Stella Price to stay at Corrie
 

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CORRIE star Michelle Collins is quitting as Rovers landlady Stella Price — to spend more time with her teenage daughter.

Ex-EastEnder Michelle, 51, is fed up with having to commute from London to Manchester for filming.

The Cockney actress, who joined in April last year, has just been given a new 12-month contract — even though fans criticised her dodgy northern accent.

But Michelle — who played Albert Square superbitch Cindy Beale — says daughter Maia Rose, 15, comes first.

She said: “I will be in the show until this time next year but I think she would sue me after that.

“My daughter has her GCSEs next year. I want to be around to support her so I’ll have to take time out.

“I find it really difficult working in Manchester and then coming back to London to be a mum. I don’t want to unsettle Maia.”

Michelle had looked set for a long run in the ITV soap, and her departure will be a big blow.

Sue Johnston — from comedy The Royle Family — has even been signed to play Stella’s mum Gloria.

A source said: “We hoped she would be talked about in the same breath as Annie Walker, Bet Lynch and Liz McDonald. It doesn’t look like that will happen now.”

Stella’s storylines have included her being revealed as Leanne Barlow’s mum.

The Sun

Already? Bit naff

It wouldnt be til next summer, but tbh I wouldnt be too bothered

Actress Michelle Collins has today denied reports that she is planning to quit Coronation Street.

Following a story in a national newspaper, Michelle, who plays Rovers landlady Stella Price, said she is enjoying working on the show.

Michelle said: "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."

ITV

lol, I wish they'd get rid of Karl though, his story with Sunita is a bit vomit inducing tbh

I wouldnt mind Karl and Sunita both being killed off