Coronation Street's Ellie Leach in tears are she's seen with co-star cousin for first time since emotional soap exit
06.06.2023 - 15:57
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Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach was seen wiping tears from her eyes as she was spotted for the first time since her emotional soap exit. The actress, who played Faye Windass in the ITV soap for 12 years, waved goodbye to the cobbles last month.
Fans of the long-running watched the character reunite with Miley, the daughter she gave up after giving birth at 13, and Jackson Hodge, the child's father. After her initial reservations, Faye began spending time with Miley and Jackson, with the former young couple even sharing a kiss.
It left Faye struggling to mix her new life with her boyfriend Craig Tinker with her old one with Jackson and Miley. And, before she left Weatherfield, Craig discovered the truth about Faye and Jackson’s kiss - and turned to blackmail amid his own heartbreak.
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But, after realising the error of his ways, and watching the family pose for family photos as Miley explained how she plans to put together an album to remember them by, cop Craig told Faye that if she wants to go with Jackson and Miley to Slough then she should do it. So, with her case packed, Faye jumped in her dad's taxi and headed off.
After the scenes Ellie, who has played Faye since 2011, typed a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. "Farewell Faye Windass," the 22-year-old started her post. "And just like that, 12 years at @coronationstreet has come to end!! At 9 years old I could have never imagined how much this show would change my life.
"I have worked with some of the most incredible people and have learnt so much over the years that i will continue to hold onto for the rest of my life. Everyone says we’re like a family at corrie and we really are. From the