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Coronation Street fans have been doing more detective work despite Toyah Habeeb confessing to purposely crashing her car after Imran Haeeb admitted to lying in court about Abi Webster, their neighbour and mother of Imran's surprise baby.

Coronation Street bid farewell to one soap legend last night as fan favourite couple Spider and Toyah went their separate ways. Spider, played by actor Martin Hancock, first made his appearance on the ITV soap 26 years ago and has once again left the cobbles and ended things with his soulmate Toyah Battersby.

Coronation Street actor Martin Hancock believes it's not the end for Spider and Toyah - despite his exit. Spider's last appearance on the Cobbles aired tonight following his year-long return. His return has seen him involved in some of the biggest storylines on the street.Those storylines include the huge extremism grooming gang that Spider helped bring down.

Coronation Street fans have been left devastated after it was announced that Martin Hancock, who plays Spider, is leaving the show 26 years after he made his first debut.The news was revealed by This Morning's soap queen Sharon Marshall during Wednesday's show. Sharon, who been a regular on the ITV daytime show for many years, and she often lets spoilers slip.Today, she did warn fans that she was about to announce some huge news from the cobbles and told fans to cover their ears.

There were emotional scenes on Coronation Street on Wednesday night (July 19) as a key character made their exit from the ITV soap. Spider Nugent said goodbye to his girlfriend Toyah Habeeb and left to take up another job - having chosen his career as a policeman over staying in Weatherfield.

It’ll be a sad day on the cobbles as ITV Corrie fans prepare to wave goodbye to Spider Nugent once again. Hankies will be at the ready as Spider’s rekindled romance with Toyah comes to an end.

Coronation Street star Martin Hancock has said the end of Spider Nugent and Toyah Habeeb is 'desperately sad' as viewers are set to see the character leave the cobbles once more. It was announced back in April last year that the actor would be reprising the role of the character 19 years after his exit from the ITV soap.

Coronation Street fans are set to wave goodbye to Spider Nugent once more as his rekindled relationship with Toyah Habeeb comes to an end. There were dramatic scenes at the start of the week in the ITV soap as the former eco-warrior-turned-undercover cop came to his new fiancee's rescue.

Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor has a one-word response to a fan reaction to Toyah Habeeb's latest engagement on the cobbles. During Wednesday night's episode of the ITV soap, viewers may be forgiven for thinking they had been transported back more than 20 years as Toyah and Spider Nugent got engaged.

Martin Hancock has shared what soap fame feels like the second time around following his return to the cobbles in the summer. Coronation Street fans were thrilled to see a much-loved character back on the cobbles 19 years after his exit from the ITV soap.

Coronation Street viewers were reeling this week when it was revealed that Spider Nugent is working undercover for the police. The character, played by Martin Hancock, recently returned to Weatherfield decades after he left with then-girlfriend Toyah Battersby. Their relationship didn't last and Spider headed off to Peru.

Coronation Street fans couldn't believe what they were seeing and hearing as it was revealed that Spider Nugent is working as an undercover police officer. In scenes aired on the ITV soap on Monday night (September 12), the returning character's real secret was finally outed when he was confronted by DS Swain.

Coronation Street have been left stunned after they discovered Spider Nugent is an undercover detective.On Monday night's episode of the popular ITV soap, the former environmental protestor left viewers shocked as he continued to hide his identity.But as he pretended to show an interest in activism during a street protest, it soon became apparent that there was more than meets the eye after he was unveiled as a Detective Constable.READ MORE: Corrie's Hope star feels 'left out' in 'heated' home life with co-star siblingsDuring the shocking scene, Spider was asked for information on his ex-partner and friend Toyah Habeeb from DS Swain.Seeing the drama unfold, fans took to Twitter in their droves to share their thoughts.One person wrote: "OMG Spider's a actual Detective, purposely being blackmailed by the Detective in charge of Toyah's case to get closer to her? Talk about the ultimate betrayal. First Imran, now Spider. Poor Toyah especially with what she's got coming, on trial for actual murder seriously."Another shared: "Now that was a plot twist!! Did not expect Spider to be an undercover cop.

Coronation Street star Martin Hancock has opened up on the 'abuse' he got from viewers the first time around amid his huge soap return.Martin headed back to the Corrie cobbles earlier this year to reprise his role of Spider Nugent, and almost immediately fell back into bed with his old flame Toyah Habeeb.But it has now been revealed that Spider is an undercover cop working with the police – and the revelation is set to rock Toyah's world after her relationship with husband Imran was destroyed by lies.READ MORE: Corrie's Georgia Taylor spills dark Toyah car crash secret as truth about Imran exposedMartin admitted that the second time around, things have been a lot more "pleasant" in terms of work, despite suffering sleepless nights ahead of his Corrie return.Speaking to Daily Star and other press, he admitted: "Second time around I’m older and wiser and calmer. I’m able to enjoy it a lot more.

Coronation Street!Our exclusive photos show the moment Peter Barlow loses his cool in a violent brawl.The alcoholic, played by Chris Gascoigne, clashes with a protester but Spider Nugent (Martin Hancock) wades in to break it up.READ MORE: Corrie's John Stape 'still alive' as fans 'solve' identity of Hope's mysterious Mad DogA show insider said: “Peter is not good at controlling his temper. The fight turns nasty and Spider has to intervene to stop him. It’s all very dramatic.

Coronation Street fans are braced for another rollercoaster week in Weatherfield as a verdict is finally delivered in Toyah Battersby’s (Georgia Taylor) trial following the death of her husband Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo). But before a verdict is given, Toyah makes a confession, shocking her sister Leanne (Jane Danson) and new beau Spider (Martin Hancock) when she reveals she deliberately crashed the car with the intention of killing Imran. At the trial, Leanne advises Toyah to let her solicitor do the talking.

Coronation Street fans are in for a rollercoaster of emotional this week as - not only are the Underworld protests getting out of hand - but the Platt's are recovering following the shock news of Audrey's suicide attempt. Last week saw workers gathering outside the undergarment factory after it emerged that Carla Connor (Alison King) turned to dodgy businessman Nadeem Atallah (Kammy Darweish) to deal with her issues sourcing the correct fabrics and deals for the company.The police turn up and Griff - joined by Spider Nugent (Martin Hancock), Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) and Toyah Battersby (Georgia Taylor) - antagonises the crowd before throwing a bottle, which hits policeman Craig Tinker (Colson Smith) on the head.

Corrie fans are begging legendary character Curly to return to the soap after an unexpected reunion between actors Kevin Kennedy and Alan Halsall at an airport in Cyprus. The show's regular Alan, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, bumped into Corrie star Kevin, who famously played Curly Watts on the programme for 20 years, shared a snap of their surprise reunion on their holidays after meeting in the middle of the night at Paphos airport.Alan, who has been enjoying a sun-soaked holiday with his brother Ste and their families, shared the same image with Kevin on his Instagram Stories.

It's amazing who you bump into on your holidays - even when you're a Coronation Street legend. And there was an unexpected reunion for two huge stars of the soap when their paths crossed at Paphos Airport in Cyprus.

Coronation Street fans have shared their shock as Toyah Habeeb (Georgia Taylor) slept with her old flame Geoffrey 'Spider' Nugent (Martin Hancock) during the latest episode.The recent widow has been grieving the death of her partner Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo) but shocked fans of the ITV soap by sleeping with her former boyfriend.Friday's show (August 12) saw Toyah get drawn back into Spider's web after helping him get out of prison following his protest arrest.READ MORE: Coronation Street's Ali Neeson star now – hunky new look, TV roles and stunning partnerAs the pair rekindled their love, Corrie fans on Twitter shared their shock at the former couple's steamy romp.One fan wrote: "TOYAH AND SPIDER ARE SNOGGING! What year is this?!"Another commented: "OMG! Toyah and Spider are back together after 3 decades."Meanwhile, a third said: "Sake Toyah, Imran's still warm."A fourth fan added: "Will Toyah be pregnant with a spiderling?"Another theorised: "Wonder if in a few weeks Toyah will find out by some one in a million chance she's pregnant?"This is a live TV story and is being constantly updated. Please refresh the page regularly for the latest news, pictures and video.You can also get email updates on the day’s biggest TV stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our soaps and Hot TV newsletters .Get all the very best news, pictures, opinion and video on your favourite TV shows by following Daily Star every time you see our name.

Coronation Street star Vicky Entwistle has revealed she's thinking about "retiring" from acting. The actress, who played Janice Battersby in the ITV soap for 14 years, has announced she's planning on ditching showbiz after not receiving feedback from directors after attending auditions.