Fans Spot Resemblance Between Jodie Ramsey and Hollyoaks Star
Coronation Street viewers have been left speechless after noticing that Jodie Ramsey, played by Olivia Frances Brown, looks remarkably like Hollyoaks legend Mercedes McQueen, portrayed by Jennifer Metcalfe. The comparison has sparked widespread discussion among soap fans on social media.
Jodie made her first appearance earlier this year during the Corriedale crossover episode, where she was held captive by Emmerdale's Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough). She later escaped and was revealed to be Shona Platt's (Julia Goulding) estranged younger sister, harboring many secrets.
Jodie's Troubled Time on the Cobbles
Since moving into number eight Coronation Street with Shona and David Platt (Jack P Shepherd), Jodie has caused chaos. She impersonated Shona to lure David into bed and launched an online hate campaign against Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) while pretending to be his confidante, according to the Daily Star.
Jodie also stole a gun from Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) and attacked David's sister Sarah (Tina O'Brien) on the night of Theo Silverton's (James Cartwright) murder. Sarah discovered Jodie was the attacker but cannot go to the police because Sarah lied about her whereabouts that night. Viewers later learned Sarah killed Theo, with Gary Windass (Mikey North) helping cover it up.
Fans Draw Comparisons to Mercedes McQueen
Dedicated soap viewers have noted the striking similarity between Olivia Frances Brown and Jennifer Metcalfe, who has played Mercedes McQueen on Hollyoaks since 2006. Mercedes is one of the show's longest-serving characters, known for storylines involving turbulent marriages, hostage situations, and a bowel cancer diagnosis.
One fan wrote on Reddit: "It finally struck me today who Jodie reminds me of. Her face and personality remind me of Mercedes McQueen from Hollyoaks." Another added: "Yes, the actresses do resemble each other," while a third commented: "Yes the freckles too. Plus, the long hair." A fourth viewer said: "I still haven't put my finger on who she reminds me of, but Mercedes defo looks like her!"
Other Lookalikes Suggested
Some fans also noted similarities between Jodie and former Rovers Return barmaids Samantha Failsworth (Tina Hobley) and Tanya Pooley (Eva Pope). One viewer remarked: "Yes. I see [Tanya] around the eyes. Jodie definitely got one of those faces that look like others dependent on expression."
Coronation Street airs weekday nights at 8.30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
