Coronation Street Plans Major Cast Changes for 2025

Coronation Street's new producer, Kate Brooks, has announced that multiple characters will face unexpected exits in 2025, sending 'shockwaves' through the show. Amid these departures, the villain Rob Donovan will return from prison, causing turmoil for his sister Carla and her new partner, Lisa Swain. Brooks hinted at Rob's return being a significant storyline filled with twists, as he struggles with his past mistakes. Additionally, the show will introduce Carl Webster, the long-lost brother of Kevin and Debbie, who has never appeared on screen before. The upcoming season aims to develop the Webster clan further, with dramatic storylines including Kevin's battle with testicular cancer and a major knife crime plot. Brooks emphasizes her ambition to refresh the show's narrative while maintaining its legacy.