List of Coronation Street characters introduced in 2025

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Coronation Street is a British soap opera first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. [1] This is a list of characters that will make their first appearance in 2025. A new family consisting of Mick and Lou will debut in February, whilst Carl Webster, the half-brother of Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney), will also make his first appearance in 2025.

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Mandy

Mandy, played by Rebecca Atkinson, is a prison guard who appeared in scenes with Rob Donovan (Marc Baylis) and Matty Radcliffe (Seamus McGoff). [2] She first appeared on 13 January 2025. [2] Upon her first appearance, she was held hostage by Matty alongside Rob and his son, Bobby Crawford (Jack Carroll), who was visiting him. [2] 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." [2] This was Atkinson's second role in Coronation Street after playing Stephanie Mills in 2002.

Brie

Brie, 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). [3] Ellis' guest role was announced on 7 January 2025 and is expected to last several episodes. [3] Stefania Sarrubba from Digital Spy 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." [3] Sarrubba also revealed: "As Lauren's trial begins, Brie tells her that her baby son Frankie would be better off without her." [3] James Hibbs from Radio Times revealed that Brie would be seen "purposefully antagonising her in prison." [4]

Steven Poyser

Steven Poyser, played by Samuel James, is a solicitor leading the prosecution Lauren Bolton's (Cait Fitton) court case. [5] James' casting was announced on 15 January 2025 and he made his first appearance on 17 November 2025. [5] 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." [5]

Mick and Lou

Mick and Lou will make their first appearances in February 2025 as part of Coronation Street's new family. [6] [7] The characters 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 Brown (Sam Aston) as they would come to live nearby him at the fictional Maudsley Street, which is nearby to Coronation Street. [6] 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). [6] [8] [9] 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 [his wife] Gemma, but there are other things to unpack. I wouldn't want to get on the wrong side of them – especially Mick!" [6] [10] [11] 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!" [6] [12] Whilst the pair's casting was not revealed at the time of the announcement, Brooks believed that the characters were portrayed by "brilliant actors". [6]

Carl Webster

Carl Webster
Coronation Street character
Classification Future; TBA
Introduced byKate Brooks
In-universe information
Father Bill Webster
Mother Elaine Prior
Half-brothers Kevin Webster
Half-sisters Debbie Webster
Nephews Jake Webster
Jack Webster
Nieces Rosie Webster
Sophie Webster

Carl Webster will make his first appearance in 2025. [7] The character's introduction was announced on 24 December 2024, though the casting had not been revealed at that point. [13] [14] 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 (Michael Le Vell) and Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney). [13] Carl will arrive in the midst of several new storylines for the Webster family, including Kevin's testicular cancer diagnosis, Debbie finding out that she has dementia and Kevin's wife Abi Webster's (Sally Carman) mental health struggles. [13] [15] Coronation Street producer 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. [14]



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  5. 1 2 3 Morris, Lauren (15 January 2025). "Coronation Street 'sign up EastEnders star' as cast departures continue". The Mirror .
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  8. ↑ "Corrie's new family". Inside Soap . No. 1. 4–10 January 2025. pp. 8–9.
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  10. ↑ Sansome, Jessica (27 December 2024). "Coronation Street announces arrival of new 'ruffian' family with link to Chesney Brown and Kit Green". Manchester Evening News . Reach plc . Retrieved 7 January 2025.
  11. ↑ Crutchley, Joe (28 December 2024). "Coronation Street confirms new family to 'stir up trouble' - but it's bad news for Kit". Plymouth Live. Retrieved 7 January 2025.
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