Claire Sweeney makes Coronation Street exit admission as she’s seen enjoying new role

Actress Claire Sweeney, who plays Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap, has been seen enjoying the role she left to take on

Claire Sweeney has made an admission about her Coronation Street exit as she has been seen enjoying the role she left the long-running show to take on.

The actress made her debut in the ITV soap back in 2023 when she arrived as drug user Cassie Plummer, and was revealed to be the long-lost mum of Alan’s character, Tyrone Dobbs, and the estranged daughter of Evelyn.

After eventually getting herself straight, Cassie was seen settling into Weatherfield alongside her family and even got herself a love interest in Steve McDonald, much to the dismay of her sparring partner, Tracy Barlow.

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However, it was confirmed earlier in the summer that Claire would be departing Weatherfield, with her exit coming as she prepares to take on the role of Miss Hannigan in a tour of the musical, Annie.

While she continues to appear on-screen as Cassie’s exit plays out, Claire has long finished filming, and last week, the TV and theatre star was seen officially taking on the role of Miss Hannigan from Strictly Come Dancing star La Voix, who made her debut when the new tour got underway in Wimbledon on May 23.

Taking to Instagram ahead of her first performance, Claire posted a video to her Instagram Story as she practised one of her numbers in her hotel room. She later posted a picture of herself transformed into the iconic character and wrote on her Instagram page: “Miss Hannigan @anniemusicaluk first night.”

But back to Claire’s Corrie exit, and in her latest social media post, the soap star has shared a look at her interview about her departure and new role, which was headlined: “It feels like I’ve broken up with a boyfriend I’m still in love with!”

And fans were quick to respond. @instakilminsta said: “Really hope we’ll get to see Cassie back on Corrie again someday @claire.sweeney.” @andrewgtran commented: “I’ll miss your character. I love your rivalry with Tracy.” @alfielucy wrote: “Hopefully the doors been left open for Cassie’s to return.”

@chrisfossey5546 posted: “You’ve been terrific in Corrie. Sad to see you leave, but hopefully we will see you return at some point.” @elenarichards3499_ added: “Cassie has to come back to Corrie…. She’s a great character.”