Coronation Street star Katherine Kelly is reportedly planning to quit the soap when her contract runs out next year.
The actress, who has played Becky McDonald for nearly five years, apparently wants to explore new acting roles but has been assured by producer Phil Collinson that the door will be left open for her.
A source told the Daily Star Sunday: "It came as a huge blow to everyone but, after nearly five years playing Becky, they understood her decision. She wants to go off and try other roles. Becky is one of the soap's most popular characters and since they teamed her up with Steve they've quickly become one of the soap world's favourite couples.
"It was a really hard decision for Katherine as she adores Corrie. She was a huge fan of the show before she joined and will always be grateful for everything that Corrie has done for her. She'll be a big loss but her contract doesn't run out until the end of October so she'll be on screen until next Christmas."
A Coronation Street spokesman said: "Katherine Kelly is committed to Coronation Street to the end of 2011. It would be premature to discuss the departure of any actor when they still have almost 12 months to go on their contract."
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