Actor Debbie Rush is leaving Coronation Street. Debbie has been playing Anna Windass for 9 years. It's time for a new challenge for Debbie who has enjoyed her time on Corrie immensely.
Debbie will be filming up to later in the year and will be on screen into early 2018, giving ITV lots of time to sort out a leaving storyline.
Debbie said: “I’ve had an amazing nine years and the decision to leave was not made lightly. I love playing Anna and will miss working with the fantastic cast and crew. I don’t know what the future holds but I am excited to explore what other acting opportunities are out there. I am very grateful for all the brilliant storylines I have been given during my time on Coronation Street and am very much looking forward to what is in store for Anna in the run up to my departure next year.”
Judging from previous reaction on this blog, there will likely be a very mixed reaction from fans. Anna is a character that is sometimes difficult to like. She has certainly had her challenges over the past 9 years including being coerced into having sex with Pat Phelan to get Gary off the hook for an assault charge, adopting a daughter who got pregnant at 12, and most recently suffering very bad burns when David Platt crashed his fuel-filled car on the cobbles.
What's next for Anna? Producer Kate Oates says "Debbie’s decision to pursue other roles will allow us to play an exciting exit story for Anna, which will see her fighting for her family and tackling old enemies head-on.”
Sounds like a possible final confrontation with Pat Phelan to me!
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