Coronation Street actress Ellie Leach hinted that she was leaving the ITV soap last month with a cryptic social media post.
Ellie, 22, joined the soap back in 2011 and was soon adopted by Anna and Eddie Windass and has featured in a series of high-profile storylines.
Throughout her 12 years on the ITV soap, Ellie's character took on huge stories, including teenage pregnancy as well as also going through early menopause.