Overview

• Jenny Connor’s final episode was available on ITVX on the morning of 1 October and aired on ITV that evening, confirming her departure.
• Sally Ann Matthews first appeared as Jenny in 1986, returned briefly in 1993 and rejoined full-time in 2015, later saying on Instagram she was leaving to pursue other roles.
• The exit was presented quietly rather than as a major set‑piece, catching many fans off guard and prompting emotional responses.
• Coverage differed on the circumstances of the departure, with some tabloids claiming she was axed and other reports emphasizing that she chose to leave.
• On a Corrie podcast released after the episode, Matthews said she preferred a low-key goodbye and noted big exit storylines are now typically reserved for characters being written out permanently.