Away from Coronation Street, actress Channique Sterling-Brown has been equally candid about her own ambitions, speaking openly about her desire to travel, take on challenging new roles, and even step into Shakespeare. CS/ Dee-Dee went through a lotYet as the weeks went on, she found herself torn, unable to let go of her role as a mother. Channique Sterling-Brown Confirms Her ExitNow, the news has broken that actress Channique Sterling-Brown, who brought Dee-Dee to life for three years, will be leaving Coronation Street. Channique went on to share that playing a villain would be an exciting challenge and that she longed to do something completely different. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest news and spoilers from Coronation Street and beyond.