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Kate Lally

Former Coronation Street star Tisha Merry quits limelight in new career move

Former Coronation Street Tisha Merry has revealed she has a new job - and it's not in front of the camera.

Tisha is best known for playing Steph Britton on the cobbles from 2013-2018.

The 27-year-old's final Corrie scenes saw her character flee Weatherfield to escape serial killer Pat Phelan.

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Tisha has been dating her co-star Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone on the long running ITV soap, for three years.

Fans may be sad to learn her new role won't see her back on screens, as Tisha has revealed she will be working for a long-haul travel company.

Taking to Instagram to share the news, she said: "SO thrilled to announce that I'm officially joining the @bluebaytravel team as their new Travel Ambassador!!.

"I’m so proud of this new adventure and beyond excited to travel the world and share with you some of the most breath-taking vacations Blue Bay Travel has to offer!

"I have an endless list of content ideas from holiday tips and tricks, Hotel Tours, Retreat Health and Wellness plans….

"So many simple, stress free ways to help you prep, relax and have the best experience on your holiday"

Fans have wished her well on the new venture.

gavgav7 said: "Huge congrats, this sounds AMAZING!!"

siobhan18373 said: "Sad you're not coming back to Corrie but good luck with everything x"

roisin.king said: "Amazing congratulations"

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