Street's mechanic to leave soap
Coronation Street star Scott Wright is to leave the soap at the end of May, it was announced today.
Wright, 27, who plays garage mechanic Sam Kingston, will not have his contract renewed after more than two years on the Street.
He said: ‘‘It is time to move on. I originally came in for four episodes which turned into the most brilliant two years. I have had a fantastic time in the show.’’
A part-time stripper, Sam Kingston wowed the ladies with his striptease act which he performed in the Rovers Return.
He recently tried to woo Toyah Battersby, played by Georgia Taylor only to have his marriage proposal rejected.
A Corrie spokeswoman said today: ‘‘He has just signed a three-month contract but once that comes to an end he will be leaving the show.
‘‘No decision has been made to replace that sort of character.’’
Rumours that Wright would leave the soap were rife in January after the departures of Dr Matt Ramsden, played by Stephen Beckett, his wife Charlie, played by Clare McGlinn and Bobbi Lewis, played by Naomi Russell, were announced.
