Actor bids farewell to cult leader character after one year on ITV show
Emrhys Cooper, known for his role as cult leader Rowan Cunliffe on Coronation Street, has officially confirmed his departure from the popular soap opera. The 39-year-old actor took to Instagram to share the news with fans, reflecting on his time on the show and expressing gratitude for the experience.
Touching farewell message shared on social media
In a heartfelt post, Emrhys shared his journey of landing the role and how it coincided with his personal life, prompting a move back to the UK after living in the USA for 15 years. He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work on Coronation Street and praised the cast, crew, and loyal fans who supported his character, despite his villainous actions on screen.
Final scenes to air this week
Emrhys' character, Rowan Cunliffe, stirred up drama on the cobbles by grooming Leanne Battersby and causing chaos in Weatherfield. After being involved in a fraud scandal, Rowan's storyline will come to a dramatic conclusion on screen this week as tensions rise in court and secrets are revealed.
