Corrie fans are overjoyed at the outcome of tonight’s episode

Ahhhhh.

As most Coronation Street fans will agree, Rita Tanner is an institution on the soap and the idea that her character could be killed off came as a major shock recently, even kicking off a #SaveRita social media campaign.

My campaign to #SaveRita worked!
To everyone who signed https://t.co/4aiK60nBc6, WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!#Corrie @ITVCorrie

— ANDY GIBSON (@AndyGibsonTV) November 1, 2017

Two months ago, Rita was told she had a brain tumour and viewers had been waiting to see the outcome of recent medical tests. Tonight, doctors gave her the happy news that the tumour was benign and there were emotional scenes in The Rovers as the Kabin stalwart shared the good news.

Hooray, Rita is going to be okay!! ?#Corrie #Rita #Gemma pic.twitter.com/6SGgpbfvST

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) November 1, 2017

In addition to a delighted Rita, Gemma who was determined to be at her side regardless of the outcome and Audrey, viewers were also over the moon with the news. A number of happy Corrie lovers took to Twitter to share their relief.

Aw so glad Rita’s got the all-clear ?❤️ #Corrie

— mark (@benwilky99) November 1, 2017

Thank goodness. Corrie getting one thing right. Rita isn't dead.

— Helen Robinson (@fairfunkyhelen) November 1, 2017

Most northern thing ever happened then in our house. Rita gets given the all clear on corrie and we all take part in a synchronised cheer

— Dan Cartwright (@dancarty141) November 1, 2017

Oh Rita?My heart can't take it???? #Corrie

— Zoe(Loves Ari)?? (@ZoeMitchell0708) November 1, 2017

#Corrie Rita has me in tears again ❤️

— ? Lady Soo ? (@herdwick_gal) November 1, 2017

Rita's going to be OK! ?? #Corrie

— Sean Hughes (@SeanE_H) November 1, 2017

Aww Rita’s gonna live ?? #Corrie

— Lyndyloo ?? (@LyndaMiddleton) November 1, 2017

Oh #Corrie so glad our Rita is ok, so emotional

— Tracey Manc (@teemanc) November 1, 2017

Stop crying Rita - I can’t cope ???? #Corrie

— Manda (@MrsAMarchant) November 1, 2017