Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan has confirmed that she is quitting the soap after 12 years as Rosie Webster.
The 21-year-old has been struggling with panic attacks of late but denied rumours they were behind her decision to leave the Street.Helen told the Sunday Mirror: "I have played Rosie for more than half my life and I feel the time has come for me to move on and try something new. I am very excited about what the future might hold for me."I have loved playing Rosie and during my time growing up on Corrie I have made some amazing friends and learnt an awful lot."
Flanagan is said to be keen on spending more time with her boyfriend, Swansea City footballer Scott Sinclair, and a friend said she "will probably take a break from acting".Helen will film her final scenes at Christmas with the episodes airing in February.
However, bosses are reportedly leaving things open for Rosie Webster to return... so you never know.
