Farrel Hegarty, who plays Lou Michael on Coronation Street, has opened up on her character’s upcoming exit from the cobbles, and has also revealed that she was on the soap before21:24, 05 May 2025Corrie enthusiasts might be gobsmacked to learn that Lou Michaelis portrayer, Farrel Hegarty, isn’t a newbie to the ITV soap, having graced the cobbles before her current gig.The actress has revealed her impending departure from Weatherfield and hinted at what’s in store for her character. But she also talked about another role she played on the show about half a decade ago, which might have slipped the minds of viewers.Lou isn’t Farrel’s first rodeo on the soap scene, nor was it her inaugural visit to the Street. In 2019, she took on a guest part on Corrie.She stepped into the shoes of a journalist who descended upon the street following a harrowing Christmas shooting. The crisis left Robert Preston and the shooter dead, with Shona Platt clinging to life, throwing the residents into chaos.Coronation Street’s Lou Michaelis actress Farrel Hegarty has spilled all on a past stint she had on the show(Image: More