Coronation Street's Alan Halsall responds as co-star's exit for new role confirmedThe actor shared a comment about his castmate's new jobView 2 Images Coronation Street stars Jennie McAlpine, Alan Halsall and Claire Sweeney (Image: Claire Sweeney Instagram)Alan Halsall has responded to his Coronation Street co-star's new role as it was confirmed they'd be leaving the cobbles behind. ‌For the past few years, the actor, famed for playing Tyrone Dobbs in the ITV soap, has been sharing the screen with Claire Sweeney. ‌Try MEN Premium NOW for just £1Her exit will come as she prepares to take on the role of Miss Hannigan in the upcoming tour of Annie. "Someone pinch us please… @Claire.Sweeney is Miss Hannigan!" "Don’t miss Claire as our Mother of the Year from 7th July 2026!