‘Gutted’ Corrie star hits out at Charlotte Jordan’s shock exit – after she’s ‘pulled in for showdown with bosses’
CORONATION Street legend Sally Ann Matthews has declared she is “gutted” after learning her co-star Charlotte Jordan has quit.
Sally, 54, made her feelings clear after Charlotte became the fifth cast member from the crisis-hit soap to leave in a month.
Last week, The Sun told how long-running Corrie star Sally had been hauled before furious bosses following a bizarre online rant.
Sally, who plays Jenny Bradley, had claimed to fans that the hit ITV soap could no longer afford to film on location.
Taking to social media platform Bluesky, she has now shared her disappointment at the news of co-star Charlotte’s departure.
Tipped as ‘the new Michelle Keegan’, 28-year-old Charlotte has played barmaid Daisy Midgeley for four years.
But Sally Ann simply wrote online: “#Gutted x.”
Replying, one fan said: “Sal I’m heartbroken. Tell her no x.”
And another pleaded: “Don’t let Daisy take Jenny with her.”
Charlotte announced her shock departure from Coronation Street on Tuesday evening.
She said: “My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish.
“After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”
Charlotte added: “It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderful institution with even more wonderful colleagues who have taught me so much.
“After a brilliant four years for Daisy it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities.”
The news about Charlotte’s exit comes after four other actors announced they are quitting or have been written out of the soap since December.
Colson Smith (Craig Tinker), Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw), Luca Toolan (Mason Radcliffe) and Sue Devaney (Debbie Webster) are all leaving Weatherfield.
Sean Wilson, meanwhile, was axed in September over a historical sex claim of which he was later cleared.
He had been due to return as Martin Platt as part of the departure storyline for Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth.
Money rant
Last week, The Sun told how Corrie bosses had pulled Sally Ann into an emergency meeting following her online rant about the show in December.
A fan had asked the actress where on location she would like to film, to which she replied: “We don’t do on location … right … ok so the whole ‘Corrie doesn’t do location any more.’
“Thankfully because I fricking hate being on location – location is s**t – I hate it.
“So I’m glad ITV have got no money – am I allowed to say that?
“Well I have said it.”
The Sun contacted Coronation Street for comment.
Coronation Street's most recent exits
Charlotte Jordan announced she was quitting Coronation Street on January 7, 2025. She has played Daisy Midgeley for four years.
Colson Smith revealed he had been axed as Craig Tinker on January 6. He said to fans on social media: “Autumn last year I was told that Craig Tinker’s time on the Cobbles is to come to end in 2025.”
Sue Cleaver exclusively told The Sun On Sunday on January 4 that she has quit playing Eileen Grimshaw after 25 years. Sue has already filmed her exit scenes.
Luca Toolan suddenly bowed out this month after his character Mason Radcliffe was brutally murdered. Luca was told his character was getting the chop last year.
Sue Devaney was said to be ‘furious’ after discovering she was being killed off. She found out last month her character, Debbie Webster, will die in a health storyline this year.
A TV insider told us: “It’s not the first time Sally has raised eyebrows with her comments.
“It’s no secret that the budget isn’t what it used to be, but it’s not something that the actors are encouraged to speak about publicly.
“She’s due to go in and meet with bosses and talk about how she is feeling on the soap in the general. She’s clearly not happy and neither are they.”
The Sun recently told how Corrie stars are set to be offered shorter contracts amid falling viewing figures and a financial squeeze.