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Coronation Street star Jane Danson has called out ‘pathetic’ rumours circulating online as she addressed her future on the ITV soap. Jane made her first appearance on the cobbles back in 1997, becoming a fan favourite in the role of Leanne Battersby . Initially leaving the series in 2000 before returning four years later, 46-year-old actress Jane has been a key part of Corrie’s success in the modern age, even winning the 2011 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance. Leanne is currently dealing with the fallout of her former partner Nick Tilsley’s affair with her sister Toyah Habeeb, which interrupted his proposal on Monday (October 28). Jane took to Instagram on the night the episode aired to debunk a claim made on Facebook that she has been axed from the ITV soap. Jane called for a Facebook group to 'stop making up stories and quoting cast members saying things that haven't been said.' She added: "Apparently I've been axed from the show and have a written a letter to say how upset I am. First of all, if I have been 'axed' surely I would have been told? "Had almost 30 years of people feeling the need to say what they want or making up stories and I've never bitten back but I've had enough of reading absolute c***. Just stop it, it's pathetic.” She added: “And please stop believing the 99 per cent nonsense these sites keep spinning. It can be so damaging and it's really unkind. Think before you type." The comments section of Jane’s post saw her Corrie co-stars rushing to support and commend her for speaking about the false stories. David Platt’s Jack P. Shepherd said: "I was dead online the other day Jane." Toyah’s Georgia Taylor added: "Amen to that, sis." Jane’s husband Robert Beck wrote: “Ah s*** … this not true ? I’ve just listed the house on Rightmove.” Andy Whyment’s Kirk Sutherland posted: “Well said Jane.” Jonathan Harvey, who has written episodes of Coronation Street for more than 20 years, commented: "Every single post I write COMPLETE B******* under. So unnecessary and hurtful." Previously appearing on an episode of This Morning , Jane explained why she never takes her part on the soap for granted. She told This Morning's soaps expert Sharon Marshall: "We’ve all done life together, you know? And as you say, we’ve been through good times and bad in life, and you know, it’s just lovely having that support. “And it’s the most secure job you’ll get in this industry. I never dreamed it would pan out for so long. Even when it’s secure it’s never secure, but I’ve been so grateful for it. “But you do change massively, and I never would have anticipated being there that long… all the people you meet along the way just enriches your job, and it’s just been a dream."
