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Perdita
22-03-2009, 14:26
Coronation Street star Rachel Leskovac has expressed fears that she could be axed from the soap.

The actress, who has played Natasha Blakeman since May 2008, confirmed that news of job cuts at ITV has left her concerned over her future.

"I am secure till August and I will know in May whether or not they want to keep me," Leskovac told The People. "But I am worried that if ITV are going to make cuts, I might go.

"I am going to have the best time I can and also hope I make as good an impact as possible so they keep me on.

"It's very quiet out there for actors, not much drama is being made. My agent told me I am in the best place even with the cuts that are happening though."

Leskovac was best known for playing murderous nurse Kelly Yorke in Holby City before landing her Weatherfield role. She has also appeared in The Royal and Where The Heart Is.

Perdita
24-05-2009, 06:22
Coronation Street star Rachel Leskovac has admitted that she is still unsure over her future with the soap.

The actress, who plays Natasha Blakeman, first expressed fears that she could be axed two months ago in the wake of job cuts at ITV.

In a new interview with The Mirror, Leskovac has confirmed that she remains in the dark over her fate.

"Everything has been going great guns but something might happen and then I might not be part of the soap any more," Leskovac explained. "This show certainly keeps you on your toes.

"I have a three-year contract, that is made up of a series of options. It's different for everyone but for me it's every six months, so I'll know at the end of this month if it's going to be extended. It does make me feel nervous.

"I do feel much more settled now than when I joined the soap but I never take anything for granted in this profession."

Weatherfield producers announced earlier this month that Jonathan Dixon (Darryl Morton) and Wanda Opalinska (Vicki Dankowska) are leaving the programme due to "natural story progression".

Katy
24-05-2009, 15:17
She has never had a story that I can remember.

Perdita
24-05-2009, 18:31
She is Tony Gordon's fancy bit when it suits HIM :angry: