Lucy Fallon was showered with gifts from the cast of Coronation Street as she left the studios in Manchester after filming her final scenes on Thursday.
The actress, 24, put on a brave face after admitting she was ‘crying into her pizza’ as she headed into her car carrying a huge good luck balloon, a bouquet of flowers and a personalised cushion.
Earlier in the day, Lucy, who plays Bethany Platt in the soap, tearfully said goodbye to the cobbles as she filmed her last scenes, which are set to air later this year.
Goodbye! Lucy Fallon was showered with gifts from the cast of Coronation Street as she left the studios in Manchester after filming her final scenes on Thursday
Lucy cut a stylish figure in leopard print trousers and a black jumper, which had the slogan ‘Paris’ emblazoned across the front.
The soap star opted for comfort on her feet with black trainers and shrugged a pink leopard print bag over her shoulder.
Taking to Instagram to post a gallery of snaps from her time on the soap, the actress paid tribute to her ‘second family’ on the show as she thanked them for ‘teaching her everything she knows,’ after originally landing the role straight out of sixth form.
Farewell: The actress, 24, put on a brave face after admitting she was ‘crying into her pizza’ as she headed into her car carrying a huge good luck balloon, a bouquet of flowers and gift bags
The next chapter: Earlier in the day, Lucy, who plays Bethany Platt in the soap, tearfully said goodbye to the cobbles as she filmed her last scenes, which are set to air later this year
In a lengthy post, Lucy told her followers that she was struggling to contain her emotions after filming her final scenes, especially as her real-life family and boyfriend Tom Leech paid a visit to the set.
The blonde beauty admitted she had no idea which way her life would go after she finished sixth form five years ago, and landing the part of Bethany came as a huge shock.
Chic: Lucy cut a stylish figure in leopard print trousers and a black jumper, which had the slogan ‘Paris’ emblazoned across the front
End of an era: Lucy said her final goodbyes before heading into the taxi
Admitting her disbelief at playing Bethany, Lucy added that she never expected to form such close friendships with her on-screen family, including Helen Worth (who plays Gail Platt) and Tina O’Brien (who plays her on-screen mum Sarah Platt.’
She wrote: ‘I’m writing this with mascara all over my face and tears/snot dripping onto my clothes but that’s a wrap… on what has been the most incredible 5 years of my life.
‘It’s so crazy to me that 5 years ago, I had just finished 6th form and had no idea what direction life was going to take me in.
Comfort food: Lucy admitted she was ‘crying into my pizza’ after filming her final scenes at Bethany Platt
‘I never in a million years expected that I would be calling Gail Platt a friend. But here we are… and I’m grateful for every single second of it. It’s such a cliche, but the Platt family really are a second family to me. And I will forever be in debt to them.
‘They have taught me everything I know… who needs a degree and drama school when you have the PLATts???? To the cast, crew, and everyone in between, I will hold you all in my heart for the rest of my life.
Goodbye: Lucy bid an emotional farewell to the soap as her family paid a visit to the set after she filmed her final scenes as Bethany Platt
‘And to the viewers, thank you for the endless amount of support I have received over the years. And to you bethany… oh what fun we’ve had. But it’s not goodbye, just see ya later.’
Alongside her post Lucy shared a collection of snaps from her five years on the soap, along with a sweet family snap from the set known as the Platt’s living room.
Lucy’s final scenes as Bethany are expected to air sometime in March, and it has been hinted that the door will be left open for her return.
Her character has had a number of traumatic events during her time on the cobbles, including being groomed and sexually abused by Nathan Curtis and being becoming a victim of school bullies.
Sad: The actress took to Instagram to share a gallery of snaps from her five years playing Bethany Platt, including some of her first ever scenes in 2015