ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Oct 28 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Oct 28 2025 Jane Danson addresses Leanne Battersby axe rumours as she hits back at fake news: ‘Think before you type’ She's not going anywhere Coronation Street Jane Danson Leanne Battersby Share By Tamzin Meyer Oct 28 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Oct 28 2025 Rumours have been circulating that Jane Danson’s Leanne Battersby has been ‘axed’ from Coronation Street, but Jane’s put the record straight. While Jane’s grown used to a fair bit of ‘fake news’ on the internet over her nearing to 30 years on the ITV soap, she’s finally had enough and has addressed a recent rumour. Taking to social media, Jane reassured worried fans that her character’s future on the soap is still solid. Jane has put the record straight (Credit: ITV) Jane Danson shuts down Leanne Battersby Coronation Street axe rumours There has been a recent rise in Coronation Street themed social media pages spreading fake news about the soap cast and characters. A recent fake story suggested that Jane Danson had been ‘axed’ from Coronation Street as Leanne ‘with only a month’s notice.’ Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Jane was then said to have written a ‘heartfelt letter’ expressing her upset over the show’s decision. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth as the star has confirmed that she hasn’t been axed at all and is sticking around on the cobbles. Sharing a screenshot of the fake news article, Jane posted on Instagram yesterday (Monday, October 27) to highlight her frustration. She said: “Can whoever runs Coronation Street secret news on Facebook stop making up stories and quoting cast members saying things that haven’t been said. Apparently I’ve been axed from the show and have written a letter to say how upset I am. “First of all, if I have been ‘axed’ surely I would have been told? Had almost 30 years of people feeling the need to say what they want or making up stories and I’ve never bitten back but I’ve had enough of reading absolute [bleep]. Just stop it, it’s pathetic . And please stop believing the 99% nonsense these sites keep spinning. It can be so damaging and it’s really unkind. Think before you type.” Leanne’s sister Eva has just returned back on the cobbles (Credit: ITV) Jane Danson’s Coronation Street colleagues respond to fake news stories Jane’s not the only soap star to be the victim of fake news stories on social media. Coronation Street co-star and David Platt actor Jack P Shepherd wrote: “I was dead online the other day Jane.” Jane replied: “It’s got to stop!!!” The official Coronation Street Instagram page commented: “We keep trying to get all the fake posts taken down.” Jane’s husband Robert Beck joked: “Ah [bleep]… this not true? I’ve just listed the house on Rightmove…” And, other co-stars have also rushed to respond to the situation, taking to the comments section. Toyah Battersby actress Georgia Taylor shared: “Amen to this, sis xxx” Andy Whyment also wrote: “Well said Jane x” Read more: 8 huge things to expect from Coronation Street this Christmas Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Oct 28 2025 By Tamzin Meyer Oct 28 2025 Previous Story Next Story