'And that’s a wrap!' Coronation Street actress Ruxandra Porojnicu confirms she has left the show... as pregnant character Alina Pop returns to Romania after fling with Tyrone Hobbs By Jason Chester for MailOnline Published: 11:31 BST, 16 September 2021 | Updated: 11:38 BST, 16 September 2021 Viewcomments Coronation Street star Ruxandra Porojnicu has confirmed her departure from the show, two-years after making her debut. The Romanian actress, 28, was introduced to the long-running soap opera in 2019 as part of a topical human trafficking storyline. But her character, Alina Pop, will now leave following a string of romances - among them a fling with the doomed Seb Franklin and a complicated love triangle with Tyrone Hobbs and his partner Fiz Stape. All over: Coronation Street star Ruxandra Porojnicu has confirmed her departure from the show, two-years after making her debut Confirming the news on Twitter, Ruxandra wrote: 'And that’s a wrap on Corrie! Thanks to everyone who encouraged and supported me. It meant so much. 'I worked with some of the finest people who are not only extremely talented but very humble and caring. 'They made me feel welcome and a part of this beautiful family. TA EVERYONE!' Centre stage: The Romanian actress, 28, was introduced to the long-running soap opera as Alina Pop in 2019 as part of a topical human trafficking storyline Ruxandra accompanied the tweet with a shot of herself and actor Alan Halsall - who plays the hapless Tyrone - outside the iconic Rovers Return. On Wednesday viewers watched as a pregnant Alina broke off her relationship with Tyrone after discovering he still had feelings for Fiz, before declaring she was returning to Romania to give birth to their baby. News of her departure comes just two months after sources claimed soap bosses wanted to keep Ruxandra and her co-star Charlotte Jordan on the show. Love is in the air! Alina has had a string of romances - among them a fling with the doomed Seb Franklin and a complicated affair with Tyrone Hobbs (pictured) She's off: Pregnant Alina is returning to Romania to give birth to her baby with Tyrone Hobbs An insider told The Sun: 'Ruxandra's character Alina Pop is currently involved in her second big storyline where she is having a fling with Tyrone Dobbs – and she is being lined up for plenty more. 'While Charlotte's character Daisy Midgeley has been on and off since she joined five months ago her blossoming popularity has led to her being put forward for more time on screen. 'Having fresh, young blood back on the street has been really exciting.' MailOnline has contacted representatives for Coronation Street for comment. New beginnings: Ruxandra is moving on to pastures new after leaving Coronation Street Read more: Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility