A show insider has clarified: ‘Shelley spoke to producers early last year and advised that after 10 years on the show and being involved in many major storylines during the past decade she had decided the time has come for her to explore other opportunities.
Actress Katy Cavanagh has reprised her role as Julie after nine years as part of her on-screen sister Eileen Grimshaw’s exit plot.
A source told Metro: 'It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline.
After 14 years, Corrie has decided to also write out police officer Craig, with the actor sharing his love for the show on social media following the decision, delivered to him last year.
Coronation Street returnee Julie Carp is forced to reveal what’s really brought her back to Weatherfield next week.
