New Coronation Street star Stephanie Davis has spoken out on joining the ITV soap after it was revealed she'll be part of a sizzling summer storyline. The former Hollyoaks actress will be swapping Chester for Manchester when she appears on the cobbles from July.
Stephanie, who is known for playing Sinead O’Connor in the Channel 4 soap, has been cast as Courtney Vance in the long-running ITV show for a heated affair storyline. The 30-year-old will play the glamorous wife of Darren, one of Dev Alahan's new business associates.
She'll join Corrie alongside Ryan Early, who previously starred as Helen Archer’s love interest Lee Bryce in the BBC radio drama The Archers, who has been cast as Darren. And while he works with Dev on his business empire, Courtney begins to pursue a fling with Dev's teen son Aadi Alahan.
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After her casting was announced, Stephanie took to Instagram to share a snap of herself beaming outside the Rovers Return. "I am absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Coronation Street, playing the part of Courtney Vance," she typed alongside the snap which showed her on the famous cobbles sporting an Aztec-patterned jumpsuit under a long green leather coat.
"Growing up I have always watched and loved the show, so to be part of the biggest TV soap in Britain, which is in the hearts and homes of so many people, is an honour," the soap star added.
Her former Hollyoaks co-star Ross Adams was among the first to respond, writing: "SHE’S BACK!!!!!" Former X Factor and Hollyoaks star Rachel Adedeji commented: "Congratulations!! Have the best time darling." Reality star Charlotte Dawson replied: "Amazing xxx so proud." And Blue singer Duncan James added: "Massive congrats babe. Awesome news."
And fans were also quick to flood Stephanie with congratulatory and good luck messages. @nathanryan1997 said: "You were fantastic in Hollyoaks! Can’t wait to see you in @coronationstreet! So happy for you Stephanie!" @anna_louise961 wrote: "Congratulations @stephaniedavis88, I’m buzzing for you!!!"
@chelseacracknell commented: "That’s me starting to watch Corrie again!!!" @_sadiewrigleyxo replied: "I’m going to start watching Corrie just to see you on it now. Biggest congrats beautiful you should be so proud." @kellymew_ added: "Congratulations you are a brilliant actress, can’t wait to see you back on our screens."
She then returned to her Instagram Story with another snap outside one of the country's most famous boozers as she said: "Overwhelmed with he outpour of love and amount to message I've received. From the bottom of my heart, Thankyou. Sx."
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