A fan favourite Coronation Street actor has announced his plans to take a two month break from Weatherfield.
Jimmi Harkishin, who plays Dev Alahan, is set to make a temporary exit from the cobbles later this year – and he’s got some big plans.
The actor, who has been on the soap since 1999, told messengernewspapers.co.uk that Coronation Street bosses have given him a break from his contract to celebrate the massive milestone.
He said:
“This is actually my 20th year at Corrie. My first appearance was on November 10, 1999, and I have loved every minute of it.
“I’ve been here that long that I am now an honorary Mancunian!
“Corrie bosses have very kindly let me have time off for two months to celebrate my 20th year, which I am very grateful for, so I am going to visit China and Japan.”
As part of the interview, the actor also shared his most stand-out moment from his 20 years in Weatherfield.
He said:
“Actually, today one of the writers reminded me of a story line she pitched about the Dev and Deirdre affair.
“That was really good fun to film with the late, great Anne Kirkbride. Wonderful memories.”
The news comes after it was recently revealed another fan favourite Weatherfield pair are set to split this summer – and you can read more about that here.
And a new family are going to be moving to Weatherfield in early June – you can find out more about the Bailey family here.
