A Weatherfield regular ever since the summer of 2019, Millie, 18, joined the series as Kelly Neelan, the daughter of Rick and (Greg Wood) and Laura (Kel Allen).
A leaving drinks do was held at The Alchemist on Salford Quays, adjacent to Media City. [Find out more »](https://metro.co.uk/soap-spoilers-newsletter/) [Coronation Street stars look glam in gladrags for Millie Gibson’s leaving party after actress quits soap](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/20/coronation-street-stars-glam-up-for-millie-gibsons-leaving-party-17215998/?ico=more_text_links) [Gary Windass](https://metro.co.uk/tag/gary-windass/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK1) ( [Mikey North](https://metro.co.uk/tag/mikey-north/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK2)), and was eventually fostered by [Toyah Battersby](https://metro.co.uk/tag/toyah-battersby/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK3) ( [Georgia Taylor](https://metro.co.uk/tag/georgia-taylor/?ico=auto_link_tv-soaps_P3_LNK4)) and Imran Habeeb (Charlie de Melo). [ Coronation Street](https://metro.co.uk/tv-soaps/coronation-street/) after more than three years on the ITV soap, and it’s all getting incredibly emotional. A Weatherfield regular ever since the summer of 2019, Millie, 18, joined the series as Kelly Neelan, the daughter of Rick and (Greg Wood) and Laura (Kel Allen).
Millie Gibson's departure from Coronation Street was confirmed recently, with the actor - who plays Kelly Neelan on the ITV soap - having been celebrated by ...
The actor - who a British Soap Award for her role earlier this year - further commented: "Kelly Neelan will be apart of my heart always. This included one of them with a huge leaving card that featured messages from the cast. Thank you to everyone who made this such a special night." She was also seen with Nathan Graham, 31, who joined the show as James Bailey in 2019. [Tanisha Gorey](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/tanisha-gorey), 20. [Coronation Street](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/coronation-street) star [Millie Gibson](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/millie-gibson) was celebrated by several of her co-stars earlier this week at a leaving party after filming her final scenes on the [ITV](https://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/itv) soap.
Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has broken her silence ahead of exiting the soap as Kelly Neelan.
She's trying to redeem it in any way she can," the actress said. "I think she wants to redeem her dad's work in any way she can. So I think it's her way of paying back all the wrongs her dad committed. [exclusive chat with Digital Spy last month](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a40542111/coronation-street-millie-gibson-kelly-neelan-dangerous-story/), she opened up about Kelly's determination to make amends for [her late loan shark father Rick](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a37592237/coronation-street-rick-neelan-death-revisted/). [a role she won a British Soap Award for](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a40251617/british-soap-awards-2022-winners/) – [could be killed off](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a40787232/coronation-street-millie-gibson-kelly-exit/) in a jaw-dropping autumn twist following the star's decision to move on from the cobbles. [Coronation Street](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/) favourite Millie Gibson has reflected on her time playing Kelly Neelan, ahead of [her Weatherfield exit](https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a40947122/coronation-street-millie-gibson-leaving-exit-rumours/).
CORONATION Street star Millie Gibson has shared an emotional farewell to fans as she waves goodbye to the show.The actress - who is best known for pla.
It's going to be explosive." Everyone has been sworn to secrecy over her exit storyline. [Millie](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/8655080/coronation-streets-millie-gibson-kelly-neelan-pamela-anderson/)’s a huge talent. [Mikey North](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/6404472/coronation-street-mikey-north-new-contract-gary-windass/) and Simon Barlow star [Alex Bain](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/8840930/coronation-street-alex-bain-wheelchair/). [joined by a crowd of Coronation Street stars](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9279736/corrie-cast-millie-gibson-leaving/) at her leaving bash in Manchester last week. [Millie, 18](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9241349/coronation-street-millie-gibson-look-final-scenes-kelly/), was spotted looking glam at the leaving drinks last week, as she was joined by a number of her soap co-stars.
Kelly Neelan is set to make an “explosive” exit - and now actress Millie has shared a lengthy statement.
Through FoodSOS, you can donate to help feed the hungry in the West Midlands. Her character has been embroiled in some of the show's most dramatic ever scenes since arriving as the troubled teen tearaway. Kelly Neelan is set to make an “explosive” exit - and now actress Millie has shared a lengthy statement. “Kelly Neelan will be a part of my heart always. [Donate here](http://www.justgiving.com/campaign/FoodSOS) - every penny will go to the food frontline to fund food and essential items [Woman horrified as maggot infestation leads to grim discovery in her flat](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/woman-horrified-maggot-infestation-leads-24810331) [Lauren Goodger shares brutal cryptic message after devastating few weeks](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/lauren-goodger-shares-brutal-cryptic-24809890) [Spartacus star Ioane ‘John’ King dies aged 49 as fans pay tribute](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/spartacus-star-ioane-john-king-24810229) [Drivers can save £1,400 a year by making three quick changes](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/drivers-can-save-1400-year-24810188) [Love Island's Luca and Gemma reunite with Tasha and Andrew for double date](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/love-islands-luca-gemma-reunite-24809964)
The Kelly Neelan actress was reported to have quit the cobbles after four years playing the teen tearaway.
Entertainment Daily has a dedicated [Coronation Street spoilers](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/coronation-street-spoilers/) section for you to get your fix before the latest episodes air. [Coronation Street](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/coronation-street/)? [ Coronation Street who’s leaving in 2022?](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/soaps/coronation-street-in-2022-whos-leaving-and-whos-on-their-way-to-weatherfield/) [loan shark dad Rick](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/soaps/rick-neelan-in-coronation-street-who-killed-him-and-who-knows-the-truth/), back in 2019. [Millie Gibson](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/millie-gibson) has broken her silence after [quitting the soap](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/news/coronation-street-millie-gibson-quits-kelly-gary-killed/). [despite holding leaving drinks,](https://www.entertainmentdaily.co.uk/soaps/coronation-street-star-confirms-exit-with-leaving-drinks/) it still wasn’t certain that she was leaving – until now.