Danson stated in March 2008 that she would stay with "Coronation Street" for as long as producers wanted the character. She explained that she has managed to create a perfect timing for filming and spending time at home with her family. She told the "Sunday Mirror" that being an actor with children is the perfect job. Danson said she could never imagine getting bored with Leanne and said if it was up to her, she could quite easily imagine still being there in 20 or 30 years time. Talking about her character, Danson added: "She's a loose cannon and she's destined to end up in a really bad way. I wonder how long she can keep picking herself up and dusting herself down - she's probably had six of her nine lives by now!"