In an upcoming twist on Coronation Street, fan favorite Beth Sutherland is set to leave her job at Underworld and embark on a new career path. After her secretive scheme involving counterfeit goods at the factory went awry, Beth finds herself on the hunt for new employment.
As Coronation Street fans know, Beth had been secretly producing counterfeit items at Underworld in an effort to surprise her partner Kirk Sutherland with a wedding. Unfortunately, her plan took a turn for the worse when Underworld’s boss, Carla Connor, grew suspicious and accused Beth, along with Betsy Swain and Izzy Armstrong, of misusing factory equipment for the illicit operation.
When Carla’s suspicions reached a boiling point, Beth chose to quit her job rather than face dismissal. The situation escalated further when Beth and Sid, her shady accomplice, were caught red-handed delivering the counterfeit goods. The arresting officers, Craig Tinker and Kit Green, were initially inclined to ignore the crime. However, Kit’s corrupt dealings meant that Beth’s future with Sid was now jeopardized.
Desperate to salvage her situation, Beth approached Carla with a plea to return to Underworld, but her request was flatly denied. With her options at the factory exhausted, Beth starts looking for new job prospects next week. As she prepares for an interview, Kirk and their friend Fiz Stape become increasingly curious about her sudden departure from the factory.
Adding to the drama, Craig has already distanced himself from his mother, who was involved in the counterfeit scheme, and Beth struggles to keep the truth from Kirk. With actress Lisa George rumored to be leaving Coronation Street, questions loom over Beth and Kirk’s future together. Reports about Lisa’s exit first surfaced late last year, and she has since announced a new role outside of Weatherfield, adding further uncertainty to her character’s storyline.