Coronation Street's Alison King Is NOT Returning As Carla Connor, Despite Reports

She only left the ITV soap six months ago.

Coronation Street’ producers have denied they are trying to lure Alison King back to the soap. 

The actress, who played Carla Connor, only left the cobbles as the Underworld factory boss six months ago, and The Sun had claimed she was already being eyed for a potential return. 

However, a ‘Corrie’ spokesperson has told HuffPost UK there “is no truth” to the reports, adding there has been no talks or plans for a potential return. 

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Alison King played Carla Connor on 'Coronation Street'
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They did admit Alison had recently visited the show’s Salford studios, but insisted it was just to catch up with friends. 

The Sun’s story claimed the soap’s new executive producer Kate Oates was “gutted” Alison had quit her role before she took up her post.

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Carla made a tearful exit from the Street in May
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Alison first announced she was was taking an “extended break” from ‘Corrie’ in May 2015, but later confirmed her exit would actually be permanent.  

Her character departed screens after 10 years in May, after Carla crashed her car into the Platt’s house, leading to the discovery of Callum Logan’s body. 

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