ITV Coronation Street star set to join 'rival soap' after exiting the cobbles

Coronation Street's Paddy Bever, known for his role as Max Turner, could be heading to a rival soap. Paddy rose to prominence in 2021 when he joined the ITV soap as the son of the late Kylie Platt (Paula Lane), and has since been involved in several major storylines.

In 2022, his character was groomed by far-right extremists, and last year, he attempted to take the blame for the murder of Joel Dommett (Calum Lill) to protect his girlfriend Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton). Last month, Max resorted to drastic measures to safeguard his family, setting fire to the Platt house to repay gangster Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor).

After being caught, Max was sentenced to six and a half years in prison this week, marking Paddy's departure from the soap. Earlier this year, Paddy announced his decision to leave Coronation Street to "explore new opportunities", describing it as an "an incredibly difficult decision".

Now, with Max behind bars, Paddy might be set for a role in Emmerdale, according to exclusive odds provided by Betway, which place him at 12/1 to join the rival soap.

Betway spokesperson Mike Reading has commented on the buzz surrounding Paddy Bever's departure from Coronation Street, stating: "The news of Paddy Bever's upcoming exit from Coronation Street has sent shockwaves through Weatherfield, leaving his next move a hot topic among fans.", reports Leicestershire Live.

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He added that Paddy could be in line for this year's I'm A Celebrity cast with odds at 4/1 and participating in Celebrity Great British Bake Off at 6/1. However, Reading also noted: "But given his popularity and talent - earning him a Rising Star award at the NTAs in 2022 - another stint in soapland isn't totally out of the question. There is a chance he takes a role in Emmerdale (12/1), especially with the Dales undergoing a casting shake-up as several long-standing stars exit the show."

Dom Aldworth, Head of Brand Marketing at Slingo, also weighed in on Paddy's career prospects, saying: "Given how he has impressed Coronation Street viewers with his portrayal of Max, a natural next step could be continuing his successful soap career."

Aldworth suggested: "His youthful energy could be the perfect match for Hollyoaks, where he could add depth to their high-energy and explosive storylines, something he already excels with."