Lucy Fallon decided in August she wanted to leave 'Coronation Street'.
Lucy Fallon
The 23-year-old actress has confirmed she will depart her role as Bethany Platt - who she has played since 2015 - at the end of her contract in 2020, and admits she didn't make the choice "lightly".
She wrote on Twitter: "Just to clarify, my decision to leave was made in August last year and has nothing to do with ANYONE at Coronation Street. I didn't make it lightly and I am going to miss every single person there. Excited for my final year at the best place! Woo (sic)"
Lucy admitted it was an "extremely difficult" decision to quit the show, and she thanked executive producer Iain MacLeod and "everyone at 'Coronation Street'" for their support.
She tweeted: "Would've liked the chance to announce this in my own time lol... however, after the most incredible 4 years, I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020.
It's hard to put into words how much this show means to me. I've made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry, I've had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I've laughed with the best people everyday. I'm so thankful to Iain and everyone at Coronation Street, I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly. Thank you so much for your support and love... can't wait to see what's in store for Bethany this year. (sic)"
Lucy is heading on holiday on Saturday (04.05.19) and admits she "needs" a break at the moment.
She wrote: "Off on holiday on Saturday with some of my fave kidz. SUN N DAIQUIRIS is what I need right now #letsgochamp x (sic)"
Lucy's decision comes after Faye Brookes (Kate Connor), Tristan Gemmill (Robert Preston) and Kym Marsh (Michelle Connor) all recently announced they are leaving the soap.
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