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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Adam White

Coronation Street star to leave soap after only three years

  • Claire Sweeney is confirmed to be leaving Coronation Street after three years, with her character Cassie Plummer set to depart by the summer.
  • Sweeney, who portrays Cassie Plummer, the daughter of Evelyn Plummer and mother of Tyrone Dobbs, has not yet publicly commented on her exit.
  • She has been actively posting on social media about her new role as Miss Hannigan in the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of the musical Annie.
  • ITV has confirmed her departure, stating that Cassie will remain on the cobbles until the summer and will have a “great exit storyline”.
  • Viewers have expressed mixed feelings, with many suggesting that Sweeney's character, Cassie, was underused and had significant untapped potential during her time on the soap.

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