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    Corrie’s Lou actress looks unrecognisable in ITV soap six years before new role

    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

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    EastEnders fans divided as Cindy Beale makes dramatic return to BBC soap

    BBC EastEnders viewers were left saying the same thing as Cindy Beale made a dramatic return to Walford, crashing her son Peter Beale and Lauren Branning’s party20:51, 05 May 2025EastEnders fans were gobsmacked as Cindy Beale (played by the legendary Michelle Collins) rocked up in Monday night’s episode, crashing Peter Beale and Lauren Branning’s engagement bash.The whole episode had viewers on edge as Peter was seen sneaking off for mysterious phone calls. After a final appointment with the midwife, the couple made their way to Harry’s Barn for their shindig, only to be ambushed by an unexpected face.As George was toasting to the happy couple and the Beale clan, in strutted Cindy, quipping: “Don’t tell me I missed the party.”Cindy’s comeback wasn’t exactly met with open arms, and it seems like the fans are just as miffed. Over on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, one viewer blasted: “Why is cindy back? It’s her fault Martin is dead!” while another moaned: “Was hoping for a Max Branning return but got Cindy instead!!”EastEnders spoilers for next week promise chaos and drama(Image: More