YouTube/SplashNews.com Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joey Crutchley 7 May 2026, 15:05 By Joey Crutchley 7 May 2026, 15:05 Coronation Street legend Tina O’Brien's plots 'new power move' away from soap as she 'risks rift' with Thomas family A source called it "a nice little earner" Tina O'Brien Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joey Crutchley 7 May 2026, 15:05 By Joey Crutchley 7 May 2026, 15:05 Tina O’Brien’s new move away from the Coronation Street has been ‘revealed’ and it reportedly won’t go down well with ex Ryan Thomas. The actress – who first appeared on the ITV soap as Sarah Platt in 1999 – started dating co-star Ryan after meeting on the set. They went on to welcome daughter Scarlett, 17, in 2008 but ended up splitting a year later in 2009. It appears that following their split though, Tina and Ryan have very rarely seen eye to eye. Andrew now, it’s been claimed Tina is taking on her ex-partner Ryan and his famous family with her reported new career move… Tina is said to be planning a new career move (Credit: ITV) Tina O’Brien risks fresh feud with Adam Thomas According to The Sun, Tina is planning a new influencer career away from Corrie after seeing “how well people are doing off-screen”. Her daughter Scarlett is a huge influencer with thousands of followers. Meanwhile, Tina’s ex and father to Scarlett, Ryan also boasts an impressive social media. He is part of the Thomas Brothers, who rack up millions of views. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers “It’s really made her [Tina] think she can do it too and bring in a nice little earner away from the soap,” a source told the publication. The source adds: “She won’t be doing cringe TikTok trends, but there are some exciting brand deals on the horizon.” It’s also been claimed that Tina has signed up to agency – Alpha Talent Group – in a bid to help land her a series of brand partnerships.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. The agency boasts several well-known clients. These include Tommy Fury, The Wanted star Max George and Dancing on Ice star Miles Nazaire. The Thomas brothers have an impressive online following (Credit: SplashNews.com) Tina ‘sees it as her chance to get one up on Ryan’ Tina’s alleged plans to become an influencer comes amid a dramatic and controversial time for the Thomas brothers. Last month Ryan’s brother Adam divided viewers following his rant on I’m A Celebrity South Africa at Jimmy Bullard. More controversy followed during the live final following a row between Adam, Jimmy and boxer Davide Haye. And it seems Tina could be using this to her gain. A source said: “Tina would never admit it, but friends have said she really sees it as her chance to get one up on Ryan. Tina has no plans to leave Corrie but is thinking about her future. She has a huge fan base, men love her, but women do, too. So things are looking very bright away from the cobbles.” ED! has contacted Tina’s representatives for comment. Read more: Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien announces death of dad in emotional statement Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Joey Crutchley 7 May 2026, 15:05 By Joey Crutchley 7 May 2026, 15:05 Previous Story Next Story
