Coronation Street's Phill Whittaker looks set to be the reason Fiz Stape leaves Weatherfield after 21 years as the pair make a fresh start. Fiz made her first appearance in the ITV soap as a feisty teen fostered by Roy and Hayley Cropper back in 2001 and has been a part of life on the cobbles ever since despite Bury actress Jennie McAlpine, who plays her, only initially signed to appear for five episodes before being made a permanent character.
This week viewers will see the Underworld machinist and antiques dealer told by new boyfriend Phill, played by Jamie Kenna, that he can no longer afford the renovation on the new house after losing his job when he helped Maria Windass get hold of some important documents that sealed her local council victory.
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