The Mirror reports today that Corrie producers "are delighted with her character and she will finalise the details of her new deal in January.
Stella's on-screen partner Karl Munro and daughter Eva Price, played by John Michie and Catherine Tyldesley, are also set to stay as the family will try to buy the Rovers Return after Christmas.
A Corrie insider said: “The viewers took to them and they’re getting rewarded.” Not in our house, they didn't. We've warmed to Karl and Eva but we really can't stand Stella.
A Street spokeswoman confirmed the new contract plans and said: “Everyone is really pleased.”
I'm not. Are you?
I mean, I would be pleased if Stella had been brought in gradually instead of being thrown in our faces as Leanne's mum. She then saved Leanne's life in the bookies raid and has been involved in and on screen in just about almost every single storyline that's ever been on Corrie since she first appeared. I'm fed up to the back teeth with her and I don't care if it's Christmas, yes, this is a rant. I have nothing against Michelle Collins, but by God, please, no more Stella.
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