Soaps

Lucy Fallon 'to return to Coronation Street as Bethany Platt'

By Neil Wilkes, Editor-in-chief | 10 August 2023

Lucy Fallon is reportedly reprising her role as Bethany Platt on Coronation Street after an absence of almost four years.

Lucy Fallon is reportedly returning to Coronation Street as Bethany Platt almost four years after her departure.

The actress made her debut in the role of the daughter of Sarah (Tina O'Brien) in early 2015 and stayed on the cobbles for five years, departing in 2020.

According to The Sun, the 27-year-old has now agreed a deal to return to the soap and will begin filming in the coming months, with Bethany's first scenes back due to air "after Christmas".

A source told the newspaper: "Lucy is one of soap's most talented actresses who won lots of awards for her powerful portrayal of Bethany's grooming storyline.

"She was destined for big things and everyone was sad to see her go but the door was always going to be left open for someone of her calibre and popularity.

"Bosses reached out to her a few weeks ago about the possibility of coming back, and told her everything they'd planned for Bethany if she agreed.

"She discussed it with her boyfriend, and family, because she's a mum now with a baby.

"Once they'd talked about childcare, and how best to juggle it all, she was able to say she'd love to return.

"Everyone is very excited. They were really keen to get her back."

Coronation Street continues Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.

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