Amy Conachan has left Hollyoaks after more than five years on the show, it has been confirmed.
The character of Courtney Campbell was seen leaving the village in a taxi in last night's E4 first-look episode, having decided to accept a job running a school in Scotland.
Courtney had initially decided to reject the new career opportunity after Sid (Billy Price) pleaded with her to stay but he eventually realised that he had guilt-tripped her and told her to go for it.
"Being on Hollyoaks has been one of the biggest honours of my life," said Conachan. "I'm grateful for everything; from all that it taught me to the lifelong friends it gave me.
"Travelling to Spain and filming a drug smuggling scandal was definitely a highlight. I already miss Courtney and her bad decision-making ways."
Hollyoaks continues weeknights on Channel 4 and E4.
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