[Scarlett.]

According to People, the ex-gigolo, portrayed by Nigel Havers, will die in a road accident later this summer.

The character has proved popular among viewers since his return in September 2011 and Havers was expected to sign a new deal to stay on the soap.

However, a source close to the actor reportedly said that producers "thought it would be tricky to keep his storyline going", so it was eventually decided to "kill off Lewis in a memorable fashion".

The insider went on to claim that soap bosses believe his exit "will become one of the most talked-about soap scenes of the year".

The news frees Havers up to perform in a pantomime alongside Lee Mead at Southampton's Mayflower Theatre this winter, a role that will allegedly earn him more cash than his two stints on Coronation Street put together.

Havers originally found fame in sports drama Chariots of Fire, which will be re-released in cinemas on July 13 to coincide with the London 2012 Olympics.

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[joeysteele]

I don't really think he has had the impact he did as to his first run in Corrie, I couldn't see much more they could do with his character other than have him return to the swindling ways and then disappear again anyway.

[Scarlett.]

They planned to have him on for longer, but Nigel is wanting a break for panto, so they could either have him con Audrey, leave Audrey or kill him off

[Redway]

Sounds good!

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Chewy

They planned to have him on for longer, but Nigel is wanting a break for panto, so they could either have him con Audrey, leave Audrey or kill him off

Thanks for that info. What would have been your preference as to his character Chewy.

[Scarlett.]

I'd have liked him to stay wit Audrey, his intentions are honest this time

[Mrluvaluva]

I wonder if somebody mows him down?

[Jords]

Yesssssssssss cant stand him!!

[Marsh.]

I do think this is very much a lack of imagination on the part of the writers. They could have done more with him while they had him.

[waterhog]

i said on a other thread - hope kirsty is driving - 2 birds with one stone < she must serve 50000000 years with no parole - thats to go with being such a bad actress.

[joeysteele]

Originally Posted by Chewy

I'd have liked him to stay wit Audrey, his intentions are honest this time

True, it does help with better storylines for Audrey.

[bbfan1991]

Good, cannot stand him and Nigel Havers is an Actor who likes a variety of roles so this is not a surprise.