Coronation Street star quits soap after making history

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Coronation Street's Joe Layton, who made history on the ITV soap just months ago, is set to bid farewell to his role. Joe, who portrays Mick Michaelis, joined the show only last month alongside his on-screen partner Lou.

However, he will soon be making his exit. While there were whispers of a shock departure, The Mirror has now confirmed that Mick's time on the show was always intended to be brief.

A source revealed to The Mirror that Joe signed on for a fixed contract tied to a special storyline, and there won't be any "shock" exit.They also shared that viewers can expect to see Mick on their screens until late July, with the insider hinting at "lots more to come".

Mick and his wife Lou have certainly shaken things up since their arrival on Coronation Street.The couple quickly befriended Chesney and Gemma - but are things really as they seem with this pair, and what twists and turns can we anticipate in the upcoming scenes?