Coronation Street fans have been left stunned after discovering how much a soap legend got paid View 3 Images Coronation Street legend's payslip revealed after years on soap and fans are gobsmacked (Image: PA)

A Coronation Street legend’s payslip for her work on the soap has been revealed. ‌

Eileen Derbyshire played Emily Bishop on the ITV soap, making her debut way back in 1961. As a beloved Weatherfield resident, Emily became a hit with fans and a staple on the soap. ‌

What’s more, Eileen didn't leave until 2016 - making her one of the longest-serving stars of a UK soap. Only Bill Roache has been on the show longer than her, playing Ken Barlow since the first episode in 1960. ‌

Emily's exit was explained as a trip to Peru to spend time with a relative. It was then

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