The glitz and glamour of a TV career sounds perfect to some, but some soap stars have left the limelight for a more "normal" life.
Many former stars, some who once starred in Coronation Street or Emmerdale, have chosen to step out of the public eye for the bliss of a quieter life or to support their families in a different way. While others have actually worked a second job while appearing on our screens.
One former Corrie star has even won awards for his range of artisan cheeses.
