The first character to be introduced is Danny Tomlinson (Dylan Brady), a love interest of James Bailey (Nathan Graham), in February.
In March, Arthur Medwin (Paul Copley) was introduced as a love interest for Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman), and April saw the arrival of an old friend of Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley), Scott Emberton (Tom Roberts), as well as the ex-wife of Rick Neelan (Greg Wood), Laura Neelan (Kel Allen).
Nicky Wheatley (Kimberly Hart-Simpson) made her first appearance in June as a new love interest for Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard).
"[4] Arthur Medwin, played by Paul Copley, is the ex-boyfriend of Evelyn Plummer (Maureen Lipman), with whom she begins a relationship with again.
[7] On the day of the casting announcement, he was seen arriving on set and had been seen filming scenes with Lipman and Alan Halsall, who plays her on-screen grandson, Tyrone Dobbs.
[7] Arthur first appeared on 16 March 2020, and after the death of his wife Beryl, he built up a relationship with Evelyn, which ended when he wanted to go to Canada and she didn't, which led to his departure nearly a year later.
[8] Scott is introduced a visitor staying at the Rovers' B&B, who has an undisclosed connection to established character Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley).
"[10] Detective Sergeant Abney, played Fiona Skinner, was a police officer who investigated crimes that occurred in Weatherfield between 2020–2021.
[11] Khan explained: "She's full of rage, but her outburst doesn’t impress DS Abney, who seems to be treating Geoff as the victim.
[12] In August 2021, she investigates the salon flat fire which was started by Hope Stape (Isabella Flanagan), and questions her to see if she knows the difference between right and wrong.
[13] In October 2021, she investigates a case involving Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) holding Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) at gunpoint.
13 Coronation Street that the gun that killed Natasha Blakeman (Rachel Leskovac) was the same one used by Tez Wyatt (Stephen Lord) in a raid several years ago.
She also explained that she would love to work in The Rovers Return Inn, saying: "She would be behind that bar pulling pints, taking tips and popping them in her bra.
[17] Inside Soap's Laura-Jayne Tyler opined that Laura should be promoted to a series regular; she admitted that the character is a "car crash" but felt that it added to her charm.
[18] Allen has appeared in Coronation Street previously, as Lulu Lockett, a club owner that Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon) worked for in 2018.
Her exit storyline will see Laura tell Kelly that she has stomach cancer and has months to live in "heartbreaking scenes".
[20] In 2022, Laura-Jayne Tyler from Inside Soap praised the character, writing, "We chuffin' love Kelly's mum Laura.
Denby stated that there is "definitely potential to make her a permanent fixture", and noted her "strength and confidence", "likeable presence and fighting spirit", as well as her "sharp tongue and bubbly nature".
Denby proposed the idea that Nicky would be a good barmaid in the Rovers Return Inn, stating that an "unlikely friendship" with Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell) would be "TV gold".
The Sun reported that a source on the programme stated: "Nicky's proved really popular with viewers and the bosses absolutely love Kimberly.
"[27] In a radio interview in March 2021, Hart-Simpson stated that she wants to reprise her role as Nicky, joking: "I'd give my left tit to go back, quite frankly".
She added that "the door has completely remained open", and that her "heart will forever and utterly be Coronation Street", since she grew up watching it.
But not at Coronation Street, they respectfully explore the world these women live in, the impact it has on the community and at some points dangers attached to the work [...] I am looking forward to the audience finding out who and where she is today".
Digital Spy described Elaine's role in the coercive control storyline as "pivotal", and hinted that her arrival in Weatherfield "may offer fresh hope for Yasmeen".
[35] Viewers began to suspect that Elaine would be revealed as the mother of Geoff's son Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine), which producers later confirmed to be true.
[38] While appearing on Good Morning Britain, actress Sue Cleaver hinted that George may be a love interest for her character Eileen Grimshaw.
Sam is introduced as the nine-year-old son of Natasha Blakeman (Rachel Leskovac) and Nick Tilsley (Ben Price).
[42] Leskovac, who portrays mother Natasha, noted that her character's priority is the "emotional impact" that getting to know Nick will have on Sam, and that she is "trying to do the right thing by him".
[51] Jordan said that she was "thrilled" to be joining Coronation Street during the 60th anniversary of the soap,[52] and noted that it was especially great to be cast in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.