Coronation Street could be on the verge of losing one of its longest-serving stars. Sally Dynevor, who has played Sally Metcalfe since 1986, has admitted that her time on the cobbles is never guaranteed. After nearly 40 years in Weatherfield, the actress has confessed that every year brings fresh uncertainty.

Sally Dynevor Breaks Silence on Contracts

Speaking on David Walliams and Matt Lucas’ podcast Making a Scene, Dynevor revealed that no actor is secure when it comes to their future on the soap. “I’m only given a one-year contract,” she explained. “That happens with everyone, and we always worry that it might be our last one.”

She admitted that the veteran stars usually learn between November and January whether they’ll be offered another year on Coronation Street. For Dynevor, that means her fate often hangs in the balance during those months.

A Career Rooted in the Cobbles

Dynevor joined the soap almost four decades ago, making her debut in 1986. Since then, her character Sally Metcalfe has been at the heart of countless storylines—family dramas, romantic struggles, and community feuds that have defined the very spirit of Weatherfield.

Reflecting on her long tenure, the actress confessed that she once stepped away from the cobbles to pursue theatre. “I left for a year to do a play, and I really enjoyed it,” she recalled. That break lasted six months, but ultimately, she found her way back to the street that made her a household name.

Beyond the Street

Outside Coronation Street, Dynevor has also appeared in the 1980s police drama Juliet Bravo and the film Ek Alag Mausam, where she played a dedicated social worker. Her career has spanned television and film, but it’s the cobbles of Weatherfield that remain her greatest stage.

Could Sally Metcalfe Be Axed?

As contracts come under review, fans are left questioning whether Dynevor’s time as Sally Metcalfe could finally be coming to an end. “No one is indispensable,” she admitted, acknowledging that new faces and new storylines are always waiting to take center stage.

For now, the future of Sally Metcalfe remains uncertain. But one thing is undeniable—after almost 40 years, Sally Dynevor has cemented her place as one of Coronation Street’s most iconic stars.