The Coronation Avenue icon is reportedly making a shock exit from the ITV cleaning soap practically 40 years after her debut on the cobbles, after information of her departure got here earlier this yr
A Coronation Avenue legend has exited the cleaning soap practically 40 years after her debut on the cobbles.
Corrie legend Sally Ann Matthews, who performs Jenny Connor, appeared to go away the ITV cleaning soap on Wednesday (October 1). The actress confirmed her departure from Corrie again in August.
In a heartfelt assertion on Instagram, she mentioned: “I used to be supposed to remain for 5 months however ended up doing an additional 10 years as a result of I cherished it a lot! It is time although to play these elements I at all times hoped I might once I’d ‘grown up’. Thanks Trafford Wharf Highway for the reminiscences and infinite laughter x.”
Jenny appeared to have her remaining scenes on Wednesday evening, bidding Weatherfield farewell for a brand new life in Tenerife. It was recognized she was leaving, however the exit storyline got here as a shock for viewers as nothing had been confirmed in spoilers.
Within the episode, Jenny was handed an envelope full of money by Rita. Jenny had lied to her love curiosity George, letting him assume Rita is dying after her fall, however she’s caught out as he learns that this is not true.
Jenny tells Rita she’s a “unhappy lonely idiot” and that George makes her really feel “seen”. Rita tells her she ought to apologise to George for deceptive him.
On the funeral parlour, she tells George: “I needed to apologise for deceptive you about Rita.” George asks: “Was it a joke, some sort of check?”
George tells her off for utilizing Rita to spend extra time with him fairly than Christina. After she finally ends up reflecting on her life on the cobbles, he tells her she may begin a brand new life over in Tenerife.
At first, Jenny insists she will be able to’t go away Rita, however George and Rita determine it is the suitable transfer for her. When Jenny returns, Rita offers her the wad of cash and tells her: “It’s for a flight – a method.
“It’s time you begin liking your self once more and I don’t assume that’s one thing you’re getting spherical right here. Who desires to spend life being grateful? And for those who do stick round right here lengthy sufficient it’ll be my flip. I’ve acquired pals round right here, good pals. I shall be alright.”
Jenny insists it is “not goodbye” however Rita says: “It’s for right now” and guarantees to go to her in Tenerife. Rita breaks down in tears as Jenny tells her foster daughter she’ll be there if Rita wants her.
Rita says: “Don’t say that Jenny, don’t say that. I’ll be alright.” Jenny walks out of the pub dumps her outdated Rovers Return Inn licensee plate within the bin and walks away from the cobbles.
Sally initially portrayed Jenny Bradley from 1986 till 1991. She made a short comeback in 1993, earlier than returning full-time in 2015.
Coronation Avenue continues on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV and ITV X.
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