Charlie calls time on Corrie.Byline: By JON HARRIS CORRIE star Bill Ward revealed last night he is to quit the soap as bullying builder Charlie Stubbs. Ward, 39, confirmed he will leave in January next year after three-and-a-half years in the ITV (1) See interactive TV. (2) (iTV) The code name for Apple's video media hub (see Apple TV). 1 show. The move comes after the star publicly confessed his fears about fans confusing him with his screen character. Ward said: "I've had notes left on my car, which is worrying and unnerving un·nerve tr.v. un·nerved, un·nerv·ing, un·nerves 1. To deprive of fortitude, strength, or firmness of purpose. 2. To make nervous or upset. . "What really gets to me is that they know my car. I'm now very careful about where I go." As Stubbs, he was involved in a string of explosive story lines since arriving in 2003. He burst in on the show by trying to bulldoze bull·doze v. bull·dozed, bull·doz·ing, bull·dozes v.tr. 1. To clear, dig up, or move with a bulldozer. 2. To treat in an abusive manner; bully. 3. Mike Baldwin's Jaguar during a parking row. The actor added: "It's been a very difficult decision to make and one which I have been thinking about since the end of my last contract. "Charlie has been the most fantastic character to play." CAPTION(S): FEARS: Ward |
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