Channique Sterling-Brown Says Goodbye

Coronation Street is bracing for another major exit as Channique Sterling-Brown confirmed she has left the ITV soap after three years. The actress, who brought solicitor Dee-Dee Bailey to life in 2022, shared a heartfelt farewell on Instagram with a collection of photos from her time on the cobbles.

“After three whirlwind years of Dee-Dee Bailey, I’ve decided to say farewell to the cobbles,” she wrote. “Bittersweet to be saying goodbye, but I am so excited for pastures new.”

Dee-Dee’s Rollercoaster Journey

Since arriving on the street, Dee-Dee has been central to dramatic storylines — from her turbulent romance with Joel Deering, whose sinister side shocked fans, to nearly losing her life after giving birth to baby Laila earlier this year.

Her resilience and warmth made her a fan favorite, and news of her exit has left viewers devastated.

Fans Predict a Heartbreaking Exit

Speculation is already mounting about how Dee-Dee will be written out. On Facebook fan pages, many fear the character won’t be given a happy ending.

One viewer asked: “Sad about Dee-Dee leaving! Always liked her, do we think she’ll get a happy ending?” Another replied bluntly: “Probably not.”

Others braced for the worst, predicting tragedy. “Wouldn’t surprise me if they kill her off,” one fan suggested, while another agreed, adding a crying emoji.

A Wave of Departures

Dee-Dee’s exit comes amid a string of cast changes shaking Weatherfield. Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgeley), Colson Smith (Craig Tinker), Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw), and Shelley King (Yasmeen Nazir) have all departed recently. Daniel Brocklebank (Billy Mayhew) is also due to leave later this year.

Most shocking of all, Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews) bowed out after nearly 40 years, leaving for a new life in Spain.

What’s Next?

With so many major exits, Coronation Street fans are left wondering how the soap will handle Dee-Dee’s final storyline. Will she find peace and a fresh start away from Weatherfield, or could a darker fate await her?

For now, viewers will have to wait and see whether Dee-Dee Bailey leaves the cobbles with her future intact — or becomes the latest tragedy in Weatherfield’s long history.