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Jessica Sansome

Corrie star Alexandra Mardell gets 'cutest' leaving gift from soap 'family' after being left in tears on last day

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has shared a look at the 'cutest' gift she was given as she left the cobbles.

The actress has played Emma Brooker in the ITV soap for four years.

But it was announced earlier this month that Alexandra would be leaving the programme - and Emma - behind for pastures new.

While her final scenes aren't set to air until April, the soap's schedule means that Alexandra herself has already spent her last day on set.

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Earlier this week, the 28-year-old said she 'ugly cried as soon as the scene completed'.

Alexandra made sure to treat her soap pals before she left, sharing a glimpse at some special biscuits she had made.

The pink collection of treats featured pictures of the departing Corrie star from various scenes with her castmates.

But they also treated her in return.

Taking to Instagram, the soap star posted a picture of a simple silver necklace.

The most special bit about it, however, was that it had been engraved with a date - 20.04.18.

Alexandra shared a glimpse at one of her leaving gifts (Alexandra Mardell Instagram)

Explaining what it means, Alexandra wrote over the image: "First appearance on the cobbles. Cutest gift from the Corrie fam," followed by a heart emoji.

She even wore the thoughtful gift as she headed out in Manchester.

Alexandra joined Corrie stars past and present as they headed to the Manchester Opera House to see former soap star Kym Marh in Fatal Attraction.

Alexandra spent her last day on the Salford-based set on Tuesday (February 22) and shared a picture of the Coronation Street sign outside.

The departing Corrie star wore her gift out in Manchester (ABNM Photography)

She made a heart with her hands in the snap and penned to her thousands of followers: "And that’s a wrap on the best street there is! And of course I ugly cried as soon as the scene completed.

"So overwhelmed by all the love. The Corrie family are just insane. To every person in that building, every viewer, family member and friend, I love you all and can’t thank you enough!

"I’ve said it countless times before but I’ll say it again, it’s been the best time of my life."

Alexandra already had her leaving do (Alexandra Mardell/Instagram)

She ended the post: "But for now it’s goodbye to the cobbles from me and Emma Brooker."

Her Corrie co-stars were quick to flood her with messages and they also joined her on her leaving do last weekend.

Many of the soap's favourites headed to give Alexandra a final farewell at a bar close to the set at MediaCity including her on-screen family of Simon Gregson, who plays Steve McDonald, Elle Mulvaney, who plays her half-sister Amy Barlow, and Kate Ford, known for playing Tracy Barlow, were all

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