Joseph is leaving Coronation Street and moving to Portugal to live with his family.

The episode on Monday began by resolving the mystery surrounding Joseph’s future on the show.

William’s father agreed to let him travel to Europe with his grandmother, Linda Hancock (Jacqueline Leonard), in search of a better life.

Surprisingly, the decision was prompted by a pair of shoes.

At the start of the episode, Linda replaced Joseph’s scuffed shoes with new ones before taking him to school.

The father later admits to his partner, Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell), that his son might be happier without them.

“We’re not going to give him away. We’ll provide him with a better life, “He argued with Gemma. 

Even Joseph, who looked to respond much better to the news and reluctantly accepted.

He has appeared to resign, silently broken by the thought that his father was abandoning him.

William Flanagan is leaving the show and going for a better life in Portugal with his grandma. 

Joseph’s unexpected desire to accompany her stunned and grieved the family, especially Gemma.

Despite this, when Chesney agreed, Joseph dashed up to his room, more troubled than relieved by choice.

Despite Gemma’s heartfelt appeals and Linda’s invitation to return in a few weeks to pick up the boy, Chesney remained unmoved, stating that he was “for once” putting Joseph first.

Finally, Chesney, Gemma, Bernie, Fiz, Hope, and Ruby gathered outside No.5 to offer the boy an emotional farewell complete with teary hugs, jokes, and watery eyes.

Fortunately, in the last moments of the episode, the tables were turned as young Hope assisted Chesney in realizing he had made the biggest mistake of his life.

The episode concluded with the couple rushing to the airport in a panic, racing against the clock to get the small kid in time.

“Please do not leave. I love you. We’re all crazy about you. We wouldn’t be a family if you weren’t here, “Chesney screamed as he caught up to them.