Coronation Street star Shelley King has revealed the real reason she left the soap after her character was axed.

The actress, 65, who starred as fan favourite character Yasmeen Metcalfe on the soap since 2014.

Speaking in a new clip, shared to the soap’s official Instagram, Shelley said: ‘I’ve been so privileged to be living in number six.

‘I’ve had the most wonderful time. I’m very sad to be leaving. I just felt I’d have to try going back to the stage.’

Hinting at a possible return, she added: ‘So, as you know, Yas is going to do other things but she will not say goodbye.’

‘She will say, as the French do, a bientot, which means, see you soon. Somewhere, somehow’

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Coronation Street star Shelley King has revealed the real reason she left the soap after her character was axed (pictured in June)

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The actress, 65, who starred as fan favourite character Yasmeen Metcalfe on the soap since 2014