Star of Coronation Street, Joe Layton, has reportedly quit the ITV soap just months after joining.

Layton plays Mick Michaelis and joined the soap alongside partner Lou, played by Farrel Hegarty.

Early on in his storyline, it was revealed that Mick had been the man tormenting Chesney Winter-Brown.

Now, reports suggest that Layton will be departing the show with plans from the soap sharing that his role had been planned to be temporary.

Coronation Street star quits ITV soap 

Layton first joined Coronation Street for a special storyline which saw no "shock" exit planned, as The Mirror reports that Mick will be on ITV screens until late July, hinting that there is "lots more to come".

Mick and Lou first arrived at Coronation Street with a stir, making friends with Chesney and Gemma.

When he first joined the soap, Joe said: "Coronation Street is such an institute in British television and to get to walk down the cobbles in Mick's shoes is so exciting.

"To also do it alongside Farrel is awesome - we are having great fun together and connecting really well whilst developing our characters.

"It also gives the opportunity to get a look behind the curtain of this huge machine and be a small cog within the big picture of Coronation Street and to work alongside people who take such pride in their work.

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"It’s just a really happy place, friendly and welcoming. I’m going to relish every moment of it."

The actor had also previously shared how excited he was to play the villain: "I really enjoy playing what people would refer to as a baddie or a villain, because for me the most interesting thing is all how we move past the first initial judgment of them, especially when you're going to be playing them."

Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and on ITVX.