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.

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

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

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

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's Sue Cleaver, beloved for her portrayal of Eileen Grimshaw, has sparked a wave of support after expressing her post-Christmas fatigue on social media. The 61-year-old actress, who has been a fixture on the cobbles for nearly 25 years took a short break from the soap to star as Mother Superior in Sister Act The Musical.

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

Sue Cleaver is set to leave 'Coronation Street'. The 61-year-old actress has played Eileen Grimshaw on the ITV soap since 2000, but Sue is now poised to leave 'Coronation Street' in order to pursue new acting projects.