Coronation Street star sparks exit fears as they think she 'kills' soap legend

Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has sparked fears of an upcoming exit as they worry her character is set to 'kill' a soap legend. The actress herself was left 'shocked' to learn Cassie Plummer will turn to poisoning Weatherfield's Ken Barlow.

In more recent months in the ITV soap, Cassie has found herself in the fold at No.1 Coronation Street, having become Ken's carer after he fell down the stairs and fractured his pelvis.

She has continued to support him for months but seemingly had a hidden agenda when Ken revealed he'd won a significant sum on premium bonds. Soon, Ken was whisking himself and Cassie off on a sun-soaked holiday but following the pair's return, during Monday night's (November 18) Corrie, Ken was seen letting Cassie go.

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At the Bistro, Ken treated Cassie to some bubbly, and warmly thanked her for all she had done for him. It soon dawned on Cassie that she no longer had a job and she tried to cover her disappointment as she learned that Steve agreed with Ken's decision. Later, Ken agreed to use his experience and knowledge to help Cassie with her CV, and she ended up joining him back at the house.

But as they chatted and Cassie made Ken a hot drink, viewers saw her crushing a tablet and spiking him while she also gave Ken some of his usual medication.

Then, during Wednesday night’s episode (November 20), things take a dramatic turn as Ken is rushed to hospital. Is Cassie about to be found out, and why is she drugging the man she is supposed to be caring for?

As the storyline twist aired, Claire took to Instagram and shared a