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Nottingham Post
Nottingham Post
Entertainment
Karen Antcliff

ITV Coronation Street star Melanie Hill quits show after 7 years as Cathy Matthews

Coronation Street is full of drama and unexpected turns. The latest headline grabbing twist comes as actress Melanie Hill quits the long running soap.

The star, who plays Cathy Matthews in the show, says the "extremely emotional” decision comes as priorities in her life change. She told the Mirror that she wishes to spend more time with her family.

Melanie is best known for playing Weatherfield newsagent Cathy. She joined the cast in 2015. She says that the decision to walk away was made after taking stock of her life, post-Covid.

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