Coronation Street fans will welcome back a familiar face who left the show 10 years ago, with them returning for Eileen Grimshaw's exit storyline very soon on the ITV soap

Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver has revealed the reason why she is set to leave Coronation Street after 25 years. The Loose Women star, 61, has played the outspoken Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap since 2000.

Sue Cleaver has been a mainstay on Coronation Street since 2000, but has now decided to walk away from the cobbles after 25 years playing Eileen Grimshaw

Coronation Street legend Sue Cleaver is said to have quit her role of Eileen Grimshaw on the programme after 25 years but her character could return

Actress Sue Cleaver will leave Coronation Street after 25 years, but is keeping the “door open” to make a return to the soap. The star, 61, has played the outspoken and uncomplicated Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV show since 2000.

Sue Cleaver has confirmed she is quitting Coronation Street after portraying Eileen Grimshaw in the ITV soap for the past 25 years.

Coronation Street stalwart Sue Cleaver has announced her departure from the soap after a remarkable 25-year stint. The actress, who has portrayed the straight-talking Eileen Grimshaw, revealed that she's ready to step away from the cobbles just days into the New Year.

Coronation Street' actress Charlotte Jordan has quit the cobbles after four years portraying Daisy Midgeley, just days after Sue Cleaver and Colson Smith confirmed their soap exits and Luca Toolan's character was killed off.

Sue Cleaver has played Eileen Grimshaw in the long-running ITV soap for 25 years but has revealed the reason she is leaving the cobbles

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver confirmed at the weekend that she is leaving the ITV soap after 25 years of playing Eileen Grimshaw - and it seems she may have hinted at her exit before then