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Re-cast Coronation Street star breaks silence after taking over Lily Platt role
Re-cast Coronation Street star breaks silence after taking over Lily Platt role

Metro

time4 days ago

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  • Metro

Re-cast Coronation Street star breaks silence after taking over Lily Platt role

Coronation Street newcomer Grace Ashcroft-Gardner has spoken out about taking over the role of Lily Platt following her debut scenes earlier this week. The young actress made her debut in a dramatic episode that saw Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) escape prison and storm Weatherfield High School in search of his daughter Joanie Michaelis (Savannah Pennington). She has taken over the role from young actress Brooke Malonie, who had played Lily since 2016. Taking to Instagram, Grace shared her excitement at joining the ITV soap. Alongside several behind-the-scenes pictures, she wrote: 'I am so excited to share my news that I have joined the cast of Coronation Street playing the role of Lily Platt!' She went on to thank her management saying: 'It's been a brilliant few months since my first audition, which wouldn't have happened without the fantastic Stagebox team (who I can't thank enough!). 'The whole Corrie team, the cast and crew have been absolutely amazing, I couldn't have asked for any more support during my first few weeks filming on the cobbles,' she continued, before urging her followers to watch her first episodes. Her comments were full to the brim with support, including from her co-stars. More Trending 'Smashing it!! I love the sass you give her,' Betsy Swain actress Sydney Martin wrote, while Joanie star Savannah added: 'Love this and so proud of you from the very start.' On another post announcing her role, on-screen dad Jack P Shepherd wrote: 'Yay! Great to have part of the family Grace.' Lily is David Platt's only daughter, who he shared with Kylie Platt before she was tragically murdered in emotional scenes. View More » Her scenes this week have seen her upset cousin Sam Blakeman (Jude Riordan) after locking him out of a classroom while killer Mick was on the loose in the school corridors. MORE: BBC star carried on filming hit show hours after sister's death MORE: Coronation Street returns to iconic filming location after 12 years for joyous scenes MORE: UK soap star congratulates brother on Wimbledon win

Coronation Street fans 'confused' as star suddenly recast after nearly 10 years
Coronation Street fans 'confused' as star suddenly recast after nearly 10 years

Yahoo

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Coronation Street fans 'confused' as star suddenly recast after nearly 10 years

Coronation Street fans were left "confused" last night (July 14) after they realised a character had suddenly been recast in Weatherfield after nearly 10 years. Lily Platt, the daughter of David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) and his late wife, Kylie (Paula Lane) has been a resident on the ITV soap since she was born in 2013. Until yesterday, the young character had been played by actress Brooke Malonie since 2016, but it's safe to say viewers were shocked to discover the new arrival. It comes as fans had noticed she was 'missing' from the cobbles in recent weeks. As of Monday, the role of Lily is now portrayed by Grace Ashcroft-Gardner. Making her debut, Lily is set to be at the centre of a 'dramatic' new storyline with her cousin Sam (Jude Riordan). The two youngsters will also be part of a storyline involving Mick Michaelis and his prison escape, reports Digital Spy. Baffled fans who were watching Monday's episode soon noticed there was a 'random' actress playing Lily, as someone posted on X, formerly Twitter: 'I was wondering who the random girl at the bus stop was... did anyone else know it was Lily Platt before she was seen running down a school corridor, or was that news to you all too?!!' Coronation Street recast Lily Platt #Corrie — Andrew McBride (@andrewmcb) July 14, 2025 Another joked: 'I was slightly confused for a minute by the random, never before seen child waiting at the bus stop but then realised that Lilly Platt has had a head transplant. #Corrie' This person wrote: 'They way #corrie just recast Lily Platt and didn't tell us so for half of today's episode I'm just sat there like who T* is this random child.' Recommended reading: Coronation Street fans slam 'awkward' relationship and tell stars to 'pack it in' Coronation Street legend 'nearly quit' after ITV bosses left him 'gutted' 'Useless' Coronation Street character set for return as fans cry 'not again' On Reddit, there was also discussion about Grace's debut as Lily, with viewers praising former Corrie star Brooke. One profile commented: 'I get the impression that Brooke maybe decided to leave going by her insta and new headshots up, could be wrong though! 'Couldn't fault her acting when she was in it. 'Best wishes to her whatever happened.'

Coronation Street quietly recast show legend's daughter – just weeks after original star ‘disappeared' from soap
Coronation Street quietly recast show legend's daughter – just weeks after original star ‘disappeared' from soap

The Sun

time6 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • The Sun

Coronation Street quietly recast show legend's daughter – just weeks after original star ‘disappeared' from soap

CORONATION Street have quietly recast the daughter of a show legend. The character has featured for over a decade - but will soon have a brand new face. 3 3 Born in 2013, Lily Platt is the daughter of David Platt (Jack P. Shepherd) and his late wife Kylie (Paula Lane). Young actress Brooke Malonie had been playing the character since June 2016. She has been absent in recent weeks and a new young actress will be in place for her return this week. It comes ahead of a huge new storyline involving the show's pre-teen characters. According to spoilers, Grace Ashcroft-Gardner is taking over the role of Lily. The actress will make her on screen debut later this week as Lily and her cousin Sam (Jude Riordan) take centre stage in a dramatic new plot. The Sun has contacted Coronation Street for comment. Lily recently featured in a dramatic storyline which saw a fire tear through the Platts' home. Viewers watched on as one of Coronation Street's most iconic homes was set ablaze and engulfed in flames in explosive scenes. The inferno came after David stole money from the notorious gangster Harvey Gaskell. Coronation Street quietly recast show legend's daughter - just weeks after original star 'disappeared' from soap Harvey's thugs were out for David after taking money which belonged to him - putting his whole family in danger. Prior to this, Lily had been given a threatening note while Shona was kidnapped. It's not the first time that a Platt family member has been recast in recent months. Carter-J Murphy took over as Harry Platt, son of Sarah Platt (Tina O'Brien). Soap characters who've been recast Soap operas are staple viewing for many people, but even some of the most famous characters have been played by different actors. Here are some examples from over the years. Coronation Street Tracy Barlow: Kate Ford took on the role of Corrie legend Tracy Barlow in 2002. Before Kate, three other actresses had played Tracy - most notably Dawn Acton from 1988 to 1999. Nick Tilsley: Ben Price has been playing Gail's oldest child in 2009, but the former Footballers' Wives star is the third actor to take on the part. Sarah Platt: Although Tina O'Brien debuted as Sarah Platt in 1999, she is the third actress who has played the iconic role of Sarah Platt. David Platt: Completing the line-up of Gail's children, David was initially played by Thomas Ormson for a decade before Jack P. Shepherd took over. Daniel Osbourne: For almost a decade, the role of Ken Barlow's son Daniel has been portrayed by actor Rob Mallard. Before Rob joined, two other actors had previously played Daniel. Bethany Platt: Fans know Lucy Fallon as Bethany nowadays but before her, three other actresses had stepped into the character's shoes. Kirk Sutherland: Before Andy Whyment took on the role of Kirk, he played by an uncredited actor in his very first appearance. Todd Grimshaw: Gareth Pierce stepped into the role of Todd back in 2020, becoming the second performer to play this part. Summer Spellman: Harriet Bibby became the second actress to play Summer, taking over the role from Matilda Freeman in 2020. Ryan Connor: Ryan Prescott currently plays the long-running character, but Ben Thompson and Sol Heras had earlier portrayed the role. EastEnders Martin Fowler: Although Martin was the first baby born on-screen in EastEnders, he hasn't always been played by the same person. His current portrayer, James Bye, is the third actor to star as the character. Peter Beale: Seven actors have portrayed Ian Beale's elder son, with the current actor, Thomas Law, in his second stint as the character. Ben Mitchell: Ben has been played by a total of six actors - with Max Bowden bowing out of the role in March 2024. Bobby Beale: Before Clay Milner Russell, Ian's younger son had been played by four other actors. Freddie Slater: Bobby's best mate, Freddie Slater, had been previously played by twins Alex and Tom Kilby before Bobby Brazier took over in 2022. Chelsea Fox: Former Coronation Street actress Zaraah Abrahams took over the role of Chelsea in 2020. The character had been first played by Tiana Benjamin from 2006 to 2010. Lauren Branning: Jacqueline Jossa took on the role of Lauren in 2010, succeeding Madeline Duggan who'd played her from 2006 to 2010. Johnny Carter: Johnny has been played by three actors since debuting in 2013 - most recently, Charlie Suff has taken on the role. Speaking to press about the change-up, Jack P Shepherd said: "They've just recast the lad who plays Harry. "Carter is very, very confident." He succeeded twins Freddie and Isaac Rhodes, who'd played Harry since 2017. 3

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