Coronation Street rocked as award-winning star dubbed ‘new Michelle Keegan’ QUITS to become fifth to leave in weeks
CORONATION Street beauty Charlotte Jordan has quit the soap — the fifth star to leave in just a month.
The 28-year-old, who plays Rovers barmaid Daisy Midgeley, will bow out later this year.
She said last night: “My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish.
“After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”
Charlotte, tipped as the next Michelle Keegan, has told sources that despite “loving the show” she is hungry to see what other opportunities await.
The popular star’s exit comes after four actors announced they are quitting or have been written out of the soap since December.
Charlotte said: “It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderful institution with even more wonderful colleagues who have taught me so much.
“After a brilliant four years for Daisy it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”
An explosive storyline has been scripted for her exit.
Since arriving in 2020 Daisy has been part of the soap’s biggest moments including her stalking ordeal and a plot which saw her take over the Rovers with stolen money.
She won the British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance after Daisy was the victim of a wedding day acid attack by Justin Rutherford (Andrew Still).
At Christmas, Daisy discovered she was pregnant with the baby of ex Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) or new lover Kit Green (Jacob Roberts).
A source added: “Charlotte has loved her time on the cobbles but is young, ambitious and hungry to see what else is out there for her.
“She told bosses last April that her next contract would be her last, giving them a year to craft an exciting exit storyline.
“She’s still filming now and her final scenes will play out in early summer. She’s adored by cast and crew and will be hugely missed.”
ITV soaps Corrie and Emmerdale have seen budgets slashed recently.
New Corrie boss Kate Brooks warned last month she will be axing characters including “some unexpected ones that will send shockwaves”.
Colson Smith (Craig Tinker), Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw), Luca Toolan (Mason Radcliffe) and Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) are quitting or have been written out.
Sean Wilson was axed in September over a historical sex claim of which he was later cleared.
He had been due to return as Martin Platt as part of the departure storyline for Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth.
