Coronation Street’s Leanne Battersby has had a difficult 12 months and now actress Jane Danson could be set to take a break from the cobbles, according to reports

Coronation Street’s Leanne Battersby, portrayed by Jane Danson, might be facing an unexpected exit as the soap’s new boss teases major changes. Since her arrival in 1997 with the rest of the Battersby clan, including sister Toyah (Georgia Taylor), Leanne has been a staple on the show. Over the years, she’s been embroiled in numerous dramatic storylines, from shocking affairs and sex work to heartbreaking baby loss and drug misuse. The past year has been particularly tough for Leanne.

Not only was she lured into a cult, The Institute, led by Rowan (Emrhys Cooper), but she was also devastated when she found out that Toyah had slept with her then-fiancé Nick (Ben Price). Despite ending their relationship when the truth came out, Toyah and Nick rekindled their romance behind Leanne’s back last month. In true soap opera fashion, Leanne discovered their secret and sought revenge, according to Lancs Live. She tried to frame Nick and Toyah for theft, but her plan backfired.

This week, after failing to cover her tracks, Leanne was arrested for fraud. Determined to keep her sister out of jail, Toyah persuaded Nick to help her do whatever they could to prevent Leanne from being sent to prison, reports the Daily Star. In a last-ditch effort to save Leanne, Nick begged DS Lisa Swain to drop the charges against her. However, his plea fell on deaf ears, as Swain later informed Leanne that she would be charged with fraud, leaving her future uncertain.

When Swain refused to comment on whether Leanne would face prison time, Corrie fans became convinced that she’s headed for a stint behind bars. One fan commented on a Corrie Facebook page: “Leanne deserves everything she gets, she committed a crime.”Another fan agreed: “Would love to see her go to prison.” A third fan chimed in: “Yes I think she’ll go to prison.” A fourth speculated: “I thought this as well, the actress probably needs a break! “.

This speculation about Leanne’s potential prison exit comes after Coronation Street’s new boss Kate Brooks hinted at several departures in 2025 that “will send shockwaves”. She revealed: There are a few exits this year, and some unexpected ones that will send shockwaves. People might not expect the exits, but there are a few.