Huge Coronation Street star ‘taking a break’ from soap as she lands huge new role
Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver is taking a break from the ITV soap.
The actress, 60 – who plays Eileen Grimshaw – is leaving the Cobbles for a very different kind of show.
Sue has been picked for the stage version of the hit movie Sister Act.
An ITV source explained the star is “taking a very very short break, just like other cast members have done in the past”.
The show’s official Instagram announced the news earlier today.
Sharing a video of Sue speaking about her new role, they captioned the post: “Praise the lord – Sue Cleaver is swapping the cobbles for the convent!
“Sue will be playing the role of Mother Superior in Sister Act The Musical* in 2024.”
The soap star also took to her page to speak out about the exciting new venture.
Sue said: “Holy Moly… Praise The Lord… Hallelujah…
“It’s Nun other than the truth…
“After 20+ years away from the theatre, I am appearing in Sister Act next year!!!”
Fans rushed to the comments section to share the love.
One said: “Best news ever.”
“Wow..!! Thats incredible. Now I’m seriously excited to come nd see it again xx,” a second chimed in.
A third added: “Amazing will come and see you .”
Sue joined Corrie as Eileen Grimshaw in 2000.
Over the past 23 years she has been a huge fan favourite.
Last year she took part in I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here.
Sue placed ninth on the ITV show.