Why is Tracy Barlow leaving Coronation Street? Reason why Corrie soap actress Kate Ford quit the cobbles
Tracy Barlow is leaving the cobbles for the sun
TRACY Barlow is arguably one of the most iconic characters on Coronation Street but she’s set to take a break.
She’s made the decision to ditch the cobbles for Spain but why is she leaving?
Why did Tracy Barlow actress Kate Ford leave Coronation Street?
There has been no official statement from Kate Ford who plays Tracy Barlow in Coronation Street as to what is happening to her character.
The actress hasn’t confirmed whether she is leaving the soap or if the storyline will be short lived.
Tracy’s exit hasn’t been confirmed to be a permanent change or if she will be back on our screens soon.
Fans of the soap have been left wondering what will end up happening to Tracy as none of the spoilers point to whether she’s being cut from the script or not.
How did Tracy Barlow leave Coronation Street?
Tracy is swapping her usual life on the cobbles for the Spanish sun.
She’s had a rocky love life over the years but she hasn’t given up as the reason she is moving away is to be with her lover Tommy Orpington.
It scenes that have aired, Tracy made the final decision to live in Spain and leave her partner Steve McDonald and daughter Amy behind.
Steve has tried to win Tracy back despite her leaving him for Tommy.
But it doesn’t look like he’s ready to give up as he has been trying to win her over once again.
However fans have spotted a flaw in her plan.
Viewers have been left wondering who is going to look after her flower shop while she’s in a different country.
How long was Tracy Barlow on Coronation Street?
Tracy has been a staple on our screens for multiple decades.
The character burst onto the cobbles back in 1977 but wasn’t played by Kate Ford at the time.
Kate took on the role in 2002 and has been a fan favourite ever since.
During her time on the soap, Tracy has been involved in plenty of dramatic storylines.
Her time on the show has seen her involved in murders, affairs and being on death’s door.
Who was Tracy Barlow played by on Coronation Street?
Tracy was played by three other actresses before Kate.
She was played by Christabel Finch until November 21 1983.
Holly Chamarette then played the role from July 8 1985 until March 23 1988.
Dawn Acton took on the role from December 12 1988 to July 10 1995.
She reprised the role for two short stints in November 1996 and December 1997.
She played the role once again on March 14 1999 and made her final appearance as Tracy on October 10 1999.
Kate Ford first appeared as Tracy on December 25 2002.