Coronation Street star Jane Danson confirms fate on soap following axe rumours
The rumours were completely made up
Jane Danson has been the target of fake news that suggested Coronation Street had decided to axe the star.
After seeing the rumours, Jane took to social media to respond to the idea she was to be leaving the ITV soap.
The actress has now revealed that she’s staying on Corrie and that the axe claims are all lies.
Jane Danson has say on fake axe claims
With there being a current rise in Facebook fake news stories, Jane has demanded that they stop.
One particular story that riled Jane up was one that suggested that she’d been ‘axed’ from Coronation Street as Leanne Battersby ‘with only a month’s notice.’
Jane Danson was then said to have written a ‘heartfelt letter’ after being heartbroken by the news.
But, Jane’s now confirmed that this was all fake news and that she hasn’t been axed from Corrie at all. There’s still more to come from Leanne.
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.”
Corrie stars support Jane Danson as she fights to end fake news
Jane’s Corrie so-stars and colleagues have now rushed to support her on social media, with many being able to relate to her experience.
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!!!”
Coronation Street’s official Instagram page also chimed: “We keep trying to get all the fake posts taken down.”
Jane’s husband Robert Beck chuckled: “Ah [bleep]… this not true? I’ve just listed the house on Rightmove…”
And other Corrie cast members also had their say.
Toyah Battersby actress Georgia Taylor shared: “Amen to this, sis xxx”
Andy Whyment applauded: “Well said Jane x”
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