Overview

• Wednesday’s episode featured Jenny Connor’s departure, with the early edition streaming on ITVX from 7am before its evening broadcast.
• Sally Ann Matthews, who first appeared as Jenny nearly 40 years ago, had previously confirmed she was leaving the long-running ITV soap.
• Recent episodes set the stage for the character’s exit following tensions involving Rita Tanner, George Shuttleworth and Christina Boyd.
• The Sun reported Matthews was axed earlier this year, a production claim not confirmed by ITV.
• Separately, the Daily Star reports Barbara Knox, 92, has a deal to continue as Rita into 2026 and has said she does not wish to retire.