Coronation Street star speaks out after being axed from the ITV show
Paula Lane, known for playing Kylie Platt, reflects on her nine-year tenure and sudden exit from Coronation Street following her character's dramatic death by stabbing.
- Paula Lane, who portrayed Kylie Platt, was written out of Coronation Street when her character was fatally attacked by Clayton Hibbs in a public setting.
- Producer Stuart Blackburn made the difficult decision to kill off Kylie to provide a clean exit amid torn writer opinions about the storyline.
- Kylie's storyline was contentious, featuring her killing Callum, the father of Max, in an episode broadcast live on ITV, before her character was fatally stabbed.
- Paula Lane expressed deep appreciation for the chance to be part of the show, explained that she felt strongly about departing, and was taken aback by the decision, believing that viewers likely shared her surprise.
- The exit highlighted the show's dramatic storytelling and showed the challenges producers face when finalizing character departures.
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