Fans 'obsessed' as Corrie star Ellie Leach shares new hairstyle after fans make plea over her character as they prepare for her exit

Coronation Street's Faye Windass has been going through a turbulent time on the cobbles with the return of her ex Jackson Hodge from Canada with their daughter Miley. But actress Ellie Leach wasn't having a hair drama as she sent fans wild with a new look.

Earlier this month it was reported that Ellie, 22, who has played Faye in Coronation Street since 2011, was leaving the soap in a huge summer storyline. During her 12 years in the show her character has been through a teenage pregnancy and the early menopause.

Currently Faye is in the middle of a major storyline after being reunited with her daughter Miley, who she had with Jackson when she was 13. The actress is expected to leave the soap this summer, although details are still under wraps.

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Ellie, fom Bury, looked a world away from the troubles on the famous street as she smiled serenely with a fresh new do in a picture shared on her Instagram. Her brunette tresses have been transformed with a lighter shade for the spring and cut into glossy layers with a soft fringe.

Her co-star Paddy Bever, who plays Max Turner, exclaimed "Fringe! obsessed! x" And her fellow Corrie favourite cousin Brooke Vincent, who played Sophie Webster, replied with a love-heart eyes emoji.

"The hair," remarked Catherine Tyldesley who played Eve Price in the ITV soap. "Pretty!!!" gasped Chloe Patton. "Wowza," enthused emnaylor. And Miaxedwards posted: "INSANE" with flame emojis.

Coronation Street couple Faye and Craig Tinker have been solid for years, but have hit a rocky patch after Jackson turned her head and meddled in their relationship. Craig, played by Colson Smith, as been feeling a little bit insecure since his