Coronation Street star bids goodbye to soap after six and a half years in emotional fan message

MOLLIE Gallagher has bid Coronation Street its last farewell in an emotional post online. The soap star shared a duo of photos of her character, Nina Lucas, on Instagram alongside what she deems as only a goodbye “for now”. Mollie Gallagher has said her final goodbyes to Corrie Credit: Instagram She played the role of Nina on the popular soap for over 6 years Credit: Instagram The statement reads: “Nina and Corrie you have been a dream. “I stepped foot on to the cobbles almost 7 years ago and what a time it has been! Sign up for the Coronation Street newsletter Thank you! “As a working class Actor from Salford I am proud to be part of a show that feels like home, and I am beyond grateful for everything, and everybody there. “Corrie brought a dream of a character to life and I can’t believe l get to say I played a dream role for my first ever acting job.” Read more Coronation Street Fans are so proud of all she has achieved Credit: ITV Mollie will be heading off to star in a theatre production of Silence of the Lambs next Credit: Rex Fans were sad to see Mollie taking her final bow but they were also so proud of her. One user said in the post’s comments section: “So proud of you always.” A second shared: “Wishing you all the best Mollie!!” A third added: “you deserve every opportunity and happiness in the world.” Most read in TV The post comes two months after it was announced that she had quit Corrie. A spokesperson for Coronation Street confirmed: “Mollie has created a unique and well loved character in Nina over the past six and a half years and everyone will be sorry to see her go.” Mollie won’t be enjoying a quieter pace of life for long, as she has already secured her next role. The star is swapping the screen for the stage as she will be making her stage debut as Clarice Starling in the UK and Ireland tour of Silence of the Lambs. Comment now