Jane Danson was left fuming after a Facebook page kicked off the rumour mill on her character Leanne Battersby’s exit.

She arrived on the Coronation Street cobbles back in 1997, when the Battersby family made a huge impact on the soap, even being dubbed the Neighbours From Hell.

She took a break from the role in 2000 as viewers saw the long-suffering barmaid decide to leave after a near-fatal run-in with Jez Quigley.

Jane rejoined the soap again in 2004 before taking maternity leave when she fell pregnant in 2006.

She made her comeback a year later, and has been on screen since then.

Yet she has now slammed speculation her time on the soap is up.

Taking to her Instagram grid to post a snapshot of the false statement – which also included a statement apparently released by her – Jane let rip in the comments section.

She pleaded for those on Facebook starting the rumours to “stop making up stories and quoting cast members saying things that haven’t been said.’

Jane added: “Apparently I’ve been axed from the show and have written a letter to say how upset I am.

“First of all, if I have been ‘axed’ surely I would have been told

“Had almost 30 years of people feeling the need to say what they want or making up stories and I’ve never bitten back but I’ve had enough of reading absolute crap.

“Just stop it, it’s pathetic.

“And please stop believing the 99 per cent nonsense these sites keep spinning.

“It can be so damaging and it’s really unkind. Think before you type.”

The Dancing on Ice alum then showcased her fury when she replied to one fan and vowed: “I’ve totally had enough.

“Not holding back anymore x”

One follower was quick to write: “That’s the spirit.”

Another put: “Good. For. You!”

Meanwhile her co-star Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt, wrote: “I was dead online other day Jane.”

The soap’s official Instagram page then put: “We keep trying to get the fake posts taken down.”

CAST CULL

Back in January, Jane appeared to make a cryptic comment about “job security” amid a slew of cast cut-backs on the soap.

During an appearance on This Morning, Jane hinted that her character Leanne is going nowhere.

She said: “It’s the most secure job you’ll get in this industry. I never dreamed it would pan out so long.”

Jane then quickly added: “And even when it’s secure, it’s never secure. But I’ve been so grateful for it.”

Jane, who described the Corrie set as “home”, continued: “I never would have anticipated being there that long.”

A number of Corrie stars have been axed and others have decided to abandon the cobbles amid an ongoing cash crisis.

Craig Tinker actor Colson Smith was given the chop after 14 years last autumn. His on-screen mum, Beth Tinker, also left the show in the summer when actress Lisa George was written out from the role.

Luca Toolan, who played teenager Mason Radcliffe, was axed after 16 months and Sue Devaney – aka Debbie Webster – was also given the chop.

Other stars who have decided to jump ship amid the show’s money woes include Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, Shelley King – aka Yasmeen Metcalfe – and Sue Cleaver, who has portrayed Eileen Grimshaw for 25 years.