Coronation Street Shake-Up: Lucy Fallon Confirms Return as Bethany Platt, While Charlotte Jordan Bids Farewell

Coronation Street fans have been treated to a mix of exciting and sad news this week, as star Lucy Fallon confirmed her highly anticipated return to the cobbles as Bethany Platt, while her co-star Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, prepares to exit the long-running soap.

Lucy Fallon, 28, took to social media to share the news that she is back on set and filming, easing fan concerns over the temporary nature of her character’s departure. Sharing a mirror selfie from her dressing room with the caption, “And just like that she’s back,” Fallon officially put to rest any lingering rumors that she had quit the soap for good.

The actor stepped away from the show earlier this year to take maternity leave. Her character, Bethany, left Weatherfield in February to pursue her professional aspirations of becoming a journalist in London. Since her temporary exit, Fallon has celebrated the birth of her second child with footballer partner Ryan Ledson. The couple welcomed a baby daughter, Nancy Margaret Ledson, in January, who joins their first child, Sonny, born in January 2023. Fallon had previously promised viewers that her time away would not be for too long, confirming her commitment to return to the show following her maternity leave.

When Bethany Platt departed, she was entangled in a complex love triangle that is still having ripples across the street. Her on-again, off-again relationship with Daniel Osborne hit a snag after it was revealed he could be the father of Daisy Midgeley’s unborn child. This drama culminated in a DNA test, which ultimately confirmed that Kit Green was the baby’s biological father.

Unfortunately, this storyline leads directly into the tragic and permanent departure of another key character. Actress Charlotte Jordan has announced her decision to quit her role as Daisy Midgeley after four years on the soap. Jordan’s character was involved in a heartbreaking car crash, leading to her losing the baby and having to induce a miscarriage.

Of her time on the cobbles, Jordan released a heartfelt statement, expressing gratitude for her experience. “My time at Coronation Street is something I’ll always cherish after a brilliant four years for Daisy,” she said. “It’s time for me to start a new chapter and explore other opportunities. It’s been a privilege to be part of a wonderful institution with even more wonderful colleagues who have taught me so much.”

As one chapter closes with Charlotte Jordan’s departure and the devastating end to Daisy’s most recent storyline, another exciting one opens with the return of Lucy Fallon. Fans can look forward to seeing how Bethany Platt’s return from London will shake up the street, particularly given the unresolved history with Daniel Osborne and the fallout from Daisy Midgeley’s tragic exit. The confirmed return of the popular character is set to be a significant moment for the soap in the coming months.