She’s been at the centre of the drama in recent years

Coronation Street and Dee-Dee Bailey star Channique Sterling-Brown is reportedly set to leave the soap to ‘pursue other projects.’

Channique’s Dee-Dee has been at the centre of Weatherfield drama over the last few years, but that all looks to be coming to an end.

And, upon hearing this news, fans have been left devastated that Dee-Dee Bailey will soon be leaving their screens.

She’s leaving the cobbles (Credit: ITV)

Coronation Street star Channique Sterling-Brown ‘set to leave’ soap

Ever since arriving onto the Street in 2022, Dee-Dee’s had a rollercoaster of a time.

Falling in love with villain Joel Deering, Dee-Dee’s world was turned upside down when he finally showed his true colours before his death.

More recently, after giving birth to baby Laila and backtracking on putting her up for adoption, Dee-Dee’s tried to find romance again with Ollie. But, the soap is now gearing up for her exit.

With Channique being said to be heading off to ‘pursue new opportunities,’ a source told Express.co.uk: “Posters are up around the Corrie set behind the scenes, it is common knowledge that Channique is going, and cast have been informed.”

A source also told The Sun: “It was Channique’s decision to go and she told bosses some time ago.

“She’s hugely talented and ambitious and the world will be her oyster.”

It is expected that Channique is now preparing to film her final scenes this month. An on-screen exit should follow later this year.

Coronation Street declined to comment.

Fans will be sad to see her go (Credit: ITV)

Coronation Street fans express upset over exit news

With Dee-Dee being such an integral part of the show in recent years, Coronation Street fans have been left upset by the news of her upcoming exit.

On social media, one person on X wrote: “Oh, I liked Dee-Dee.”
Another person on Reddit worried: “I fear this is the beginning of the end for the Baileys.”

A third person complained: “Yeah, Dee-Dee is one of the characters the producers should be trying their best to keep, but given the material she is getting lately, I see why she wants to pursue other opportunities.”

A fourth viewer concerned about the number of cast exits recently commented: “It’s starting to feel like a sinking ship.”

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