The actress, who has played Carla Connor since 2006, said that while the show’s producers have made it possible for her to return, she is calling it quits.
On social media, Corrie colleagues have been posting their best wishes to the 43-year-old star.
Ryan Thomas, who is also soon to depart after 15 years playing builder Jason Grimshaw, shared a photo on Instagram. The message was captioned: “So my bestie Ali King leaves today, a new start a new beginning wishing all the luck in the world and 3 weeks time I’ll be joining her.”
Alison has said she only ever planned to be in the Weatherfield soap for four years initially.
A key member of the Corrie cast, her character has been through the mill since she arrived on Coronation Street with husband Paul Connor (played by Sean Gallagher) and brother-in-law Liam Connor, who was played by Rob James-Collier before the actor left for Downton Abbey.
Carla’s numerous trials and tribulations have included the breakdown of her first marriage to Paul, her second to Tony Gordon (Gray O’Brien) and her third to Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne).
Carla was a victim of rape, she was held hostage and battled alcoholism, and she later attempted suicide.
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