Overview
- ITV confirmed Sweeney will remain on screen as Cassie Plummer until summer 2026 before a planned departure airs.
- The Annie tour announced she will take over as Miss Hannigan from 7 July 2026 across the UK and Ireland, with La Voix opening the role from 23 May.
- Reports say Sweeney told Coronation Street bosses last year she intended to leave, allowing time to craft a significant exit storyline.
- The tour schedule covers dozens of venues into early 2027, with stops including Cardiff, Dublin, Liverpool, Norwich and Sheffield.
- Fans and colleagues reacted online with disappointment at her soap exit alongside strong support for her stage casting.