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Katie Fitzpatrick

ITV Corrie favourite Fiz Stape set to leave the famous cobbles after 21 years in upsetting exit

She's been a favourite with Corrie fans since she arrived on the famous cobbles in 2001, but Fiz Stape could be set to bid farewell to Coronation Street to make a fresh start in a new home with boyfriend Phill Whittaker.

Fiz made her first appearance in the soap as a feisty teen fostered by Roy and Hayley Cropper 21 years ago.

The Underworld machinist and antiques dealer, played by Bury actress Jennie McAlpine, 38, was initially only meant to appear for five episodes but was made a permanent character.

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