Coronation Street star Sam Robertson extends contract despite considering quitting

Coronation Street star Sam Robertson is reportedly set to stay on the show for another year as he has now agreed to an ‘extension of his contract’. 

The Scottish actor, 38, who plays Adam Barlow on the ITV soap, previously hinted that he could depart the soap amid Sarah Platt’s romance with Damon, claiming that his character ‘would find it too hard’ if he found out he is not the baby’s father. 

However, celebrations may be in store for fans as a source revealed to The Sun that the main star has signed on for another year. 

The source revealed: ‘Everyone was so happy Sam agreed to stay another year – they’ve got some good storylines in the pipeline for his character so it’s going to be an exciting year.’ 

MailOnline has contacted Sam’s representative for comment. 

Coronation Street star Sam Robertson is reportedly set to stay on the show for another year as he has now agreed to an ‘extension of his contract’ (pictured in April 2019)

The Scottish actor, 38, who plays Adam Barlow on the ITV soap, previously hinted that he could depart the soap amid Sarah Platt’s (seen) romance with Damon, claiming that his character ‘would find it too hard’ if he found out he is not the baby’s father

Sam has been playing the role of Adam Barlow since 2004, taking over the role from Iain De Caestecker, who played him from 2001 to 2003.

The actor played the role for three years before leaving but returned in 2016 and has remained on the soap ever since. 

During that time, the character has been caught up in several hard-hitting storylines including a whodunnit and a murder plot. 

He returned from Canada in 2016 to look after his grandfather Ken Barlow, played by William Roache, following his stroke, and Adam became a prominent solicitor for the locals of Weatherfield.

However, a year later, he became one of the central suspects of attempted murder after Ken was brutally pushed down a set of stairs.

In 2020, he married Sarah Platt, played by Tina O’Brien, however, in 2023 their marriage broke down when she had an affair with bad boy Damon Hay, played by Ciaran Griffiths.

As a result of the affair, Sarah shockingly fell pregnant and Adam was left heartbroken and wanting a taste for revenge. 

His anger towards Sarah, however, nearly got him killed as Damon kidnapped Adam and held a gun to his head. 

However, fans can now celebrate as a source revealed to The Sun that the main star has signed on for another year

Over the last few months, several high-profile characters announced they would be leaving the show including Helen Worth, who played Gail Platt on the show for the past 50 years 

During her almost 50 years on the soap, the character has had many iconic moments  including when she was nearly drowned by her killer husband Richard Hillman

Another groundbreaking plot came when Gail’s teenage daughter Sarah Platt fell pregnant at the age of 13 

Since Sarah, Adam is attempting to move on with newcomer Rebecca and the pair have grown closer. 

Sam’s previously feared departure from the show came amid a sea of changes on the ITV soap. 

Over the last few months, several high-profile characters announced they would be leaving the show including Helen Worth, who played Gail Platt on the show for the past 50 years. 

ITV bosses have reportedly crafted an emotional exit for the character, however, the storyline has not yet been revealed. 

In the soap, Helen plays Gail the mother of Sarah Platt, who is Adam’s estranged wife.