Truth behind Coronation Street stars’ mass exodus as sources reveal the atmosphere is ‘at an all-time low’

CORONATION Street insiders have claimed stars are turning their backs on the show as the atmosphere on set is “at an all-time low.”

Katie McGlynn, 25, has become the sixth cast member to leave this year as the soap’s crisis deepens following boss Kate Oates’ departure.

The Sun can reveal many of the ITV programme’s cast are complaining behind-the-scenes about morale and cast and crew are looking for the exits.

A source said: “No one has been particularly happy since former show boss Kate Oates left.

“There are lots of scheduling issues and the workload has become very difficult to manage with six episodes a week.

“There are now lots of unhappy people who are jumping ship but many of them are ‘putting a spin on it’ publicly because they don’t want to upset their mates left trying to save the show.

“It’s not a great time to work on the show.”

Tristan Gemmill, Connie Hyde, Kym Marsh and Bhavna Limbachia have all publicly announced that they were quitting Coronation Street since the beginning of 2019.

Last month The Sun’s Bizarre TV column revealed how a “car crash” was developing behind-the-scenes over the cast and crew mutiny.

Katie, who has played Sinead Tinker on the cobbles since 2013, follows hot on the heels of Faye Brookes, who quit on Tuesday.

She tweeted: “Thanks to everyone for your amazing support, but after four fabulous years in Weatherfield it’s time for me to explore new opportunities.

“I’ve loved playing Kate Connor but she needs a break for a little while and so with a song in my heart I’m off to pastures new.”