19-05-2025
Coronation Street legend addresses future on the cobbles after 15 years
Coronation Street favourite Elle Mulvaney has confirmed her future as cobbles icon Amy Barlow.
The actress, 22, took over the role of Steve and Tracy McDonald's (Simon Gregson and Kate Ford) daughter in 2010.
During Elle's tenure, Amy has been trapped in a burning block of flats, tackled teenage pregnancy and more recently, was raped by her boyfriend Aaron Sandford (James Craven).
The star has also shared the small screen with a number of legendary actors, such as William Roache, who plays grandfather Ken, and the late Anne Kirkbride.
Being a member of the Barlow clan cements yourself as a part of Weatherfield history, and viewers will be glad to know that Elle has no intentions of leaving the ITV soap.
When discussing the potential of beating Bill's incredible six decade stint, Elle said: 'It's quite the challenge.'
'I am young enough to do it, I guess. It must be incredible for someone to be here 65 years.
'All the stories he must have done and all the people he must have met.
'Who knows what the future will bring? But right now I am loving Corrie more than ever and have no plans to leave, so long as they still want me.'
She continued to The Daily Mirror: 'I still can't believe I have been there for 15 years. It's hard to describe because in one way it feels that long but in another way it doesn't.
'I joined when I was just seven and I'm now 22. I was just a young kid. I am so fortunate though. I still love Corrie, where I work and everyone I work with.
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'I am just really lucky.'
Speaking about Bill, Simon and Kate, she said that they have 'had an impact in my childhood and in my life', and that 'they do become a part of your family.'
However, there is one show she'd step away from The Street for – I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!
'Simon, who plays my dad, did it and loved it. Bev Callard, who played my nan, also did it so we have a family tradition,' she said. More Trending
'I'm alright with bugs and creepy crawlies and snakes. They don't bother me. But I think I would really struggle with the food and the drink.
'I'd struggle eating or cooking the meal in camp, never mind the Bushtucker Trials. I'd have to stick to the rice and beans.'
Each to their own, Elle.
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