Changes at Coronation Street took place all throughout 2025, with further cast alterations expected in 2026.
2025 saw Max Turner (Paddy Bever), Yasmeen Metcalfe (Shelley King), Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan), Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) and Jenny Connor (Sally-Ann Matthews) all depart the cobbles, though we’ve also seen some notable debuts.
We’ve been introduced to Kevin and Debbie Webster’s (Michael Le Vell and Sue Devaney) estranged brother Carl (Jonathan Howard), as well as Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), who is abusing Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce).
However, there are still plenty more changes ahead as we prepare to say goodbye to some beloved characters, as well as welcoming some familiar faces home.
Here’s the lowdown on who’s leaving and returning…
Coronation Street cast exits
Billy Mayhew
It was confirmed last year that Daniel Brocklebank was leaving Corrie, after playing vicar Billy Mayhew for the past 11 years.
Discussing his departure, 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 look forward to going into work.
He added: ‘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.’
Producer of the show Kate Brooks noted: ‘Billy will be involved in a major storyline over the coming months, which will see him tested in ways he never imagined, as friendships and his faith are pushed to the limit.
‘We’re incredibly sad to bid farewell to Dan, who has been fantastic in some of Corrie’s biggest storylines over the past few years, most notably Paul’s MND.
‘An actor of immeasurable talent and skill, and an absolute treasure behind the scenes – he will be missed by all of us on the cobbles.’
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Billy’s final scenes aired at the start of January. He was caught up in the Corriedale drama, and died when Theo trapped him in the minibus, right before it exploded.
When did Billy Mayhew leave Coronation Street? January 5, 2026.
Debbie Webster
Fans were heartbroken when beloved Debbie Webster was diagnosed with young-onset dementia.
Iconic Corrie writer, Jonathan Harvey previously confirmed that Debbie’s dementia will progress over ‘the next few years’.
Actress Sue Devaney also revealed to Lorraine that the story will continue ‘well into 2027’, though the diagnosis will certainly lead to her eventual exit.
When is Debbie leaving Coronation Street? Currently unknown.
Theo Silverton
While Theo Silverton’s exit hasn’t been confirmed, the character is a villain in the show.
Typically, villainous residents of the neighbourhood don’t end up staying in Weatherfield forever, suggesting there will come a time where Theo leaves the soap.
When is Theo leaving Coronation Street? Currently unknown.
More cast cuts?
It was reported on July 28, 2025, that Emmerdale and Coronation Street will face more changes as a result of ITV slashing their budges.
It is said that bosses at ITV will axe one in ten cast members from both soaps, as part of them cutting a further £15 million from the total budget.
Some of the older cast members have contracts, but most of the cast are paid by each episode.
As part of the changes, it’s also being reported that the amount of scenes per episode will be cut.
Coronation Street cast returns
Gail Platt
Though Gail Platt (Helen Worth) only left the soap in 2024, she made a brief return over Christmas.
The legendary face featured on a video call to son David Platt (Jack P Shepherd), who was celebrating Christmas and his birthday on December 25.
Who is in the Coronation Street 2026 cast?
The present cast of Coronation Street is made up of:
Regular cast
- William Roache as Ken Barlow
- Barbara Knox as Rita Tanner
- Kate Ford as Tracy Barlow
- Sue Nicholls as Audrey Roberts
- Ben Price as Nick Tilsley
- Michael Le Vell as Kevin Webster
- Sue Devaney as Debbie Webster
- Sally Dynevor as Sally Metcalfe
- Tina O’Brien as Sarah Platt
- 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 Battersby
- Alan Halsall as Tyrone Dobbs
- Jimmi Harkishin as Dev Alahan
- Samia Longchambon as Maria Connor
- Andy Whyment as Kirk Sutherland
- Lucy Fallon as Bethany Platt
- 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 Connor
- 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
- Catherine Tyldesley as Eva Price
- Joe Duttine as Tim Metcalfe
- Sair Khan as Alya Nazir
- Dolly-Rose Campbell as Gemma Winter
- Liam Bairstow as Alex Warner
- Julia Goulding as Shona Platt
- Harriet Bibby as Summer Spellman
- Sally Carman-Duttine 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
- Vinta Morgan as Ronnie Bailey
- Vicky Myers as Lisa Swain
- Jodie Prenger as Glenda Shuttleworth
- Cait Fitton as Lauren Bolton
- Amy Robbins as Christina Boyd
- Claire Sweeney as Cassie Plummer
- Jacob Roberts as Kit Green
- Sydney Martin as Betsy Swain
- Ryan Mulvey as Brody Michaelis
- James Cartwright as Theo Silverton
- Jonathan Howard as Carl Webster
- Raphael Akuwudike as Ollie Driscoll
- Amy Cudden as Becky Swain
- Aaron McCusker as Ben Driscoll
- Pauline McLynn as Maggie Driscoll
- Lucas Hodgson-Wale as Will Driscoll
- Beth Nixon as Megan Walsh
Recurring cast
- Kyran Bowes as Jack Webster
- Isabella Flanagan as Hope Dobbs
- William Flanagan as Joseph Brown
- Billie Naylor as Ruby Dobbs
- Bobby Bradshaw as Jake Windass
- Grace Ashcroft-Gardner as Lily Platt
- Christine Mackie as Susan Gaddas
- Joshua Leavy as Harry Platt
- Donnaleigh Bailey as Jess Heywood
- Aurora Bradshaw as Susie Price
- Rufus Morgan-Smith as Bertie Osbourne
- Joseph Woods as Aled Winter-Brown
- Charlotte and James Holt, Arthur, Lily and Lucy Taylor as Bryn, Carys and Llio Winter-Brown
- Jude Riordan as Sam Blakeman
- Mayia M as Glory Bailey
- Carla Mendonca as Orla Crawshaw
- Carter and Oakley Razak Townsend as Alfie Franklin
- Roman Thresh as Frankie Bolton
- Henry Meller as Dorin Pop
- Daon Broni as Jerome Costello
- Raya Walton as Laila Bailey
- Savanna Pennington as Joanie Michaelis
- Molly Kilduff as Shanice Michaelis
- Anita Booth as Trisha Marlow
- Andrew Hayden-Smith as Pete Lang
Coronation Street new arrivals
Jodie Ramsay
Olivia Frances Brown made her debut as Jodie during Corriedale at the start of this month.
She was the woman who was tied up in the back of Graham Foster’s (Andrew Scarborough) van.
A few days later, Jodie was revealed to be Shona Platt’s (Julia Goulding) sister.
Not much is known about why Jodie was in the van just yet, but what we do know is that the character is determined to create trouble for her sister, having told a huge lie about her past in a recent episode.
