Natalie Gumede, who plays Kirsty Soames in Coronation Street, has confirmed that she is leaving the popular programme.

The actress is due to film her final scenes on the street next week and has taken to Twitter to say farewell to the fans.

 

Natalie has made an impression on the soap and was nominated for an NTA.

She wrote: “I can now confirm what you all suspected: Corrie is on a Kirsty countdown!!

“The last 18 months have been incredible, thank you all so much! Your support has touched me greatly, and working with the Corrie team has been an honour and a pleasure!”

 

Her character Kirsty was abusive towards her partner Tyrone.

Natalie, who was involved in one of the soap’s biggest storylines this year, also said thank you to Alan Halsall who plays her onscreen partner Tyrone Dobbs.

She said: “Thank you Alan Halsall for your generosity as a person and as an actor! And all of my castmates, crewmates and all who look after us so well.

“After my final Corrie filming day next week, I will look back with love, and look forward to new adventures xxx [sic].”