Coronation Street stalwart Chris Gascoyne is leaving the long-running soap after 23 years. The soap actor, who is known for his role as Peter Barlow, is reportedly leaving his role later this year.
He first appeared as Peter in 2000 and made a permanent return in 2016. But now Chris has reportedly decided to "take an extended break" from the soap.
Meanwhile, a source insisted to the Mirror that Chris' departure was "an extended break". It has been claimed Chris feels it is the "right time" for him to pursue other roles. How the soap star will leave the cobbles is yet to be confirmed.
