Coronation Street fans shocked as fan favourite leaves Weatherfield
They didn't even say goodbye.
Coronation Street fans were left stunned last night [February 6] when Liz McDonald suddenly left the ITV soap.
Scenes that aired on Wednesday night saw Liz - who was meant to be a witness at Jenny Connor's trial for running her over - make the last-minute decision to not turn up.
The police searched all around Weatherfield for Liz, but nobody had actually seen the former Rovers Return landlady - since she'd made her escape in the back of the Underworld van, which was driven by Paul and Gemma.
Imran realised Gemma was behind Liz's disappearance, after he told her Jenny's only hope was for Liz not to show up in court.
Then, Kirk said he had found Liz's necklace in the back of the van belonging to the factory - and Steve became really worried when his mum wouldn't answer her phone.
He even accused Gemma and Paul of kidnapping his mum, which they both denied.
And when he went to accuse her of lying, Liz rang him to reveal where she really was: Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport, waiting for her flight.
She told him:
"I couldn't do it. I couldn't could let Johnny and Jenny get sent down. Rita had a word. She made me see what a mess this all is. I couldn't see any other way to end it."
No further action will be taken, you can leave! #Jenny #Johnny #Corrie pic.twitter.com/7TjHWkrwBM
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) February 6, 2019
Since the prosecutors weren't able to find their witness, the judge deemed it unfair for the trial to take place - and told Jenny and Johnny they were free to go.
Viewers took to twitter after the episode, wondering if this was really the last they had seen of Liz.
Where's Liz going then!? Missed that. Going to see Andy is she!? #corrie how long for @itvcorrie!?
— Kathy (@KathyWasHere_) February 6, 2019
Hope Liz is coming back! The street wouldn’t be the same without her. And Rita! How can Rita not work in the cabin?! It’s just wrong! #corrie #ITVCorrie @itvcorrie
— Claire Wilson (@ClaireWilsonxXx) February 6, 2019
Bundle Liz in the back of the van and keep her away from court. That might help, or maybe not. LOL! #Corrie
— 𝔇𝔬𝔲𝔟𝔩𝔢 𝔇𝔲𝔱𝔠𝔥 𝔇𝔦𝔞𝔫𝔢 ☣ (@Brassylassy) February 6, 2019
Has Gemma kidnapped Liz? #Corrie
— Arlene Woollard (@Arlene_HWycombe) February 6, 2019
I wasn't expecting this, I really thought Liz had been kidnapped! I wonder how long she'll be away for this time? #Corrie
— Simon Ramsay (@SARamsay1) February 6, 2019
What Liz? You going away and never invited me? #Corrie
— 𝔇𝔬𝔲𝔟𝔩𝔢 𝔇𝔲𝔱𝔠𝔥 𝔇𝔦𝔞𝔫𝔢 ☣ (@Brassylassy) February 6, 2019
