Doctor leaves 'Corrie' over lack of screen time

Oliver Mellor has quit 'Coronation Street'.

Mon, 01 Jul, 2013 - 12:31

Oliver Mellor has quit 'Coronation Street'.

The 32-year-old actor - who plays hunky doctor Matt Carter - is leaving the ITV soap as he feels show bosses failed to give his character enough screen time.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Oliver Mellor Person: Matt Carter Person: Oliver Person: Weatherfield Person: Tina McIntyre Person: Michelle Keegan Person: Matt Person: Tina Organisation: ITV

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