Jan Lozinski (Piotr Baumann), a builder working for Gary Windass (Mikey North), first appears in March, followed by Alina Pop (Ruxandra Porojnicu), a love interest for Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni), in April.
Bernie's ex-boyfriend Kel Hinchley (Joseph Alessi) and Hope Stape's (Isabella Flanagan) teaching assistant Jade Rowan (Lottie Henshall) arrive in September.
Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher), the long-lost niece of Roy Cropper (David Neilson), arrived in November, as well as Grace Vickers (Kate Spencer).
Vickie Scullard of the Manchester Evening News reported that Natalie's return would "cause some serious drama for Nick" and predicted that she would "blackmail him and threaten to expose him to his family".
[4] Writers placed Natalie in a new storyline as she develops a crush on David, who is engaged to Shona Ramsey (Julia Goulding), after he gives her an opportunity in the barbers.
[15] Media outlets and viewers noticed many similarities between Jan and Konrad Topolski, the character which Baumann portrayed in rival soap opera EastEnders.
He later recognises Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) by her voice and begins a flirtatious relationship with her, to the chagrin of Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni), who blames him for losing his job.
On 8 March 2019, it was announced that the characters would be involved in an issue-led story about modern slavery alongside Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) and Jan Lozinski (Piotr Baumann).
[17] The story begins when Seb discovers Alina living in "squalid conditions" after entering the UK from Eastern Europe through a "human trafficking ring".
[17] Series producer Iain MacLeod wanted to highlight that "slavery hides in plain sight" since the topic is "one of the biggest hidden scandals in the UK today".
When Asha forms a friendship and eventual romantic spark with Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher), Corey makes rude remarks about her and her gothic sense of style.
[21] In November 2021, Corey attempts to leave the country in a van with his father Stefan Brent (Paul Opacic) in order to avoid being arrested again after the clothes he was wearing on the night he killed Seb were handed to the police by Nina and Asha.
Kelly's solicitor and foster father Imran Habeeb (Charlie De Melo) tells Seb's mother Abi Franklin (Sally Carman) that Corey could spend a minimum of 14 years in prison due to his age.
[24] Producer Iain MacLeod called the family "funny, warm and will pull together through thick and thin", expressing his joy at their castings, while adding that the actors work well together.
He first appears as part of a storyline about Steve McDonald's (Simon Gregson) work troubles, which sees the character held at knifepoint by a taxi customer.
[24] Producer Iain MacLeod called the family "funny, warm and will pull together through thick and thin" and expressed his joy at their castings, adding that the actors work well together.
[24] Producer Iain MacLeod called the family "funny, warm and will pull together through thick and thin" and expressed his joy at their castings, adding that the actors work well together.
[23] Michael establishes friendships with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), Tim Metcalfe (Joe Duttine) and Peter Barlow (Chris Gascoyne).
[24] Producer Iain MacLeod called the family "funny, warm and will pull together through thick and thin" and expressed his joy at their castings, adding that the actors work well together.
This led to increased paranoia whilst at work, as she would check things several times and she began to doubt herself, which caused her confidence to crumble and as a result, she quit.
She appeared again in January 2020, now working freelance for the Weatherfield Gazette when Aggie Bailey (Lorna Laidlaw) was nominated for the Golden Heart Award for trying to save Robert Preston's (Tristan Gemmill) life after being shot by Derek Milligan (Craige Els).
Kelly's ordeal ends weeks later when Nina and Asha, with the help of a homeless man Stu Carpenter (Bill Fellows), obtains Corey's bag from the night of the attack – containing his blood-stained tracksuit.
He was portrayed as a hotelier and businessman who quickly became one of the show's central villains due to his illegitimate plans to monopolize and later demolish Coronation Street into a luxurious estate.
At first Ray managed to befriend his acquaintance Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) after becoming impressed with the latter's catering project with local resident Alya Nazir (Sair Khan).
On Christmas Day 2019, Derek – seeking revenge on Gary – steals a gun from his antiques shop and ends up holding several residents hostage, including Rita Tanner (Barbara Knox), Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston), Tracy McDonald (Kate Ford), Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson), Emma Brooker (Alexandra Mardell), Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard), Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni), Ali Neeson (James Burrows), Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine), Johnny Connor (Richard Hawley) and Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews), in a siege at the local public house, The Rovers Return Inn, in an attempt to confront Gary.
After Kel's actions are exposed, Paul's sister Gemma Winter (Dolly-Rose Campbell) tells her partner Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) who later confronts him before he is arrested after Bernie reports him to the police.
In September 2020, a body is recovered from the canal and police confirm to Paul's partner, Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank), that it is Kel's as he was wearing a Security Uniform at the time of his disappearance.
[50] Nina is introduced as the long-lost niece of established character Roy Cropper (David Neilson), who is eventually forced to live with him following the death of her father Richard Lucas (Paul Bown).
He confirmed that the "hard-hitting" storyline would be the "central focus" of the year, and would star Nina, Kelly Neelan (Millie Gibson), Corey Brent (Maximus Evans), Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni), Asha (Tanisha Gorey) and Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain).It was later confirmed in January 2021 that the storyline would revolve around Nina, in a love story that was described by MacLeod "heartbreaking but also heartwarming", as well as "fantastic and unique".
Speaking on her character's decision to lie about Tianna being their child, Spencer stated that it was due to suffering from a miscarriage, and wanting Michael to feel the same amount of pain that she did.