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Coronation Street actress Shelley King reveals the real reason she left the soap as character is axed after 11 years


Speaking in a new clip, shared to the soap's official Instagram, Shelley said: 'I've been so privileged to be living in number six.'

Coronation Street star Shelley King has revealed the real reason she left the soap after her character was axed (pictured in June) Shelley is said to have approached producers in early 2024 to share her desire to leave the show after 10 years of playing the same character - and she filmed her finals scenes in December. It appears the ITV soap is in trouble due to an alleged cash crisis and a revolt from the cast over poor working conditions and low salaries.

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