Coronation Street cast: who is leaving, returning to and joining the soap?
Your essential guide to the comings and goings on the cobbles in 2025.
With twists and turns galore in soapland it can be hard to keep track of all the comings and goings in the cast of Coronation Street.
Last year ended with the huge departure of one of the street's longest-serving stars, Gail Rodwell (Helen Worth).
2025 has already seen some major departures, with recent big exits including Rovers barmaid Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and the moving final days of Julie Carp (Katy Cavanagh-Jupe).
However, there are more changes to come.
RadioTimes.com is here with a handy update on which characters are leaving, joining and returning to the cobbles of Coronation Street in the coming months.
So who's in? Who's out? And which rumours are true? Read on for all the latest details on cast changes.
Coronation Street cast 2025
The full present regular cast for Coronation Street can be found below.
- William Roache as Ken Barlow
- Barbara Knox as Rita Sullivan
- Kate Ford as Tracy McDonald
- Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
- Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
- Michael La Vell as Kevin Webster
- Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
- Sally Ann Matthews as Jenny Connor
- Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
- Tina O'Brien as Sarah Barlow
- Simon Gregson as Steve McDonald
- Jack P. Shepherd as David Platt
- Rob Mallard as Daniel Osbourne
- David Neilson as Roy Cropper
- Jane Danson as Leanne Battersby
- Georgia Taylor as Toyah Habeeb
- Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
- Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan
- Samia Longchambon as Maria Windass
- Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland
- Gareth Pierce as Todd Grimshaw
- Sam Robertson as Adam Barlow
- Jennie McAlpine as Fiz Dobbs
- Antony Cotton as Sean Tully
- Sam Aston as Chesney Brown
- Elle Mulvaney as Amy Barlow
- Tanisha Gorey as Asha Alahan
- Ryan Prescott as Ryan Connor
- Alison King as Carla Barlow
- Liam McCheyne as Dylan Wilson
- Mikey North as Gary Windass
- Patti Clare as Mary Taylor
- Charlie Wrenshall as Liam Connor Jr.
- Peter Gunn as Brian Packham
- Cherylee Houston as Izzy Armstrong
- Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster
- Isabella Flanagan as Hope Stape
- William Flanagan as Joseph Brown
- Macy Alabi as Ruby Dobbs
- Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
- Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass
- Brooke Malonie as Lily Platt
- Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
- Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
- Daniel Brocklebank as Billy Mayhew
- Liam Bairstow as Alex Warner
- Carter-J Murphy as Harry Platt
- Julie Goulding as Shona Platt
- Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
- Sally Carman as Abi Webster
- Maureen Lipman as Evelyn Plummer
- Jason Callender as James Bailey
- Trevor Michael Georges as Ed Bailey
- Ryan Russell as Michael Bailey
- Jane Hazlegrove as Bernie Winter
- Mollie Gallagher as Nina Lucas
- Tony Maudsley as George Shuttleworth
- Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
- Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey
- Vicky Myers as DS Lisa Swain
- Jodie Prenger as Glenda Shuttleworth
- Channique Sterling-Brown as Dee Dee Bailey
- Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton
- Claire Sweeney as Cassie Plummer
- Jacob Roberts as DC Kit Green
- Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain
- Ryan Mulvey as Brody Michaelis
- James Cartwright as Theo Silverton
- Natalie Anderson as Danielle Silverton
- Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster
- Richard Windsor as Noah Hedley
- Amy Cudden as Becky Swain
Below are the upcoming changes to the regular cast.
LEAVING
Jenny Connor (Sally Ann Matthews)
When is Jenny Connor leaving? Autumn 2025.
Former Rovers Return landlady Jenny Connor has been confirmed to be written out of the soap later this year.
The actor has played fan-favourite character Jenny Connor (also known as Jenny Bradley) on and off since 1986, and announcing the news on social media, Matthews paid tribute to the show.
She wrote on Instagram: "I was supposed to stay for five months but ended up doing an extra ten years because I loved it so much! It’s time though to play those parts I always hoped I would when I’d ’grown up.’
"Thanks Trafford Wharf Rd for the memories and endless laughter x"
An ITV spokesperson declined to comment further on the news when contacted by Radio Times, but we understand Matthews has now filmed her final scenes as Jenny.
Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank)
When is Billy Mayhew leaving? 2026.
Actor Daniel Brocklebank has been confirmed to be leaving our screens as Billy Mayhew in Coronation Street next year.
The Sun reports that a story-based decision will see Billy Mayhew depart the cobbles not long after losing his husband, Paul Foreman, in a new issues-based storyline in 2026.
Confirming his exit to the paper, Daniel said: "I have been working on Corrie for a quarter of my life.
"I have adored every minute I have been in that building and have never not looked forward to going into work.
"I love everyone who works on this show and whilst I am sad to be going, I am equally excited to see what the future holds."
RadioTimes.com reached out to ITV for comment.
Debbie Webster (Sue Devaney)
When is Debbie Webster leaving? 2027.
Actress Sue Devaney is being written out of the show as her fan-favourite character Debbie Webster is due to be killed off in a long-running dementia storyline.
Devaney first appeared as 15-year-old Debbie Webster and starred in the role for one year, before returning to the soap in 2019, and has been a main cast member since 2020.
A source told Metro: "It’s one of the show’s biggest storylines of the year, and a real chance for Sue to finally get her time in the spotlight – it will just be devastating for fans that it will effectively be her final storyline."
They added: "It’s one of many major storylines new boss Kate Brooks has in the bag, and there will not be a dry eye in the house.
"There is no doubt in the Corrie family that she will give the performance of a lifetime and make Debbie’s exit one to remember for years."
The report also revealed that the character of Debbie was expected to stay in the show beyond 2025 to complete the long-running storyline, so there is plenty of Debbie still to come on-screen.
The storyline has since been confirmed by ITV and actress Sue Devaney, who revealed in June 2025 that she would still be on the soap until 2027.
RETURNING
Bethany Platt (Lucy Fallon)
When is Bethany Platt returning? Autumn 2025.
Actress Lucy Fallon is set to return from her maternity leave this Autumn, and Bethany will be back in Weatherfield.
Bethany left for a job in London earlier this year following a split from Daniel Osbourn,e as his love for his ex Daisy Midgeley became clear.
Daisy has since left Weatherfield, but the chances are slim for a Bethany and Daniel reunion...
Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley)
When is Eva Price returning? Autumn 2025.
Actress Catherine Tyldesley is returning to Coronation Street as former Rovers Return barmaid and Leanne Battersby's half-sister Eva Price later this year.
The Sun initially reported that the actress would begin filming with the soap this summer and will be back on-screen in the autumn.
A source told the paper: "Cath has been away for a while and worked on countless other projects but she really missed Corrie.
"They’ve tried to get her back a few times but the stars have never aligned.
"But when she was approached with the idea for Eva’s return, it was too good of an opportunity to pass up."
The character of Eva left Weatherfield in 2018 with baby Susie following the tragic suicide of her true love, Aidan Connor, played by Shayne Ward.
The ITV soap later confirmed Eva's return as the new landlady of the Rovers Return after Carla sells it, and Eva will be accompanied by her new husband and his formidable mother-in-law.
Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks shared: "We are beyond thrilled that Eva is returning as the landlady of the Rovers, with her new blended family in tow."
JOINING
Ben Driscoll (Aaron McCusker)
When is Ben Driscoll arriving? Autumn 2025.
When Eva returns to Coronation Street, she will be accompanied by her new husband Ben Driscoll, played by Shameless alum Aaron McCusker.
Coronation Street producer Kate Brooks shared: "The Driscolls do not arrive quietly, so expect big drama, explosive secrets and raucous knees-ups galore."
She added: "To have actors of Catherine, Aaron and Pauline's considerable calibre at the beating heart of this family is absolutely wonderful, and we can't wait for you to get to know and fall in love with them as much as we have already done.
"Strap yourselves in, it's going to be an exciting and eventful ride.”
Maggie Driscoll (Pauline McLynn)
When is Maggie Driscoll arriving? Autumn 2025.
Father Ted legend and former EastEnders star Pauline McLynn is joining Corrie as Eva's new mother-in-law, the formidable Maggie Driscoll.
The character is set to be interfering and clearly a mother-in-law from hell for Eva to contend with!
We feel a classic Corrie character in the making here!
Who has left Coronation Street in 2025?
- Mason Radcliffe
- Matty Radcliffe (Guest)
- Brie Benson (Guest)
- Gus Deering (Guest)
- Anthea Deering (Guest)
- Eric Sandford (Guest)
- Yasmeen Nazir
- Tommy Orpington (Guest)
- Max Turner
- Rob Donovan
- Daisy Midgeley
- Julie Carp
- Bobby Crawford
- PC Craig Tinker
- Eileen Grimshaw
- Jason Grimshaw (Guest)
- Mick Michaelis
- Lou Michaelis
- Logan Radcliffe (Guest)
- Aadi Alahan
Who has left Coronation Street in 2024?
The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2024.
- Sarge Bailey (Guest)
- Moses Ekundayo
- Harvey Gaskell
- Violet Wilson (Guest)
- Eliza Woodrow
- Simon Barlow
- Nathan Curtis
- Tommy Orpington
- Beth Tinker
- Rowan Cunliffe
- Nicky Wheatley
- Dorian Pop
- Alina Pop
- Stu Carpenter
- Damon Hay
- Paul Foreman
- Sabrina Adetiba
- Joel Deering
- Rowan Cunliffe
- Richard Hillman (Guest, dream sequence)
- Jesse Chadwick
- Gail Chadwick
Who has left Coronation Street in 2023?
The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2023.
- Griff Reynolds
- Jacob Hay
- Mike Hargrave
- Esther Hargrave
- Teddy Thompkins
- Cilla the Cincilla
- Daryan Zahawi
- Rufus Donahue
- Faye Windass
- Jackson Hodge
- Miley Hodge
- Justin Rutherford
- Karen Rutherford
- Aggie Bailey
- Aaron Sandford
- Geoffrey "Spider" Nugent
- Isabella Benvenuti
- Henry Newton
- Shelly Rossington
- Stephen Reid
- Darren Vance
- Courtney Vance
- Crystal Hyde
- Peter Barlow
Who left Coronation Street in 2022?
The following regular characters have departed Coronation Street in 2022.
- Ted Spear
- Marrium Nazier
- Clint Stubbins
- Linda Hancock
- Grace Vickers
- Lydia Chambers
- Jon Spear
- Emma Brooker
- Laura Neelan
- Elsie
- Ben Chancellor
- Imran Habeeb
- Cathy Matthews
- Nicky Wheatley
- Camilla Perrin
- Mimi Halliday
- Frank Bardsley
- Phill Whittaker
- Geoff Metcalfe (Guest, hallucination)
- Saira Habeeb
- Rick Neelan (Guest, hallucination)
- Kelly Neelan
- Leo Thompkins
- James Bailey
- Martha Fraser
- Wendy Crozier
- Harvey Gaskell
Who else will remain in Weatherfield by the end of the year?
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