Shelley King may not return to Coronation Street

Actress Shelley King, known for her role as Yasmeen Nazir on Coronation Street, has shared that she has rarely watched the soap since her exit. After 11 years on the show, her character left Weatherfield to pursue a job with a charity in London. Kingsley's departure has left her granddaughter, Alya, as the only remaining member of the Nazir family in the storyline. In a recent interview with the Conversation Street podcast, Shelley admitted to watching a couple of episodes just to see how Yasmeen's story concluded. She expressed that it made her feel sad to see the character leave, and she has even exchanged messages with her former co-star Sair Khan, who played Alya. Regarding her future with the show, Shelley hinted that a return is uncertain. Initial social media posts suggested she might come back, but she later stated that Yasmeen’s departure does not guarantee she will return. She described her character's exit as a chance to move on from the memories tied to Weatherfield, a place that has seen both good and bad times for Yasmeen. Additionally, Shelley revealed that she did not have a formal goodbye with the show's producer, Iain MacLeod, upon her exit. She expressed love for her co-stars and the community of Weatherfield but indicated that moving on might be easier without promises of return. In related news, Coronation Street is facing financial challenges, leading to the departure of several stars. Colson Smith, Sue Cleaver, Luca Toolan, and Charlotte Jordan are all confirmed to exit, reflecting a significant change in the long-running series.