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Catherine Tyldesley in tears as she films final Coronation Street scene

She's been on the soap for seven years

Catherine Tyldesley has wrapped up filming her final scene as Eva Price on Coronation Street.

The actress, 34, shared a video to Instagram on Wednesday showing herself sobbing as she finished filming after seven years on the soap.

In the clip, the crew and cast clap as Catherine is seen crying while holding the baby who plays Eva’s daughter Susie.

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She captioned the post: “That’s a wrap!!! Time to hang up Eva’s stilettos and wonder bras! My beautiful corrie family I ADORE you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

In the video, Catherine cuddles the tot as she receives kisses from her co-stars including Alison King (Carla Connor), Georgia Taylor (Toyah Battersby) and Sam Robertson (Adam Barlow).

Fans were also overcome with emotion and expressed their sadness to see Catherine leave the soap.

One person wrote: “You’re an amazing actor! Sad to see you go,” while another added: “Eva is one of my fave characters – can’t believe it.”

Another asked the actress: “But are you sure you have to leave? You are my favourite.”

Catherine having cuddles with her character Eva’s daughter Susie (Credit: Instagram)

Catherine also took to her Instagram story to document her last day on the Corrie set as barmaid Eva.

One snap sees the actress having her “last cuddles” with baby Susie.

Another sees Georgia, who plays Toyah, and Catherine’s on-screen half sister Jane Danson, who plays Leanne Battersby, pulling sad faces for the camera.

Catherine captioned the photo: “Don’t think they want me to go yet #sisters.”

Georgia and Jane are sad to see Catherine go (Credit: Instagram)

This week has been a whirlwind of emotions for Catherine.

On Tuesday, she admitted she thought she would be more “emotionally stable” when filming her final scenes.

She shared a picture of herself alongside Jane and Georgia with the caption: “I thought I was emotionally stable till I saw this pic of me and my sisters at lunch today…

“Two of the most talented, funny, kind hearted women I’ve ever met. Love you both so much.”

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Catherine announced last year that she was leaving the soap after seven years.

She said she’s excited for “new acting projects” and spending time with her family.

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)