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Coronation Street stars ‘banned’ from BBC reality competitions amid cast exits

The cast of Coronation Street have reportedly been 'banned' from signing up for reality TV competitions on the BBC.

Coronation Street star Ellie Leach appeared on Strictly after leaving the soap in 2023 (Credit: BBC iPlayer) Speaking of the alleged rule, an insider told The Sun: “People are really scared of losing their jobs.” Colson Smith is among the stars leaving Coronation Street this year (Credit: ITV) However, the so-called ‘ban’ may only apply to Strictly and Celebrity MasterChef, due to their intensive shooting schedules. “Many actors are stuck between a rock and a hard place because they want to be able to.” In 2023, Ellie Leach lifted the glitterball trophy after leaving the soap, beating out Bobby Brazier and Layton Williams.

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