Coronation Street Max actor Paddy Bever 'to join rival soap' after quitting 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's storyline took a dramatic turn when he set fire to the Platt house in a desperate attempt to repay gangster Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor).

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

Now, with his character behind bars, Paddy could potentially join Emmerdale, according to exclusive odds provided by Betway, which place him at 12/1 to make the move.

However, Paddy Bever's future may not be limited to another soap. Betway spokesperson Mike Reading commented: "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.

He added that there is speculation about Paddy joining the cast of this year's I'm A Celebrity (4/1), or participating in Celebrity Great British Bake Off (6/1).

Yet, he 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 shared his thoughts on Paddy's career prospects, stating that his future in the industry "looks promising". He elaborated: "Given how he has impressed Coronation Street viewers with his portrayal of Max, a natural next step could be continuing his successful soap career."

He suggested that Paddy's youthful energy could make him a good fit for Hollyoaks, where he could contribute to their high-energy and explosive storylines, something he already excels with.

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX