Channique Sterling-Brown has confirmed that she is about to exit Coronation Street as fan favourite Dee-Dee Bailey.
After reports circulated at the end of last week, Channique responded to the news with an Instagram post.
As she’s revealed that she is indeed leaving the ITV soap, here’s all we know so far about her upcoming exit.
Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown to exit as Dee-Dee Bailey
Last week, it was reported that Channique had made the decision to bow out of Coronation Street and leave the soap for new adventures.
At the time, a source told Express.co.uk: “Posters are up around the Corrie set behind the scenes, it is common knowledge that Channique is going, and cast have been informed.”
A source also informed The Sun: “It was Channique’s decision to go and she told bosses some time ago.
“She’s hugely talented and ambitious and the world will be her oyster.”
Channique’s reason for leaving Corrie ‘revealed’
With it being reported that Channique hopes to ‘pursue other opportunities,’ Channique also expressed her excitement for the future.
The actress made the decision to leave the soap, reflecting on the choice made in a recent Instagram post.
She shared: “After three whirlwind years of Dee-Dee Bailey, I’ve decided to say farewell to the cobbles. Bittersweet to be saying goodbye, but I am so excited for pastures new and enjoying the end of playing Princess Diana and her many expressions.”
Here’s when Dee-Dee’s final scenes could air
Yesterday (Monday, October 6), the Coronation Street star took to Instagram Stories to share a short clip of herself and co-stars Jason Callender and Ryan Russell.
The trio could be seen in the Rovers, with Christmas decorations peaking through the background.
Channique said: “Last time filming in the local x”
With Channique Sterling-Brown currently filming her final scenes around about now, viewers can expect Dee-Dee’s last scenes on screen to air in around about 6-8 weeks.
This would mean that Dee-Dee is due to leave at the end of November/ start of December. Either way, it will be before the year ends.
The details of Dee-Dee’s exit storyline are yet to have been revealed.
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