Sanderson and Stephenson quit Corrie?

Coronation Street actresses Nikki Sanderson and Debra Stephenson are reported to be quitting the ITV1 soap.

Sanderson's real-life boyfriend Danny Young is leaving the show in July, and friends claim that they cannot bear to be parted.

Nikki, who plays Candice Stowe, is quoted by the Daily Star as saying, "My contract is up in September. At the end of the day, an actor's life is one where you do go from job to job. People understand it."

Meanwhile, Stephenson, who plays Frankie Baldwin, is apparently hoping to pursue a music career, following her appearance on Comic Relief Does Fame Academy.

"I've had three offers since Fame Academy," Debra said. "I'm not going to turn this chance down. The idea is to get an album of songs together. I already have one I did for a hobby on the internet."