ITV Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 23 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 23 2026 Here's who's leaving and joining Coronation Street in 2026 Hello and goodbye Features Share By Tamzin Meyer Jan 23 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 23 2026 There will be some people leaving and some also joining this year in Coronation Street, and some names have already been revealed. 2026 has already kicked off with some huge drama, and there’s lots more of that to look forward to. Here’s who we can expect to see depart and enter the cobbles this year. *Note this article is regularly updated to reflect recent cast changes.* Who’s leaving Coronation Street in 2026? Becky Swain has received her comeuppance (Credit: ITV) Amy Cudden as Becky Swain Becky Swain was arrested at the end of the Corriedale episode after holding Carla hostage in a shipping container. Her true corruption and fake death were exposed, with the villain heading straight to prison. No trial took place, and Becky was sentenced to a whopping 12 years behind bars. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers Her last scenes saw her rocking in her cell as finally received her comeuppance. Reflecting on her time on the show, actress Amy Cudden shared on Instagram, The Sun reported: “That’s a wrap on Becky Swain… I’m so grateful to have had this opportunity.” She also then thanked her fellow soap co-stars, writing: “To my lovely on-screen family who I miss SO MUCH! @vicksmyers @sydneymartin and the magical fire tornado that is Ali King. “Three incredible screen queens that I adore, and I’m so grateful to have fallen from the soapy sky into their warm embrace. Swarla forever.” Billy was killed off in the Corriedale episode (Credit: ITV) Daniel Brocklebank as Billy Mayhew Daniel Brocklebank’s time on the ITV came to an end as his character Billy Mayhew was killed off after 12 years. Billy was part of the huge Corriedale soap crossover episode and was driving a minibus full of Debbie and Ronnie’s wedding guests when the vehicle crashed into Carl and Debbie’s car. Billy was trapped in the driver’s seat and couldn’t escape. Villain Theo had the chance to free him but purposely left Billy to die and then watched as the flames engulfed the van with him inside. Filming his final scenes in November 2025, Daniel Brocklebank took to Instagram to reflect on his time on the cobbles. He wrote: “That’s it. Last scene filmed. Bye bye @coronationstreet. Bye bye Billy. The last 11 years have gone by in a blink. I’ve adored every moment of being part of this special family. I can’t thank @itv and all at Corrie enough. It’s been a ride. I adore you all.” Who’s joining Coronation Street in 2026? Mal introduces himself to Roy as Alice’s husband (Credit: ITV) Tim Treloar as Mal Call the Midwife star Tim Treloar will be joining the soap as Mal at the end of January. He’s a mysterious character who gets quite cosy with a grieving Bernie at the Chariot Square Hotel. He also then heads over to Roy’s Rolls to reveal that he’s the husband of Roy’s date – Alice. Yes, he reveals that Alice has been having an affair behind his back! But, is there more to this character? And, can Roy trust Mal and his story? Jodie is Shona’s half-sister (Credit: ITV) Olivia Frances Brown as Jodie Ramsay Olivia Frances Brown joined the soap at the start of January 2026, first being seen during the Corriedale episode on January 5th. Her character – at the time without a name – was tied up in a van driven by Emmerdale’s Graham Foster. It was then later revealed that her character was named Jodie Ramsay and she was also Shona Platt’s half-sister. At the moment, it’s unclear what exactly went on in Jodie’s past. But, it’s fair to say that she has some dark secrets! 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 23 2026 By Tamzin Meyer Jan 23 2026 Previous Story Next Story
