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Coronation Street star Adam Hussain has broken his silence on quitting the ITV soap after five years.
The actor, 24, has portrayed Aadi Alahan since April 2020 when he took over from Zennon Ditchett who had played the character for 11 years.
But earlier this year it was reported that Adam would be exiting the soap for ‘new pastures’, with his final episode airing on Tuesday.
Sharing a video after the scenes aired, Adam has already teased a possible return to the show and hinted that he is to star in some upcoming projects.
Adam said: ‘I just want to say thank you so much to everyone for watching Aadi on Corrie over the years. You know these past five years have been so educational and such an experience.
‘I’ve made friends that will last a lifetime and I’ve grown not just as an actor but as a person as well.
Coronation Street star Adam Hussain has broken his silence on quitting the ITV soap after five years
The actor, 24, has portrayed Aadi Alahan since April 2020 when he took over from Zennon Ditchett who had played the character for 11 years
‘But I just want to say that it’s not goodbye forever. More like a see you later. And if you want to keep watching me, then I will be around in other stuff. So keep your eyes peeled.’
Sharing the video, the Coronation Street Instagram wrote: ‘Wishing Adam all the best as Aadi leaves the cobbles ❤️.’
On his Instagram Story, Adam shared a message for fans as he wrote: ‘Thank you to everyone for the lovely messages!
‘Can’t reply to all of them so will just say here, I appreciate you all and am looking forward to what the future brings! ❤️’
Earlier this year it was revealed that Adam would be leaving the cobbles as he took to Instagram to announce his departure.
He posted: ‘I guess the secrets out now! As some of you may have heard, I will be leaving Coronation Street for new pastures.
‘Over the 5 years I’ve spent there I have learned so much about the world and the industry and now feel I am ready to spread my wings a little. I have made friends that will last a lifetime and will surely miss such a special family!
‘This isn’t a farewell for Aadi however, more like a see you later!
Sharing a video after the scenes aired, Adam has already teased a possible return to the show and hinted that he is to star in some upcoming projects
Sharing the video, the Coronation Street Instagram wrote: ‘Wishing Adam all the best as Aadi leaves the cobbles ❤️
On his Instagram Story, Adam shared a message for fans as he wrote: ‘Thank you to everyone for the lovely messages!’
‘I’m excited to see what the future brings! Thank you @coronationstreet @itv for giving me such a privilege of portraying this character for you. Until next time! Adam.’
He shared that he was featuring in a film for a new production company and posted scenes from acting classes.
He also later uploaded new headshots on his Instagram page – something actors tend to do before they switch gigs.
While in February, it was revealed Adam would be starring in a short film called Denial.
The actor (pictured when he first joined five years ago) has now left the cobbles and took to Instagram to announce his departure
Back in February, it was revealed Adam (pictured on Coronation Street, left) would be starring in a short film called Denial
Another Coronation Street star was revealed to be leaving the soap earlier this year.
Joe Layton, who plays Mick Michaelis, only joined the show in February alongside partner Lou (Farrel Hegarty).
It’s been revealed that Joe’s stint was always planned to be temporary after he originally joined on a fixed contract for a special storyline, with no ‘shock’ exit planned.
An insider has since told The Mirror that Mick’s character will remain on screen until late July, with the soap source teasing there was ‘lots more to come’.
