Charlotte Jordan has announced that she is leaving Coronation Street later this year, after starring on the show for four years.
The actress, 29, first joined the ITV soap in November 2020 as Rovers Return barmaid Daisy Midgeley.
She has been part of a number of hard-hitting storylines, including being stalked and facing a horrific acid attack on her wedding day, for which she won a British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance in 2023.
However, Charlotte revealed on Tuesday that she was bidding goodbye to the cobbles to ‘explore other opportunities’.
In a statement, she said: ‘My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish. After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”
‘It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderful institution with even more wonderful colleagues who have taught me so much.’
Charlotte Jordan has announced that she is leaving Coronation Street later this year, after starring on the show for four years (pictured in 2022)
The actress, 29, first joined the ITV soap in November 2020 as Rovers Return barmaid Daisy Midgeley (pictured on soap in 2021)
She has been part of a number of hard-hitting storylines, including being stalked and facing a horrific acid attack on her wedding day, for which she won a British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance in 2023 (pictured)
While a source told The Sun: ‘Charlotte has loved her time on the cobbles but is young, ambitious and hungry to see what else is out there for her.
‘She told bosses last April that her next contract would be her last, giving them a year to craft an exciting exit storyline.
‘She’s still filming now and her final scenes will play out in early summer. She’s adored by cast and crew and will be hugely missed.’
Her exit from Corrie comes after several other actors have left the soap in the last few weeks, including major stars Sue Cleaver and Colson Smith.
Sue, 61, who plays the iconic Eileen Grimshaw, announced she was quitting last week after 25 years on the cobbles, to pursue new acting projects.
The actress has already begun to film her exit storyline, but will still appear on viewers screens until late spring.
Revealing her exit, the Loose Women panellist explained Eileen won’t be killed off by producers, leaving the door open for her to possibly return in the future.
Sue said: ‘I’ve had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street. The door is still firmly open but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures and live fearlessly.’
However, Charlotte revealed on Tuesday that she was bidding goodbye to the cobbles to ‘explore other opportunities’
Her exit comes after several other actors have left the soap in the last few weeks, including Sue Cleaver, who has played the iconic Eileen Grimshaw for 25 years (pictured in September)
The actress has already begun to film her exit storyline, but will still appear on viewers’ screens until late spring and won’t be killed off by producers, leaving the door open for her to possibly return in the future (pictured on soap in 2012)
The star previously took a break from Corrie last year to star in Sister Act The Musical as Mother Superior and headed Down Under to compete in the 2022 series of I’m A Celebrity.
The soap’s new boss Kate Brooks shared the team’s sadness to see Sue go as she said: ‘We’re sad to bid farewell to the wonderful Sue Cleaver.
‘Over the past twenty five years, Eileen Grimshaw has been at the heart of some of the most memorable and iconic Corrie storylines, and her onscreen rivalry with Gail Platt will undoubtedly go down in Corrie folklore.
‘There’s certainly no one quite like Eileen, and her character will be hugely missed on the Cobbles. We wish Sue all the very best as she embarks on her next exciting chapter.’
While just two days later, Colson also confirmed he was leaving in the summer after 14 years on the soap as police officer Craig Tinker.
The actor, 26, revealed exclusively to MailOnline at the weekend that he was told in Autumn 2024 that he would be written out of the show.
Reflecting on his on the show, Colson confessed that he has loved ‘every single second’ of his time on the show and feels ‘incredibly lucky’ to have been a part of the show for so long.
Colson told MailOnline: ‘Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025.
While just two days later, Colson also confirmed he was leaving in the summer after 14 years on the soap as police officer Craig Tinker (pictured on show in June)
The actor, 26, revealed exclusively to MailOnline at the weekend that he was told in Autumn 2024 that he would be written out of the show (pictured in 2022)
‘I’ve loved every single second of my 14 year stay as a resident on the greatest street in the world. I feel incredibly lucky to have grown up in, on and around Coronation Street.
‘I’ve learned pretty much everything about life from the people who call it home. I’m excited to play out the exit story for our Craigy.
‘For me, this is the end of the beginning. I genuinely can’t wait to see what chapter two has in store for me.’
An inside source also explained that Colson is excited for the next chapter of his career and said viewers should look forward to a ‘brilliant exit storyline’.
While this week also saw the final appearance of Luca Toolan as Mason Radcliffe, after the character was stabbed to death by his brothers Matty and Logan.
And Debbie Webster, played by Sue Devaney, is reportedly set to be killed off this year as part of a hard-hitting dementia storyline, after six years on the cast.
New boss Kate had previously warned that multiple characters face the axe as she told of several ‘unexpected exits’ coming up this year.
The producer, who previously took the helm at Emmerdale, recently opened up about her plans for Weatherfield and its residents in 2025.
While this week also saw the final appearance of Luca Toolan as Mason Radcliffe, after the character was stabbed to death by his brothers Matty and Logan (pictured)
And Debbie Webster, played by Sue Devaney, is reportedly set to be killed off this year as part of a hard-hitting dementia storyline, after six years on the cast (pictured in July)
New boss Kate had previously warned that multiple characters face the axe as she told of several ‘unexpected exits’ coming up this year (pictured in 2022)
And while there’s plenty of sizzling storylines and drama to come, there are several cast members who won’t get to see this as their characters are set to leave the show in a move that is tipped to send ‘shockwaves’ throughout the show.
Speaking to The Sun and other press, Kate explained of the upcoming plans: ‘There are a few exits this year, and some unexpected ones that will send shockwaves. People might not expect the exits, but there are a few.’
It comes after it was reported that stars are set to be offered shorter contracts amid the soap’s declining viewing figures and financial woes.
Corrie only pulled in 2.6million viewers for its Christmas Day special which saw Gail Platt (Helen Worth) leave after 50 years on the show.
And last week, The Sun claimed that producers may now only guarantee contracts until the end of 2025 amid tightened budgets.
A source told the publication: ‘The cast of Corrie is huge and some aren’t getting enough episodes.
‘A few paid per episode are struggling to pay mortgages are having to supplement income with personal appearances and ads on Instagram.
‘A lot of cast members are now on ‘guest contracts’ like Maureen Lipman and Kate Ford. These are short term, so they can come and go and take extended breaks. The cast have been told they can’t guarantee any contracts beyond the end of 2025.’
