NEWEST UPDATE!! Coronation Street Legend Sparks EXIT Fears as She Teases Huge Break from Soap and New Job

Fans of Coronation Street are on edge after a beloved actress announced she would be taking a significant break from the show for a new job abroad. Sally Ann Matthews, who plays Jenny Connor, revealed she won’t be appearing on screen for a while as she jets off for a new adventure. Matthews, 53, has been part of the soap since 1986, but during a recent Instagram Live session, she teased that she’s following her character’s footsteps by taking a “million years” off. She plans to make the most of her break by traveling and potentially finding a new job abroad.

This means that The Rovers Return Inn will be without Jenny Connor for the upcoming weeks, leaving Daisy Midgeley and Glenda Shuttleworth in charge. Matthews explained her decision, saying, “I chose to get on an airplane because I’m particularly quiet at work. I’ve got like a million years off, so I chose to go on an airplane.” She added that she’s been to Cyprus twice in the past five weeks and has more travel plans, including another trip to Cyprus.

Fans were quick to respond with questions, worried that she might be permanently leaving Coronation Street. Matthews added to the mystery by stating, “You’re not going to be seeing Jenny for quite a long while, so that’s that.” Despite this, a source claims that Matthews has no plans to permanently leave her role.

This news comes shortly after the shock announcement that Helen Worth, who plays Gail Platt, is also leaving the show after 50 years. Worth expressed that this year felt like the perfect time to leave, having celebrated her long tenure on the show. She plans to film her final scenes in July 2024, which will air at the end of the year. Her departure has already prompted heartfelt reactions from her co-stars.

As fans process these developments, the absence of Jenny Connor and Gail Platt will undoubtedly leave a significant impact on Coronation Street.