Coronation Street star Beth Nixon has confirmed her final scenes as villain Megan Walsh, taking to Instagram to bid farewell to the character and her co-stars. Megan was found guilty of sexually grooming her victim Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale) and sentenced to prison, bringing an end to one of the soap's most harrowing storylines.
Emotional Instagram Tribute
Nixon shared a carousel of behind-the-scenes images from her time on the ITV soap, captioning it: 'Megan, you’re a cow and I’ll miss you like a hole in the head. Thank you thank you thank you to every single person at @coronationstreet you’ve changed my life! Peace out.' The post quickly garnered hundreds of comments from co-stars and fans alike.
Co-Star Reactions
Sydney Martin, who plays Betsy Swain, wrote: 'You are just incredible. Can’t wait to watch you soar xxx.' Catherine Tyldesley, who portrays Eva Price, added: 'We love you! Outstanding!!!!' Jude Riordan, who plays Sam Blakeman and whose character was tormented by Megan, commented simply: 'Yes Beth.' Olivia Frances-Brown, who plays fellow baddie Jodie Ramsey, said: 'SMASHED IT!!!'
Fan Praise
Fans also flooded the comments. @italktelly wrote: 'Aw, whilst it was the right ending for Megan, sad to see you go! Best of luck with what’s next.' @jordsdanx said: 'What a beautiful human you are, you played this storyline AMAZINGLY, your talent will take you a long way.' @cameroncowan.123 added a lengthy tribute: 'You absolutely truly were so amazing and outstanding as your character role of Megan Walsh.'
Jude Riordan's Separate Tribute
Riordan also posted a separate behind-the-scenes photo on his own Instagram, captioning it: 'FRIENDS REALLY! I really enjoyed working with Beth. Megan really tormented Sam and pushed him right over the edge, but shows what a great baddie she is!' Nixon replied: 'Aww Jude, you can see the tears in my eyes here! I loved working with you and you are smashing this storyline, the nomination is so so well deserved you are a star!'
Legacy of the Storyline
Nixon's portrayal of Megan Walsh was widely praised for its depth, capturing the character's multiple faces—from a saccharine school teacher and sports coach to a manipulative sexual predator and vicious enemy. The storyline concluded with Megan's conviction, providing a sense of justice for viewers while marking the end of Nixon's tenure on the cobbles.
