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Coronation Street casts ex-Hollyoaks star for Lauren prison scenes

Jessica Ellis is joining the ITV soap.

Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton in Coronation Street in a spotty jacket

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Published: Wednesday, 8 January 2025 at 5:35 pm

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Soap fans are about to see one star cross from Channel 4 to ITV, as Coronation Street has cast former Hollyoaks actor Jessica Ellis.

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Ellis, who previously played Tegan Lomax in Hollyoaks between 2013 and 2018, will be seen joining Coronation Street as Brie, an inmate at the prison where Cait Fitton's Lauren is sent.

This news was first reported by The Sun, with the publication noting that Ellis is only expected to be joining Coronation Street in a guest capacity for a few episodes.

Ellis left Hollyoaks after her character was killed off, being crushed by a tree branch which fell during a major storm.

Jessica Ellis in a colourful blazer

Jessica Ellis. Karwai Tang/WireImage

In Coronation Street, Lauren is currently on trial for the murder of Joel Deering, and we already know that Brie will be seen purposefully antagonising her in prison, saying baby Frankie would be better off without her.

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The soap has recently seen a number of cast departures announced, while two major stars have already left - Gail Platt star Helen Worth and Mason Radcliffe star Luca Toolan.

Viewers are now waiting to see how Craig Tinker's character Colson Smith, Sue Cleaver's Eileen Grimshaw, Sue Devaney's Debbie Webster and Charlotte Jordan's Daisy Midgeley will all be leaving the soap.

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The most recently announced departure has been Jordan's, who said: "My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish. It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderful institution with even more wonderful colleagues who have taught me so much.

"After a brilliant four years for Daisy, it’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities."

Visit our dedicated Coronation Street page for all the latest news, interviews and spoilers.

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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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