Coronation Street star Ellie Leach 'to quit after 12 years in the soap'

Ellie Leach, who plays Faye Windass in Coronation Street, is reportedly leaving the soap in a huge summer storyline. During her 12 years in the show her character has gone through a teenage pregnancy and the early menopause.

Currently Faye is in the middle of a major storyline, which sees her being reunited with her daughter Miley, who she had with Jackson when she was still very young. The actress is expected to leave the soap as part of a summer storyline, although details are still under wraps, the Mirror reports.

Ellie has played Tim’s daughter Faye for over a decade. It’s believed her character won’t be killed off so she could make a return to the show one day.

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A source told The Sun: "Ellie’s been on the soap since she was 10 years old so it’s all she’s known, she sees the cast like an extension of her family. She’s sad to be leaving, but grateful that her character won’t be killed off.

"She’s going to have a go at trying other acting roles for a bit."

A spokesperson for the ITV soap has approached for comment.

Back in 2021, Ellie told The Mirror she couldn't believe she had been on the show for a decade.

"It is crazy to think it is 10 years. It has gone so fast but I also feel like I have been there my whole life. For what time I can remember, Corrie has been my life. As a child, you just can’t believe it. You don’t really know at that age what is happening," she said.

"I definitely didn’t imagine I would still be here 10 years later. I am the type who doesn’t like to think too far into the future."

She added: "I hope I am there forever. It is an amazing job and