Coronation Street cast changes are continuing in 2026, with several high-profile departures and new arrivals shaking up Weatherfield. The first half of the year saw fans bid farewell to Billy Mayhew (Daniel Brocklebank), who died in an inferno; Becky Swain (Amy Cudden), sent to prison for her crimes; and Theo Silverton (James Cartwright), murdered as his reign of terror ended. New faces include Jodie Ramsey (Olivia Frances-Brown) and Idris Nazir (Junade Khan), while Ross Wilkes, father of Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall), is set to arrive imminently. Upcoming departures include Megan Walsh (Beth Nixon), Cassie Plummer (Claire Sweeney), and Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher).
New Arrival: Ross Wilkes
Tyrone Dobbs' world is about to be turned upside down when his father, Ross Wilkes, played by soap veteran Ian Burfield, arrives on the cobbles. Tyrone's mother, Cassie, will face a demon from her past. Corrie producer Kate Brooks revealed: 'Tyrone's dad makes an appearance in the show. Needless to say, he comes with quite a bit of drama, and it's going to cause quite a lot of friction within that family, obviously with Cassie's history. As you know, Cassie's leaving us, and so it will contribute to her exit, which is going to be massive and quite explosive. It'll be full of all the twists and turns that you can come to expect from an exit.' Ross Wilkes is set to arrive next week.
Departures: 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 eventually lead to her exit. The exact timing of Debbie's departure is currently unknown.
Departures: Megan Walsh
Megan's story will climax this week as she stands trial for abusing Will Driscoll (Lucas Hodgson-Wale). Whatever the outcome, viewers will have seen the last of the predatory paedophile as Beth Nixon bows out. Kate Brooks said: 'Obviously, there are soap Gods, and as in soap God's law, there'll be some kind of retribution for Megan. She cannot get off of this scot-free. We will go down the proper channels. Whether it goes on to plan or not, I cannot say, but it goes down quite a very big path.' Megan Walsh leaves this week.
Departures: Cassie Plummer
Cassie Plummer will leave Weatherfield as actress Claire Sweeney takes on a new role, playing Miss Hannigan in the UK tour of Annie. Her exit ties directly to the arrival of son Tyrone's dad, Ross. Claire said: 'She knows what he's about. He's dangerous, but people don't see it, because he's very good at covering it up. She's in love with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) and Ross is opening a can of worms that she doesn't want Steve, Tyrone or anyone on the cobbles knowing about. She's started to be liked and to be accepted, so it's really sad. But it's the most fantastic exit storyline, I couldn't have wished for more.' Cassie Plummer leaves later this year.
Departures: Nina Lucas
Mollie Gallagher will swap the cobbles for the theatre, leaving the show to play Clarice Starling in the stage production of Silence of the Lambs. She will appear alongside fellow soap alumni John Partridge and Oliver Farnworth. Nina Lucas leaves later this year.
Full Coronation Street 2026 Cast List
The present cast of Coronation Street includes regulars such as 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, Aaron McCusker as Ben Driscoll, Pauline McLynn as Maggie Driscoll, Lucas Hodgson-Wale as Will Driscoll, Olivia Frances-Brown as Jodie Ramsey, and Junade Khan as Idris Nazir.
Recurring cast members include 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, Savanna Pennington as Joanie Michaelis, Molly Kilduff as Shanice Michaelis, and others.
