Jack's set to move in with Connie, following the discovery that she is actually a millionaire and lives in a mansion in Middleton. It sounds like his final scenes in No9 will be emotional though, with plenty of reminicising about Vera.
He is set to make a moving tribute to her when looking back over photo albums, saying to himself: "Well Vee, I suppose this is it. Everybody knows we had more than our share of ups and downs between these walls. But we were happy here until you decided to sneak off to heaven before closing time. It's not like Connie will ever replace you. You know that don't you, my little puddle-duck? Aye, I'm sure you do."
A farewell drink in the Rovers with Rita and an emotional goodbye to Tyrone are also planned, and it sounds like Jack will only play a very minor role in the show in the future. Actor Bill Tarmey has had a series of health problems over the years, and requested to have his workload significantly reduced.
I'll be very sad to see Jack go! I enjoy his scenes with Connie and we know he will be enjoying life away from the Street, but I can't help thinking despite the promise to keep him in the show, we won't see much of him again. What's your thoughts on Jack's departure? Comment below!
Sorry to see Jack go but at least he not to be killed off and will sail off in the sunset with Connie. Hope to see him still cameo roles from time to time. All the best for Bill Tarmey.
Yes, I'm going to miss Jack also. I'm sorry that Bill is having health issues and I hope that by cutting back on work it helps him feel better. #9 Corrie St. will never be the same
Sorry to see Jack go but wish him better health and happiness in his semi retirement. Please return to Rovers frequently.
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It'll be weird, but Jack has never been the same since Vi passed away, I wish Bill a good rest, and I think we'll see him from time to time, he'll still be there.
All the very best to Bill for the future, and hopefully they are going to write him some scenes for the 50th anniversary next year. Jack will be missed, and here's hoping we see him pop back quite a bit.
I'm so very sorry to see Jack leave, I've grown up with Jack & Vera and it's really sad to see you both go!! Corrie just won't be the same without you.... Best wishes and good health to you Bill and hope to see you for the 50th celebrations.
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Jack is one of the best on the show and he is one of the reasons that coronation street has been such a success. In my opinion the show has been not as good lately with some of the new characters that have been added to the show.
Best of luck Bill.