Craig Gazey has announced that he is leaving Coronation Street.
The actor, who has played Graeme Proctor since April 2008, will bow out from the ITV soap in May but will appear on-screen until July, the serial's official website confirmed. It had recently been claimed that the actor had signed a new deal to remain with the show.
The actor, who has played Graeme Proctor since April 2008, will bow out from the ITV soap in May but will appear on-screen until July, the serial's official website confirmed. It had recently been claimed that the actor had signed a new deal to remain with the show.
"When I first joined the cast I had no idea just how much I would enjoy being part of such an amazing team," Gazey said. "But I became an actor for the diversity of work and the opportunity to play different roles, I also really miss working in theatre. I feel this is the right time for me to leave after two and a half fantastic years playing a unique and brilliantly written character.
He continued: "I don't know what the future holds but I hope I will be given the opportunity to show my versatility as an actor and work on different projects."
Producer Phil Collinson commended the actor, adding: "Craig very quickly created a brilliant and memorable character and we are very sad to see him go. But we wish him well and all hope this isn’t the last we see of Graeme."
Introduced as a friend of David Platt's from a young offender's institution, Graeme - currently dating Tina McIntyre - went on to develop a close relationship with Ashley Peacock during his time working in the butchers.
Gazey was named 'Best Newcomer' at the 2010 National Television Awards.
He continued: "I don't know what the future holds but I hope I will be given the opportunity to show my versatility as an actor and work on different projects."
Producer Phil Collinson commended the actor, adding: "Craig very quickly created a brilliant and memorable character and we are very sad to see him go. But we wish him well and all hope this isn’t the last we see of Graeme."
Introduced as a friend of David Platt's from a young offender's institution, Graeme - currently dating Tina McIntyre - went on to develop a close relationship with Ashley Peacock during his time working in the butchers.
Gazey was named 'Best Newcomer' at the 2010 National Television Awards.
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Struggling to see your white font Darlo 
, I really liked Rachel, Jacqui, Mike, Ron and Barry Grant plus the legends Jimmy and Sinbad. The patio murder still one of the best storylines of all time!.
, Paula Lane said so on Loose Women lmao.
She mings 
