Coronation Street: Fans vent their fury as Ken Barlow reveals plans to ABANDON his pet pooch Eccles to live in a retirement home
He’s just days away from saying goodbye to Weatherfield for a new life in a retirement home.
But Coronation Street fans have been venting their fury on social media, as it was revealed that Ken Barlow is planning to leave his beloved dog Eccles.
Viewers took to Twitter to vent their frustration as it was revealed that Ken wouldn’t be bringing his pet pooch to the Still Waters home, where he is planning to move with partner Claudia Colby.
What? Coronation Street fans have been venting their fury on social media, as it was revealed that Ken Barlow is planning to leave his beloved dog Eccles
During Wednesday’s show, Ken (played by William Roache) remained conflicted about the prospect of living in a retirement home, after it was first confirmed he’d be leaving the cobbles last month.
The soap veteran struggled to confide in Claudia (Rula Lensky), who is thrilled about their new living arrangements.
But in a tragic twist, it seemed that Ken would have to leave his beloved pet terrier Eccles, who has been a staple on the Street for many years.
Of course it’s likely that the pooch will still be cared for by one of the Barlow clan, but that didn’t stop fans taking to Twitter to vent their fury.
Shocking: In Wednesday’s show, Ken revealed that he’d agreed to leave Eccles behind to move into the Still Waters retirement home with partner Claudia Colby
One wrote: ‘To leave the Street is bad enough to leave Eccles don’t do it Ken.’
Another penned: ‘Can’t believe Eccles isn’t able to go to Still Waters, don’t go Ken! #Corrie.’
A third tweeted: ‘Seriously, can’t believe Ken’s prepared to leave Eccles behind #Corrie.’
‘Hold on… eccles being left behind? big sad 🙁 #Corrie.’ another upset viewer penned.
Outraged: News that Ken would be abandoning his beloved pet at home left many viewers devastated, and they took to Twitter to share their upset
Departing: Next week Ken will finally say goodbye to his home on Coronation Street to move into Still Waters, despite his doubts about leaving Weatherfield behind
Next week Ken will finally say goodbye to his home on Coronation Street to move into Still Waters with partner Claudia.
But it appears that all is not as it seems, as Ken is reunited with old friend Norris Cole, who is desperately trying to escape after seeing his partner Freda’s true colours.
It remains to be seen whether Ken will be sticking around on Still Waters, after news of his exit left from the Street left many soap fans devastated.
The tragic news was revealed during Corrie’s 10,000th episode, though actor William Roache insisted he has no plans to leave the soap, and would be sticking around for the soap’s 60th Anniversary later this year.
Coronation Street continues on Friday with an hour long episode at 7:30pm on ITV.
Reunited: But it appears that all is not as it seems, as Ken is reunited with his pal Norris Cole, who is desperate to escape the home