Kym quits Corrie but vows: I’ll be back!
ACTRESS PLANS TO EXPLORE NEW ROLES AFTER 13 YEARS ON COBBLES
KYM Marsh has quit Coronation Street after 13 years.
The actress, who has played Michelle Connor since 2006, says she wants to explore new roles.
Before you think Michelle could be the next character to meet her demise, don’t worry – there are no plans to kill her off.
Kym said in a statement: “When I was lucky enough to be offered four episodes on Coronation Street I could never in my wildest dreams have thought I’d be here 13 years later.
“It’s been an incredibly difficult decision but it feels like the right time for me to take a break from the show and explore some other roles.
“But this isn’t the last you’ve heard of Michelle Connor, she’ll be back! I can’t wait to see what the writers have in store for the future.” According to reports, soap boss Iain MacLeod was desperately hoping to keep her on, while executive producer confirmed her exit, saying they are ‘very sad’ to see her leave after doing a “fantastic job” with her character.
“Kym has done a fantastic job on the show as Michelle Connor, bringing incredible heart and humanity to some hugely important stories,” he said.
“We will be really sad to lose her when she goes but totally understand that, after dedicating herself to the show for so long and so brilliantly, she now fancies trying something else for a while.
“We, and the audience, thank her and wish her well.”
Kym first shot to fame in 2000 on ITV reality show Popstars, eventually becoming a singer in Hear’Say.
It’s been an incredibly difficult decision but it feels like the right time for me to take a break Kym Marsh