Claire Sweeney set for 'great' Coronation Street exit as she announces new jobThe former Dancing on Ice star is going from Coronation Street to Easy Street as she joins the cast of AnnieView Image Claire Sweeney is joining the cast of AnnieCoronation Street bosses have a 'great exit' lined up for Claire Sweeney after the 'delighted' actress bagged a new job. ‌Returning to her musical theatre roots, Claire will play Miss Hannigan in the classic musical throughout 2026. Her new gig was announced on Thursday, with the official Instagram account for the Annie tour posting: "Someone pinch us please...‌"Claire Sweeney is Miss Hannigan! "Don't miss Claire as our Mother of the Year!" Following the news, a spokesperson for Coronation Street said: "Cassie will be on the cobbles until the summer during which time she will continue to make her presence felt in Weatherfield leading up to a great exit storyline."