"[6] Owen Longford, played by Ben Hull,[7] made his first appearance on 3 March 2023 as a love interest for Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews).
[8] He was also described to be a "collision course" for Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce), who has recently had a fling with Jenny and has also invested in Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell) and Sarah Barlow's (Tina O'Brien) business and "won't take kindly to someone muscling in on his turf.
"[8] Inside Soap described that "the two men may butt heads not just over Jenny, but also over Owen's meddling with Stephen's business given the latter is an investor in Michael and Sarah's fashion venture.
After Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) signed a business deal between Nippersnapper and Underworld, he caught the eye of Jenny Connor despite being engaged to Elaine Jones (Paula Wilcox), he became jealous when he saw Owen with her and warned her of his sleazy past.
Austen departed again on 20 December 2023 as part of Ryan's departure storyline, which saw them leave Weatherfield to have a new life in Glasgow after his one night stand with Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) was discovered by her fiance Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard).
Metro commented on Henshall's return: "Fans will be delighted to know that the West End star, 57, will be reprising her role as cruise ship singer Estelle Harrington very soon.
"[13] Henshall also discussed what she would like if her character was to reprise her role in the future: "I want her marriage to break down, for her to get a love interest and cause a bit of trouble.
[16] Laura-Jayne Tyler from Inside Soap commented on a scene involving the character, writing, "There are grudge matches on the wrestling channels less fierce than when Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox) laid the smack-down on Isabella.
[20] She took to Instagram: "Last day with Corrie, thanks for everything," she wrote alongside a photo of herself in a dressing room, and another with co-star Jack Carroll, who plays Bobby Crawford.
"[20] Having been in the soap for over a year, Sabrina has played a part in the storyline where Joel Deering (Calum Lill) attacks Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton).
She was nervous to audition since the show meant a lot to her and was "beyond thrilled and grateful" when she learned that she would be playing Tyrone's mother and working alongside Lipman, a "hero" of hers.
[21] Of Sweeney and her character, Coronation Street executive producer Iain MacLeod said that she impressed the production team in her audition and described her scenes with Tyrone and Evelyn as "electric".
[26] Shelly Rossington, played by Natalie Amber,[27] is a woman who Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) meets outside of a motor neurone disease support group.
"[31] According to The Mirror, his arrival in Coronation Street is "set to make him even more of a household name, as he embarks on turning the relatively peaceful of life of Stu Carpenter completely upside down.
[31] Dom's makes Stu feel uncertain and after phoning Bridget in prison, she tells him to not allow him to have contact as he was not interested in being a father when Eliza was born.
Mason, Dylan and Liam witnessed Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) talking to a police officer about his car being stolen and used in a hit and run which injured Eliza Woodrow.
A shocked Mason fled and later told Dylan and Liam that he was the one who stole Tyrone's car and had caused the accident and tells them to give him an alibi.
suggested the story line was impactual by saying: "Coronation Street star Luca Toolan certainly made an impact when he joined the ITV soap earlier this year as bad boy Mason Radcliffe.
Recently we've watched Mason rule the cobbles as he continues to influence those around him by leading them astray, particularly when it comes to young Dylan Wilson (Liam McCheyne).
Afterwards, Simon's father Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne) arrived outside the House to confront the pair over the theft and threatened to break down the door.
Dylan tells the police about Mason giving him the knife and decides to plead guilty after learning that the bullying nearly caused Liam commit suicide.
In April 2024 on the lead up to his court hearing, Mason has a girl named Bella lure Dylan to him under the claim of wanting to make peace with him.
A few months later, upon Mason's release, Stu finds him beaten with a bloody face in the park, and offers him food at Speed Daal after he reveals his brother was responsible for his attack.
In January 2025, Mason helps to find evidence against his brothers Matty and Logan, as DS Lisa Swain (Betsy's mum) thinks they were responsible for her late wife's death during a hit and run.
Ange Carlisle, played by Nicole Barber-Lane, was the owner of a taxi cab firm who appeared in episodes airing 26 September and 2 October 2023.
"[56] Tony Byrne, played by Sean Cernow,[57] is a former plumber who first appeared on 20 November 2023 in the house of Ed Bailey (Trevor Michael Georges) and has been described to "be embroiled in a big winter storyline in the coming weeks.
"[58] On Christmas Eve, in which the episode aired on Friday 22 December, Tony forces his way in to the Bailey's house as Ed is about to depart for Birmingham on the train and attacks him as he is not able to pay back the money he owes him.
[61] Speaking about his casting, Carroll expressed his excitement when he began filming, "I'm delighted and honoured to be playing a part in the history of the cultural institution that is Coronation Street.
[61] Bobby's dad Rob is currently serving a life sentence in prison for the murder of Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) and only recently found out he has a son, leaving eldest sister Carla in the dark.
[61] Described as "a livewire chip off the old block, with the gift of the gab and an eye for the ladies,"[61] Bobby is sure to ruffle some feathers in Weatherfield as he plans on sticking around longer than his Aunt Carla intends.