Life on Coronation Street is always a mix of drama and tender moments, but this week, fans are processing news that is both joyous and melancholic. Actor Jacob Roberts, who plays the troubled police officer Kit Green, has just gone official with a new romance with an ITV colleague, yet this happy news is overshadowed by the unwanted announcement: Jacob Roberts has confirmed he will be leaving the soap.

Roberts’ departure, expected to air in the coming months, brings an end to a tumultuous but captivating stint as Kit Green.

ROMANCE BLOSSOMS ON THE COBBLES

In a rare glimpse into his private life, Jacob Roberts revealed his new romance. The actor took to Instagram to confirm his relationship with Caitlin Connolly, a Public Relations professional who works for Coronation Street itself. A sweet selfie accompanied by a heart emoji ended all speculation, bringing the relationship into the public eye.

An insider shared details about the budding romance: “They’ve been together for a while now, it’s very sweet. They seem besotted with each other and it’s been an open secret they’re an item for quite a while.”

This new relationship is seen as a bright chapter for Roberts personally, following his previous break-up with his long-term girlfriend Amy Harris. Sadly, these moments of on-set happiness will not last.

THE END OF KIT GREEN: A REGRETTABLE DEPARTURE

The news of Roberts’ exit casts a sad shadow over the new love story. Since joining the show last year, the character Kit Green has been involved in relentless drama. He arrived as Bernie Winter’s (Jane Hazlegrove) long-lost son and was quickly embroiled in turmoil, from discovering he was a father to Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey) to being left fighting for his life following a stabbing.

Jacob Roberts’ impending departure signifies a loss for the cast, and especially for fans who have watched Kit Green struggle to find his place within the Winter family.

While details surrounding how Kit Green will leave Weatherfield remain under wraps, viewers can only hope his character receives a fitting, and hopefully non-tragic, send-off that allows him to pursue happiness away from the cobbled streets.

This news is a poignant reminder of the relentless cycle of life on the Street: new loves blossom among colleagues, but they inevitably lead to painful farewells. Though Jacob Roberts’ exit is a loss, fans can take comfort in knowing he found love within the very workplace he is leaving. We wish both Jacob and Caitlin the very best in their next chapters.