One of Coronation Street’s favourite characters, Kelly, will shortly be off our screens as Tupele Dorgu, who plays the rough-and-ready character, is leaving the show early next year.

On ITV’s Corrie website, Tupele said, “I feel privileged to have been part of such an iconic show for five years and I am grateful to everyone at Coronation Street for the opportunities I have been given.

“I have however decided to leave the show and am very excited about seeking new challenges and opportunities within the industry.”

Tupele has played Kelly Crabtree for five years on the show and some of her final storylines will see her getting romantically involved with Gail Platt’s son, Nick. Exactly how Kelly will be written out though hasn’t yet been revealed.

Aww I’m going to miss her!