“She informed the show’s bosses last April that her upcoming contract would be her last, affording them a year to devise a thrilling exit narrative.
“She’s currently still in the thick of filming, and her final scenes will grace our screens in early summer. She is adored by the entire cast and crew, and her absence will be keenly felt.”
ITV’s flagship soaps, Corrie and Emmerdale, have recently endured significant budget cuts.
New Corrie supremo Kate Brooks issued a warning last month, hinting at the culling of certain characters, including “some unexpected ones that will send shockwaves rippling through the fanbase”.
