Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard is set to make her debut on rival Irish soap Fair City, six years after leaving the cobbles. The 68-year-old actress, best known for playing Liz McDonald, will appear as Lily, the long-lost mother of Fair City character Gwen.
In first-look images, Callard is seen wearing a denim jumpsuit, big hoop earrings and a fluffy cream jacket, standing next to a sign reading 'Welcome to Carrigstown'. Soap bosses have described Lily as 'unpredictable and sharp', carrying 'just enough edge to keep Carrigstown on its toes'.
Callard first appeared on Coronation Street in 1989 and left the show in 2020. Her last TV role was in BBC Three comedy Mandy, guest starring in a 2024 episode. She also competed on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here during the pandemic.
Earlier this year, Callard denied using weight loss injections, stating she has worked out her whole life and would not criticise anyone who uses them. Her first Fair City episode is expected to air in February, with RTE teasing: 'You won't want to miss what she brings to the community.'
