Michelle Keegan's Corrie Exit 'Will Be Permanent'

Michelle Keegan's departure from the cobbles of Coronation Streetis reportedly set to be permanent - with her character being killed off.

The Sun newspaper reports that Tina McIntyre's death is set to be the centre of a major whodunnit plotline for the soap.

A source said: "They've been weighing up whether to kill Tina off and now believe it's the way to get maximum ratings.

"It will set up a cliffhanger leaving viewers guessing who killed her. But Michelle's fans will be devastated as it means Tina will never be able to return."

Michelle has previously stated that she intends to move down south and set up home with fiancé Mark Wright in Essex.