ITV/ Shutterstock Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 7 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 7 2026 Coronation Street Jodie newcomer Olivia Frances Brown is engaged to huge BBC star The couple have been busy wedding planning Olivia Frances Brown Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 7 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 7 2026 Olivia Frances Brown has joined the cast of Coronation Street as mysterious character Jodie, but in real-life she’s wedding planning. The soap actress joined the cast of Corrie this week, first appearing in Monday night’s episode of Corriedale (Monday January 5). After being a part of soap history, Jodie’s sticking around and is desperate to be a part of Shona Platt’s life… Jodie is hiding a secret (Credit: ITV) Jodie’s arrival in Coronation Street Jodie is the name of the mysterious woman who first appeared tied up in the back of a van in the soap crossover Corriedale this week. Viewers were confused to see the woman in a state of distress, not having been introduced to her before. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers She was seen tied up in a van driver by Emmerdale’s Graham Foster. Yes, the Graham who supposedly ‘died’ six years ago. Confusing, right?! After escaping and running through the woods, she then found her way to the hospital where she looked shocked to recognise Shona Platt. With Shona going into labour, Jodie kept a close eye on her while watching her from a distance. It also appeared that she was sporting the same tree tattoo as the expectant mother. Suspicious. Olivia’s engaged to James (Credit: Shutterstock) Olivia Frances Brown’s life of screen: Coronation Street star engaged to BBC actor Away from the cobbles, actress Olivia Frances Brown appears to be having a much more joyful time than her Weatherfield persona. The actress who has appeared in series such as Boiling Point and The Gathering, is engaged to BBC James Nelson-Joyce. Fans might know James for his appearance in This City Is Ours as Michael Kavanagh. In August 2025, the Thousand Blows star shared a photo of himself on Instagram with a glammed up Olivia before sharing a photo of his partner smiling with a ring on her finger. The couple were then flooded with messages of congratulations to celebrate the news of their engagement. Jodie stays at No.8 (Credit: ITV) Coronation Street spoilers for next week reveal Jodie’s next move In Coronation Street spoilers for next week, it appears that Jodie’s really interested to develop a relationship with Shona and she explains that she was in the same car accident as her but has nowhere to go. With Shona letting her stay at No.8, Jodie soon bonds with Lily and Bethany. But, there’s tension in the air between her and Nick. When Shona spots some bruising on Jodie’s wrist, she makes out that she was in an abusive relationship. But, is she telling the truth? And, will her link to Shona be exposed? Read more: Coronation Street fan theory predicts Todd will murder Theo – and George will help him dispose of body Share Good to Know Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 7 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 7 2026 Previous Story Next Story
