Coronation Street fans have officially waved goodbye to smug killer Corey Brent.
But that means it is the end of Maximus Evans' time in the ITV soap.
The 22-year-old first arrived on the cobbles back in 2019 when he was introduced to Asha Alahan by Amy Barlow.
Corey and Asha entered into a troubled relationship but as Asha underwent body image struggles, Corey ended the relationship.
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In an attempt to impress him, Asha stripped during an online video chat, which he recorded and was later shared online by Kelly Neelan.
But nothing upset viewers more than when Corey brutally killed Seb Franklin after attacking him and girlfriend Nina Lucas over the way she looked.
And six months on, Corey has finally faced punishment for his horrifying crime as Max bowed out of the ITV soap.
His attempt to flee the country with his dad, Stefan, ended in disaster for the pair, but not for Seb's mum Abi Franklin and Seb's former girlfriend Nina.
The pair watched as Corey was led away into Weatherfield police station after their escape plan was hijacked by Gary Windass.
Despite still not confessing to what he had done, the new evidence was stacked against him and the Crown Prosecution Service agreed to charge him with murder.
Max shared his own simple goodbye message on Twitter after the episode aired.
"And just like that..he was gone," the actor said. "Thank you all for the ride, it’s been a blast. Over & out..for now #corrie @itvcorrie."
And the departing star was quickly flooded with support from his Corrie pals.
"I’m going to miss you. What a fabulous job you did," Sally Carman, who plays Abi, replied.
George Shuttleworth actor Tony Maudsley added: "Bravo Max!! What a cracking job you did! Hope that there London is being good to you. Can't wait to see what you do next!!"
"What a blooming triumph, Max! From an initial handful of episodes to an incredibly compelling and complex villain. Top work," Toyah Battersby actress Georgia Taylor shared.
Vicky Myers, who plays DC Swain and got the pleasure of charging Corey, said: "Max, what a journey you’ve had! It’s been a joy and a pleasure! Thank you."
The actor has recently moved to London to further his training at The Guild Hall School of Music and Drama.
Speaking about his plans, Max said: "He may not leave the show for good but I’ve recently moved down to London to further my training at The Guild Hall School of Music and Drama.
"At the same time that’s only 2 years then I’ll be back on the market as they say so we’ll just see what happens from there. It’s been a great taster at Corrie for TV and acting for screen but I’d love to get back into theatre.
"As an actor it really tests you theatre and I just want to challenge myself as much as possible and take on a role that’s really different to the one I’ve created at Corrie."
But he is very much open to resurrecting the role in the future.
"I’ve loved the last 2 years, it’s been some of the best times of my life, the experiences and the people I’ve met have just been incredible.
"I owe the show a lot so of course I’d come back, I’d love to see it happen further down the line to create that bigger impact if it ever was to happen but I love the show and it’s been an honour to be part of it."
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