OHMYGOSSIP — ‘Coronation Street’ have re-cast Summer Spellman after Matilda Freeman quit the soap.  
Harriet Bibby has joined the ITV show as the character, who will return to Weatherfield from her grandma’s next month to reunite with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce), after Matilda felt it was “time for a change”.
The departing star said: “I’d like to say thank you to my second family, the cast, crew and viewers who have supported me during my time on the cobbles.
“After three and a half lovely years I felt it was time for a change and I’m excited to be starting that next chapter with a new role.”
Summer looks set to struggle to forgive Todd for abandoning her and her guardian Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank) three years ago.
Harriet is no stranger to the acting world, having starred in BBC daytime soap ‘Doctors’ and Sky comedy-drama ‘Brassic’.
She said: “I am so thrilled to be joining the cast of ‘Coronation Street’.
“My family have watched the show for years and I already feel part of the family.
“Matilda has wished me good luck, which was lovely! I’m looking forward to bringing Summer’s sass and sparkle to the screen.”
What’s more, Matilda took to Instagram to reveal she has departed Weatherfield because it was time to “work on other projects”, and she is filming a new venture overseas next month.
She wrote: “after 147 episodes and 3 and a half years on screen i have said goodbye to the cobbles i was 12 when i started in corrie and now i am 16! i have had so many wonderful experiences during my time in this show and made lifelong friendships : i’m going to miss so many of my fellow cast and crew members and i sincerely hope that our paths cross again. the reason i’ve decided to leave is because i feel like now it’s time for me to move on, to turn over a new page, and work on other projects. my last scene aired in late august but I’ve only now been able to make the announcement now as a new Summer will be returning to your screens in November. thank you to everyone who’s followed my incredible journey at coronation street for these last 3 and a half years, pictures and videos can never explain how amazing my experience has been but i’m so grateful to everyone who has made this adventure possible. i know you’ll all support the wonderful @harrietanneb as she takes over the role of Summer and i’m also really excited to share my next role with you when i can, which I’m filming abroad in november, it’s a secret for now so you can check out my imdb for updates; the link is in my bio (sic)”
Daniel replied: “Big love darling. I wish you all the best for the future. I shall watch you & your career grow with interest. (sic)”

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