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Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?

Your essential guide to the comings and goings on the cobbles in 2026.

Jacob Roberts as Kit Green in Coronation Street sat on a waiting room chair in a hospital leaning and supporting his weight on his knees.

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Published: Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 11:45 pm

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With twists and turns galore in soapland, it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street.

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We have now started 2026 in earnest, following the shocking death of Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) during the crossover event with Emmerdale, Corriedale.

RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months.

So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes.

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Coronation Street cast 2026

The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below.

Below are the upcoming changes to the regular cast.

LEAVING

Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney)

Debbie Webster stands in a pink blazer in a court in a scene from Coronation Street

Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney) has been diagnosed with dementia. ITV

When is Debbie Webster leaving? 2027.

Actress Sue Devaney is being written out of the show as her fan-favourite character Debbie Webster is due to be killed off in a long-running dementia storyline.

Devaney first appeared as 15-year-old Debbie Webster and starred in the role for one year before returning to the soap in 2019, and has been a main cast member since 2020.

A source told Metro: "It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline."

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They added: "It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house.

"There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years."

The report also revealed that the character of Debbie was expected to stay in the show beyond 2025 to complete the long-running storyline, so there is plenty of Debbie still to come on-screen.

The storyline was later confirmed by ITV and actress Sue Devaney, who revealed in June 2025 that she would still be on the soap until at least 2027.

Who has left Coronation Street in 2026?

Nina looks out of the window of Roy's vintage green car in a scene from Coronation Street

Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas leaving Weatherfield. ITV

The following characters have left Coronation Street in 2026.

Who has left Coronation Street in 2025?

Dee-Dee chats to Alya in Speed Daal in Coronation Street

We've waved goodbye to Dee Dee Bailey! ITV

The following characters departed Coronation Street in 2025.

Who has left Coronation Street in 2024?

Jesse and Gail hugging and looking awkward

Jesse and Gail in Coronation Street. ITV

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2024.

Who has left Coronation Street in 2023?

Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow in Coronation Street

Chris Gascoyne as Peter Barlow in Coronation Street ITV

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2023.

Who left Coronation Street in 2022?

EMBARGOED 23rd September 2022

Millie Gibson as Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street ITV

The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2022.

Who else will remain in Weatherfield by the end of the year?

Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers. If you’re looking for more to watch check out our TV Guide.

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