Coronation Street casts Ben Hull as Jenny Connor's new love interest

Coronation Street's Jenny Connor will be getting a new romance in the form of new arrival Owen, what will killer Stephen say?

Ben Hull attends the Gala Night after party for "Edmond de Bergerac" at The Richmond Theatre on April 30, 2019 in Richmond, England.

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Published: Friday, 3 February 2023 at 12:50 pm

A new romance is on the cards for Jenny Connor following last year's heartbreak in Coronation Street.

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The character (played by Sally Ann Matthews) will catch the eye of newcomer Owen, coming to the cobbles in March looking to invest in Sarah and Michael's loungewear range.

Owen is portrayed by soap veteran Ben Hull, known for his roles in Hollyoaks, Doctors, Casualty and Holby City.

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His presence is guaranteed to not sit well with Coronation Street killer Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce), who still fancies Jenny after their brief fling.

According to Inside Soap, the two men may butt heads not just over Jenny, but also over Owen's meddling with Stephen's business given the latter is an investor in Michael and Sarah's fashion venture.

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Sally Ann Matthew as Jenny Connor in Coronation Street. ITV

The magazine's source said: "What's more, Stephen has invested in Sarah and Michael's business, and won't take kindly to someone muscling in on his turf.

"Is Owen set to give Stephen a run for his money?"

As Stephen wouldn't hesitate to kill again after getting rid of Jenny's ex-fiancé Leo Thompkins and his father Teddy, Owen better look over his shoulder.

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Stefania Sarrubba

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