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Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' (colloquially referred to as ''Corrie'') is a British television soap opera created by ITV Granada, Granada Television and shown on ITV (TV network), ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres on a cobbled, terraced ...
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first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. This is a list of characters that will make their first appearance in 2025. The first character to appear in January was Mandy Waring (
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), a prison guard who had a brief relationship with Rob Donovan ( Marc Baylis) and helped him escape from prison. She was followed by Brie Benson ( Jessica Ellis), the cellmate of Lauren Bolton ( Cait Fitton), and Steven Poyser ( Samuel James). A new family consisting of
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(Farrel Hegarty) and Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) debuted in February. They were followed in March by Lou's son
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(Ryan Mulvey), who is cellmate of Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne). Later in March, Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) arrived as a new love interest for
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) and Laila Bailey, the daughter of Dee Dee Bailey ( Channique Sterling Brown) and Joel Deering (Calum Lill). In April, Wes Fuller (Kevin Finn) made his first appearance, followed by Danielle Silverton (
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), the wife of Theo.
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, the half-brother of
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) and Debbie Webster ( Sue Devaney), also made his first appearance in April 2025. Additionally, several
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appeared throughout the year.


Mandy Waring

Mandy Waring, played by
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, is a prison guard who appeared in scenes with Rob Donovan ( Marc Baylis) and Matty Radcliffe (Seamus McGoff). She first appeared on 13 January 2025. Upon her first appearance, she was held hostage by Matty alongside Rob and his son, Bobby Crawford ( Jack Carroll), who was visiting him. A source said: "Rebecca is a hugely talented actress and she’s a great addition to the cast. She’s joined for a short stint and will be on screen for a few months while the storyline she’s involved with plays out." This was Atkinson's second role in ''Coronation Street'' after playing
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in 2002.


Brie Benson

Brie Benson, played by Jessica Ellis, made her first appearance on 15 January 2025 as an inmate in prison where Lauren Bolton ( Cait Fitton) is serving time for the murder of Joel Deering ( Calum Lill). Ellis' guest role was announced on 7 January 2025 and is expected to last several episodes. Stefania Sarrubba from ''
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'' revealed: "The details of Ellis' stint on the cobbles are being kept under wraps, but we know her character Brie won't go easy on Lauren." Sarrubba also revealed: "As Lauren's trial begins, Brie tells her that her baby son Frankie would be better off without her." James Hibbs from ''
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'' revealed that Brie would be seen "purposefully antagonising her in prison." Ellis made her final appearance on 20 January 2025 and announced her departure on
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saying: "Well I had to get a picture in that iconic coat didn’t I?" and "As a Manchester gal, what a moment in my career to get to be in the most iconic soap that I grew up with ''Coronation Street''."


Steven Poyser

Steven Poyser, played by Samuel James, is a solicitor leading the prosecution Lauren Bolton's ( Cait Fitton) court case. James' casting was announced on 15 January 2025 and he made his first appearance on 17 January 2025. A source told '' The Mirror'': "Samuel will appear on screen for a number of episodes in a guest role as Lauren's fate is finally revealed."


Lou Michaelis

Lou Michaelis, portrayed by Farrel Hegarty, made her first appearance on 12 February 2025 as part of ''Coronation Street''s new family. Her and her husband, Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton), were announced in December 2024, with it being explained that Mick and Lou are a married couple that would first connect with established character Chesney Winter-Brown ( Sam Aston) as they would come to live nearby him at the fictional Mawdsley Street, which is nearby to Coronation Street. Brooks described Mick and Lou as "livewires" and "ruffians" that would cause a lot of damage, chaos and trouble, and teased that they would open up the "floodgates" and explore the backstory of established character Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts). Brooks revealed that she and the team were very excited by their arrival, explaining, "They come in with oodles of drama and they are shaking things up. They're neighbours from hell. They're overfamiliar, likeable and they've got kids. Initially they develop a friendship with Chesney and is wife Gemma ( Dolly-Rose Campbell), but there are other things to unpack. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them – especially Mick!" She also teased that they would come in "all guns blazing" and leave a "a trail of devastation", but called them "really enjoyable", adding, "They have a charm to them, but they do and say things that you shouldn't!" Whilst the pair's casting was not revealed at the time of the announcement, Brooks believed that the characters were portrayed by "brilliant actors". Following Mick and Lou's debuts, Chloe Timms from ''
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'' joked that she was happy to watch the couple as long as she did not have to "live next door to them". On 30 January 2025, it was announced that Hegarty would be playing the role of Lou alongside Joe Layton, who would portray Mick. Her and Mick have been billed as a "nightmare couple", with Daniel Kilkelly from ''
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'' describing them to be a "chaotic couple". It has also been revealed that Lou will strike up a friendship with who recognise each other from ''Bessie Street School'', where Lou's two daughters attend alongside Gemma Winter-Brown's ( Dolly-Rose Campbell) quads. Kilkelly also revealed: "Show bosses have warned that ''Coronation Street'' residents should watch their backs, as Mick and Lou will make life difficult for anyone who crosses them." Kilkelly also revealed that the pair also have a connection with Gemma's half-brother Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts). Hegarty spoke about her casting: "I'm delighted and so grateful to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. I have genuinely been blown away by how ridiculously warm and nice everyone is. Lou is definitely an exciting character to play because she's got good and bad parts to her, she's a life force and full of beans. She's a very colourful person who likes to make waves and try to cause chaos. But she also has that strong family loyalty, especially between Mick and Lou. They are thick as thieves and will stick up for each other, even when they probably shouldn't." ''Coronation Street'' executive producer, Kate Brooks also spoke about their castings: "Chaotic and loud, Mick and Lou bulldoze their way into Weatherfield, causing absolute carnage for the residents of Coronation Street. Their relationship is volatile to say the least, but at the heart of it lies a fierce sense of family loyalty, and woe betide anyone who tries to come between them. Although they're the life and soul of any party, they're equally not everyone's cup of tea, and they soon find themselves at the root of some explosive drama. We're thrilled to introduce these new characters into the mix, and the cobbles certainly won't be quiet with this family around." On 10 March 2025, it was announced that Lou would appear in flashback scenes to 2007 which show
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) trying to make contact with her son Kit, who she gave up for adoption after he was born. In these scenes, it was announced that Charlotte Alex-Riley would play the younger version of Lou. On 31 March 2025, it was announced that Hegarty would be leaving the role of Lou with her on-screen husband Mick, whose departure was announced one week prior. Lou and Mick are set to depart after a "major storyline". A ''Coronation Street'' insider confirmed both exits: "Mick and Lou were brought into the show to cause chaos on the cobbles in the build up to a major storyline in the summer and they are already making their presence felt. Joe and Farrel were contracted for a specific length of time, some characters come in for a long time and some like Mick and Lou are brought to pass through and leave a trail of destruction behind them. Both actors are still filming with the show and will be on screen until the summer."


Mick Michaelis

Mick Michaelis portrayed by Joe Layton, made his first appearance on 14 February 2025 as part of ''Coronation Street''s new family. He and his wife, Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty), were announced in December 2024, with it being explained that Mick and Lou are a married couple that would first connect with established character Chesney Winter-Brown ( Sam Aston) as they would come to live nearby him at the fictional Maudsley Street, which is nearby to Coronation Street. Brooks described Mick and Lou as "livewires" and "ruffians" that would cause a lot of damage, chaos and trouble, and teased that they would open up the "floodgates" and explore the backstory of established character Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts). Brooks revealed that she and the team were very excited by their arrival, explaining, "They come in with oodles of drama and they are shaking things up. They're neighbours from hell. They're overfamiliar, likeable and they've got kids. Initially they develop a friendship with Chesney and is wife Gemma ( Dolly-Rose Campbell), but there are other things to unpack. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them – especially Mick!" She also teased that they would come in "all guns blazing" and leave a "a trail of devastation", but called them "really enjoyable", adding, "They have a charm to them, but they do and say things that you shouldn't!" Whilst the pair's casting was not revealed at the time of the announcement, Brooks believed that the characters were portrayed by "brilliant actors". On 30 January 2025, it was announced that Layton would be playing the role of Mick alongside Farrel Hegarty, who would portray Lou. Her and Mick have been billed as a "nightmare couple", with Daniel Kilkelly from ''
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'' describing them to be a "chaotic couple". It has also been revealed that Mick is the man in the silver van who has been tormenting Chesney in recent weeks. Chesney is oblivious to who Mick really is, but as they move into a house over the ginnel from him and Gemma, the truth would soon be revealed. Kilkelly also revealed: "Show bosses have warned that Coronation Street's residents should watch their backs, as Mick and Lou will make life difficult for anyone who crosses them." Kilkelly also revealed that the pair also have a connection with Gemma's half-brother Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts). Layton spoke about his casting: "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. It's just a really happy place, friendly and welcoming. I'm going to relish every moment of it." ''Coronation Street'' executive producer, Kate Brooks also spoke about their castings: "Chaotic and loud, Mick and Lou bulldoze their way into Weatherfield, causing absolute carnage for the residents of Coronation Street. Their relationship is volatile to say the least, but at the heart of it lies a fierce sense of family loyalty, and woe betide anyone who tries to come between them. Although they're the life and soul of any party, they're equally not everyone's cup of tea, and they soon find themselves at the root of some explosive drama. We're thrilled to introduce these new characters into the mix, and the cobbles certainly won't be quiet with this family around." On 24 March 2025, it was announced that Layton had quit the role one month after his first appearance. Laura Denby from ''
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'' reported: "Joe Layton will be bowing out in the summer." An insider confirmed that Mick's exit would be "no shock, no surprise" for those involved. They continued: "He will be on screen until late July, so here islots more story to come." A week later, it was announced that Hegarty was also leaving the soap. A ''Coronation Street'' insider confirmed both exits: "Mick and Lou were brought into the show to cause chaos on the cobbles in the build up to a major storyline in the summer and they are already making their presence felt. Joe and Farrel were contracted for a specific length of time, some characters come in for a long time and some like Mick and Lou are brought to pass through and leave a trail of destruction behind them. Both actors are still filming with the show and will be on screen until the summer." On 4 May 2025, it was announced that a younger version of Mick would be played by Lewis Walton as he appears alongside younger versions of Lou and Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts).


Brody Michaelis

Brody Michaelis, played by Ryan Mulvey, is the son of Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts) and Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty). He is first introduced as an inmate at the Secure Training Centre where Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne) is sentenced for possessing a knife that led to Mason Radcliffe (Luca Toolan) being stabbed by his brothers Logan (Harry Lowbridge) and Matty Radcliffe (Seamus McGoff). He made his first appearance on 26 February 2025. Mulvey's casting was announced on 10 February 2025, a month after departing
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'' as JJ Osborne. Brody approaches Dylan in the STC after he notices him interact with teacher and neighbour Daniel Osbourne ( Rob Mallard), who is teaching at the facility. Brody advises Dylan to keep quiet so he does not become a target for bullying. Daniel Kilkelly from ''
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'' described: "Brody's concerns prove to be well-founded, as Dylan starts to receive a hard time from the other inmates. Dylan is defended by Brody, who scares the others off and encourages Dylan to stay by his side while he settles in." On 3 April 2025, it was announced that Brody is in fact the son of Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty), and despite being raised by her husband Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton), his father is Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts). This storyline is set to be "explosive". Liam McCheyne, who plays Dylan said "it's been great" working with Mulvey, despite their "tense relationship" in the show. He continued to explain: "We did have a laugh, however, as they film differently on ''Hollyoaks''. So on Ryan's first day we did two scenes in two hours, and he couldn't believe it worked so quickly here. I was like, 'Yep, get used to it!'"


Theo Silverton

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) and George Shuttleworth (
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).
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) tries to help patch things up with the locals. Todd instantly becomes attracted to Theo, but Iona Rowan from ''
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'' describes that Theo "plays his cards close to his chest." Upon his character, Cartwright teased: "I think Theo is a good guy, he comes in with the best of intentions, as most people do, but he may upset some people with his behaviour." On 23 March 2025, two days before Theo's debut, it was revealed that Pierce, who plays Todd, had previously worked with Cartwright before ''Coronation Street'' on another soap, ''
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'', on
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. Pierce told ''
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'': "But we were also in ''The Archers'' together. In fact, just pre-Covid, we were one of the last lot in studio where we were waiting for
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's announcement to close down production. And so those actors of us that were still in the studio in
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, we were just being fired rewrites because they just wanted to record as much as possible of ''The Archers'' with who was there. Because we didn't really know, it was such a fast emerging situation." It was also confirmed that there would be a romance between Todd and Theo, which Pierce said their previous work together had "definitely helped" with their on-screen relationship. Pierce continued: "But we haven't worked together loads, so that also means that in terms of Todd and Theo meeting and the early parts of the relationship, it's not like you know each other really well, so you can utilise that. But it's been great. James is a lovely, lovely actor. He has been brilliant, he's hit the ground running, and it definitely helps that we know each other." As Todd and Theo begin to build a relationship, it is revealed that Theo has a wife named
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), who appeared to arrange her mother's funeral with Todd and George Shuttleworth (
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). On 12 April 2025, it was revealed that Theo also has two teenage children named
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(Lewis William Magee) and
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(Kaitlyn Earley), who appear on 14 April 2025. Regarding his family unit, Cartwright explained: "He's a good, honest family man. There's two versions of it he scenario There's the version where anielleturns around and goes, ‘I've always known’ or ‘Okay, darling, if that's what you feel, I love you’. And the daughter looks up at you adoringly and goes, ‘Dad, I know it's a lot of change, but I'm here to support you’. That's version one, but that's not good Coronation Street, is it?" He continued: "And there’s version two, where the wife goes, ‘I'm going to make this as difficult as possible’, and the daughter goes, ‘I'm going to make this as tricky as possible’. They're not going to make it easy because they're not happy. It's an enormous amount of stress." Cartwright also expressed how Theo's decisions have effected him: "Theo's leaving his wife and kids for it. It's a very strong bond. It's one of those times in life where it's 'all in'. They're both sacrificing an enormous amount to make it work. Todd is taking all this baggage from this man. He continued: "On the other hand, he's lost his family ndhe's getting mocked on the scaffolding site. So they're all in, and they're going to really have a good crack at making this work, on this journey to domestic bliss between the scaffolder and the undertaker." On 1 May 2025, it was announced that there would be a change for Theo and Todd's storyline. Cartwright explained his character's background and why he's kept his sexuality hidden: "He's from a devoutly religious background, and that's what's made him keep it in. For the first time in Todd, it's more than sexual. I think it's a man who Theo met and he’s gone, ‘Oh my God, you're a dear friend, but also I fancy you’, which is how we choose all our partners, right? You just go, ‘I fancy you, but actually we get on and you like me back, and you want to look after me?’" He continued: "That basis is where we sort of build the relationship from. I think he trusts Todd and he sees that it is more than that. He gets to give it a go - and Todd is very patient, loving and kind." Cartwright also discussed the "prevalence" of conversion therapy: "I was very surprised by how prevalent it was," said Cartwright. "In my mind, it seems ikesuch an outdated thing. It feels bizarre - the idea that you can change fundamentally who you love and who you fancy. I think it always reminds me of that scene in ''
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'', you know, when he's got his eyes pinned back and he's being made to watch this movie about violence. It's sort of, conversion therapy feels a bit like that. It just feels archaic." Carwright continued to discuss Theo's upcoming storyline: "It's like anything in life - things can be explained to you, but understanding nd processingthem is a different thing. Because his parents were privy to the conversion therapy, it's a much bigger thing. If you start to unpack that as a thing, fully, you go, ‘Okay, my mom and dad, the Church, all my friends who I grew up with ndthe family friends are complicit’. I think he knows it wasn't okay, but he also has to process it for himself - he wants to just be happy."


Laila Bailey

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) and Joel Deering ( Calum Lill). She was born on 31 March 2025 by an emergency
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after Dee Dee suffered from
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. After a traumatic labour, Dee Dee consulted many medical professionals who passed off her pain as normal, however she ended up suffering a
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, meaning doctors had to perform a
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in order to save her life. Initially, she agreed to allow her brother, James Bailey (Jason Callender) and his partner, Danny Tomlinson (Dylan Brady) to adopt Laila, but had second thoughts due to the fact she would no longer be able to carry a child again. Laila's birth was part of a storyline which focused on racial injustice in maternity care. ''Coronation Street'' worked with three organisations - Birthrights, Motivational Mums Club and Five X More to make sure the storyline was portrayed sensitively and accurately.


Wes Fuller

Wes Fuller, played by Kevin Finn, is a nurse who made his first appearance on 2 April 2025. Finn's casting was announced on the same day when he excitedly posted on
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: "FINALLY I can share this. I'm on @coronationstreet." He continued: "I'll be on a few episodes over the week or two. Was a blast. Thank you to my agent @alexpriestleytalent for getting me the audition! Doing the accent and all." Finn's talent agent, ''Alex Priestley Talent'' revealed his character's name, but his connnections with ''Weatherfield'' had not been announced. On 16 April 2025, Jasmine Allday from '' The Mirror'' described that Wes had played a "key role" in that evening's episode when he bumped into Dee Dee Bailey ( Channique Sterling Brown), who is unaware that Wes is the brother of her midwife, Zoe Harker.


Danielle Silverton

Danielle Silverton, played by
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, made her first appearance on 7 April 2025. She is the wife of Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), however upon casting, this hadn't been revealed. Her casting was announced on 2 April 2025, with her character set to appear as a part of
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Gareth Pierce Gareth Pierce (born 19 February 1981) is a Welsh actor and musician who has appeared in various television series. In 2020, he began portraying Gavin Moss in BBC Radio 4's ''The Archers'' and became the second actor to play Todd Grimshaw in t ...
) new storyline where he embarks on a relationship with Theo. Joe Anderton from ''
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'' suggested Danielle "has some previous link with Theo that will see the storyline take an unexpected twist." On 12 April 2025, it was revealed that Danielle and Theo have two teenage children named
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(Lewis William Magee) and
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(Kaitlyn Earley) who appear on 14 April 2025. When asked whether she was excited about her upcoming role, Anderson said: "Yes, 1,000%, which is what really made me excited from the off. This character really hits the ground running and she's got so much going on internally. There's the secrets, the family unit, the presentational side of things, her upbringing. Getting to play all those layers in one woman is so incredible and why I'm absolutely loving playing her." Regarding the storyline, Anderson teased: "You don't know what you're going to get. Initially we must remember that Danielle is grieving, she's only just lost her mum so her emotions are all over. One minute she can be crying and the next minute she's shouting at somebody. I think if the secret was to come out I can't imagine she's going to take it very well. She's a woman dealing with a lot of very intense emotions right now."


Carl Webster

Carl Webster, played by Jonathan Howard, made his first appearance on 11 April 2025. The character's introduction was announced on 24 December 2024, though the casting had not been revealed at that point. Carl had previously been mentioned on the soap as the son of Bill Webster ( Peter Armitage) and Elaine Prior (Judy Gridley), and the half-brother of
Kevin Webster Kevin Webster is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Portrayed by Michael Le Vell, the character first appeared on-screen during the episode airing on 19 October 1983. Le Vell was suspended from the soa ...
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Michael Le Vell Michael Robert Turner (born 15 December 1964), known professionally as Michael Le Vell, is an English actor. He is best known for his role as mechanic Kevin Webster in the long-running ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', a role he has played ...
) and Debbie Webster ( Sue Devaney). Carl will arrive in the midst of several new storylines for the Webster family, including Kevin's
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diagnosis, Debbie finding out that she has
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, and Kevin's wife Abi Webster's ( Sally Carman-Duttine) mental health struggles. ''Coronation Street'' producer, Kate Brooks revealed that she was introducing Carl to "build up that Webster clan", as she considers the Webster family one of the "big clans" of the soap. Howard's casting was announced on 9 March 2025 alongside two other characters. His first scenes will see him clash with sister-in-law, Abi over a parking space before either realise that she is his brother's wife. The official press release explained: "As sparks fly and temperatures rise between them, can Carl charm his way out of this one and will Kevin and Debbie be pleased to have their little brother hanging around, whatever his motives are?" Howard provided more of an insight into Carl's character: "He’s maybe a little bit selfish, especially between his trousers sometimes!"


Dom Norwood

Dom Norwood, portrayed by Dominic Rickhards, made his first appearance on 21 April 2025. He goes on a date with Jenny Connor (
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). Rickhards' casting was announced on 17 April 2025 and his arrival would form part of Jenny's stepdaughter, Daisy Midgeley's ( Charlotte Jordan) exit storyline. Dom arrives after being hired by Daisy and her mother, Christina Boyd ( Amy Robbins) to con her out of money, which Jenny is unaware of. A twist has also been announced that Dom will also flirt with Christina behind Daisy's back and also worries that Daniel Osbourne ( Rob Mallard) will figure out their plot against Jenny. Dom will be his second role on ''Coronation Street'' after playing Michael Wall intermittently in 1998 and 2000. Molly Moss from ''
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'' described: "Rickhards’s new character Dom Norwood looks set to similarly cause trouble, as he goes on a date with Jenny next week and tells her about a business venture he’s involved in and persuades her to invest."


Joanie Michaelis

Joanie Michaelis, portrayed by Savanna Pennington, is the elder daughter of Mick (Joe Layton) and Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty). She first appeared on 21 May 2025, alongside her younger sister
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(Savanna Pennington) when Lou tries to flee ''Weatherfield'' following a domestic altercation with Mick. Lou tried to escape to a Women's shelter with Joanie and Shanice after Mick lashed out at Lou after finding out Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts) is her older half-brother, Brody Michaelis' (Ryan Mulvey) biological father. Divya Soni from ''
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'' confirmed: "''Coronation Street'' will explore the traumatic result of Mick Michaelis's domestic abuse in an emotional scene with his children." Mulvey, who plays Joanie's half-brother, previously revealed the Michaelis' family dynamic and explained how he is like a father figure to his two younger sisters: "It's so nice that I've got the aspect of Brody's younger sisters, who he absolutely adores and he'd do anything for them. He's so protective of them, just because of the missing parental figures in their life. Brody becomes their dad or their carer, in a way. It's really nice to play that softer side to Brody. It feels like a weight off his shoulders when he's around them, even though he's trying to look after them. He doesn't have to put on an act or impress anyone."


Shanice Michaelis

Shanice Michaelis, portrayed by Molly Kilduff, is the younger daughter of Mick (Joe Layton) and Lou Michaelis (Farrel Hegarty). She first appeared on 21 May 2025, alongside her older sister Joanie (Molly Kilduff) when Lou tries to flee ''Weatherfield'' following a domestic altercation with Mick. Lou tried to escape to a Women's shelter with Joanie and Shanice after Mick lashed out at Lou after finding out Kit Green ( Jacob Roberts) is her older half-brother, Brody Michaelis' (Ryan Mulvey) biological father. Divya Soni from ''
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'' confirmed: "''Coronation Street'' will explore the traumatic result of Mick Michaelis's domestic abuse in an emotional scene with his children." Mulvey, who plays Shanice's half-brother, previously revealed the Michaelis' family dynamic and explained how he is like a father figure to his two younger sisters: "It's so nice that I've got the aspect of Brody's younger sisters, who he absolutely adores and he'd do anything for them. He's so protective of them, just because of the missing parental figures in their life. Brody becomes their dad or their carer, in a way. It's really nice to play that softer side to Brody. It feels like a weight off his shoulders when he's around them, even though he's trying to look after them. He doesn't have to put on an act or impress anyone."


Noah Hedley

Noah Hedley, portrayed by
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, is a former member of Theo Silverton's (James Cartwright)
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group. Winsor's casting was announced on 20 May 2025 and first appeared on 30 May 2025 as a friend of Billy Mayhew ( Daniel Brocklebank), whose ex-boyfriend
Todd Grimshaw Todd Grimshaw is a fictional character from the British ITV (TV network), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'', formerly played by Bruno Langley from 2001 to 2017, and now played by Gareth Pierce. The character's debut was broadcast on 14 Janua ...
(
Gareth Pierce Gareth Pierce (born 19 February 1981) is a Welsh actor and musician who has appeared in various television series. In 2020, he began portraying Gavin Moss in BBC Radio 4's ''The Archers'' and became the second actor to play Todd Grimshaw in t ...
) began an affair with Theo in March 2025. Stephanie Chase from ''
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'' described Noah's arrival to be part of "Theo's dark backstory is beginning to unravel." Theo is set to see Noah in the ''Rover's Return'' and it causes him to rush out of the pub. He later reveals to Todd that Noah was present at his conversion therapy.


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