Coronation Street's Head of Production Lee Rayner said he was 'thrilled to be embarking on a new adventure' after leaving the ITV soap.
Coronation Street has seen many exit announcements in recent weeks Coronation Street is saying goodbye to yet another face – but this time one behind the scenes. Amid a wave of cast exits, it has been confirmed that the ITV soap’s Head of Production is leaving after 13 years to join a rival soap. Lee Rayner is swapping Weatherfield for Chester to become Hollyoaks’ new Head of Production. In his new role, Lee will reunite with Hollyoaks boss Hannah Cheers , who he previously worked with on Corrie.
She confirmed: ‘I’ve had 25 privileged years of working on Coronation Street.’ ‘The door is still firmly open, but as I reached my 60th year, I decided it was time to embrace change, look for new adventures, and live fearlessly.' Colson Smith as Craig Tinker After 14 years, Corrie has decided to also write out police officer Craig, with the actor sharing his love for the show on social media following the decision, delivered to him last year.
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