Michelle Collins denies she is leaving Corrie

Coronation Street actress Michelle Collins has issued a statement following press reports that she is to leave the street.
Collins, who plays Rovers Return landlady Stella Price, was rumoured this morning to be leaving the soap next year to spend time with her family. She has said today that she has ‘no plans’ to leave, and has recently signed a new contract with the show.

“I am very happy working on Coronation Street and have no plans to leave the show. I have recently signed a new contract for another 12 months and have not said I’m planning to leave the show after that time. I’m really enjoying playing Stella and have made some firm friends on the cast.
There are a lot of exciting storylines in the pipeline for Stella, including the recent casting of Sue Johnston as her mum, and I’m relishing the chance to be part of such an amazing show.”

Collins joined the show last year but has come into criticism from fans regarding her ‘northern accent’.