ITV Coronation Street confirms James Bailey exit as fans share reaction to Nathan Graham leaving soap

Coronation Street has confirmed that James Bailey will be saying goodbye to Weatherfield in upcoming scenes. It was rumoured last week that Nathan Graham had quit the ITV soap after three years.

And it appears the rumours are true as latest spoilers show retired Weatherfield Country footballer James will head for pastures new after deciding to officially end his football career after collapsing on the pitch earlier this month. The sportsman hid his credentials in order to join the Rovers Return versus Flying Horse football match.

When the Flying Horse took the lead it was over to James to try and win the match. With only minutes remaining, James gave the game his all, putting the Rovers in front. But suddenly he collapsed and his dad Ed rushed across the pitch frantically calling an ambulance as eldest son Michael performs CPR.

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He was later told he had suffered a cardiac arrest but will make a recovery. However, his footballing career was hanging by a thread as they were now aware he suffers from a heart condition known as cardiomyopathy. And in scenes aired in the ITV soap on Monday night (September 26), fans saw James officially decide to cut his contract with his beloved football team.

As he sorts a pay-off from the club, next week, Corrie viewers will see James starting to think about his future and he's left intrigued when his uncle Ronnie mentions a youth centre near Lewisham, which is looking for a football coach. Realising it’s close to where boyfriend Danny lives, James promises to call them straight away.

An excited James later tells Ronnie that he got the job at the youth centre and starts the following day. In the bistro,