Coronation Street announce return of iconic character – and she’s got a new face

There's been some major changes on the cobbles this year

Summer Spellman

by Marianna Manson |
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Coronation Street have unveiled the first images of the new Summer Spellman as the character heads back to the cobbles after staying with her grandma for the last few months.

The street has been thrown into chaos in recent weeks with the return of Summer’s former guardian Todd Grimshaw, who was last seen in 2017 when he assaulted a police officer and went on the run.

Summer Spellman HArriet Bibby
Harriet Bibby will take on the role ©ITV

Summer was then adopted by Todd’s ex Billy Mahew and will be returning to the street later this year to confront Todd over leaving her.

And just like Todd, who made his return with a new actor playing him (Gareth Pierce took over from Bruno Langley), Summer will be played by a new actress after Matilda Freeman quit the role to focus on other opportunities.

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At Prima Doner Corey drops by to see Asha and as the pair flirt outrageously an unimpressed Aadi reminds Asha of their dads rules.

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But Corey isn't about to be put off by Asha's annoying twin and when he makes a joke about Aadi being single he storms off, hurt.

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When Dev plans a lad and dad day with Aadi, he tells Dev that Corey gave Asha a pair of trainers and it's clear they're sleeping together, leaving Dev frustrated.

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And when he hears Asha was spotted leaving the GPs office, Dev lays into Corey in the street and accuses him of pressuring her into sex.

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Undeterred by Dev's public dressing down, later on when Asha is home alone Corey pays a visit to number 7 with a suggestion.

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Corey tells Asha that now she's on the pill, they should start spending more 'quality' time together. But is Asha ready to take the next step?

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When Michael realises that Aggie has left her phone at home he heads over to the hospital to drop it off but is shocked by who he sees there.

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Flanked by police officers, Grace is being lead away in handcuffs and when she spots him she calls out that she's pregnant.

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Stunned by Grace's revelations Michael confides in his brother but James warns him that Grace could be lying about being pregnant.

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While Michael does his best to heed his James' advice soon he receives a scan and a letter from Grace imploring him to visit her in prison.

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Elsewhere Abi is suspicious of Debbie's unconvincing accounts of being a high flyer at work when she spots her at the Bistro despite Debbie saying she was in a work meeting.

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When she next runs into her she confronts her about her lying in front of Kevin. Debbie breaks down and admits she's lost everything and is living on money borrowed from a friend.

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Abi feels guilty for touching a nerve with Debbie and later on sits her down with a glass of wine in an attempt to make it up to her.

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Soon Abi is spilling all about her past failed relationships and Debbie seems especially interested when she starts talking about Ray Crosby.

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The next day Sally mentions to Debbie they're meeting Faye's new boyfriend for the first day and Debbie suggests they throw her a garden party.

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But when Geoff does his best to ruin the party from next door Debbie mentions that she couldn't bare to live next to him, giving Sally ideas.

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Within days Sally has put the house up for sale and when she mentions to Debbie they've already been offered the asking place, Debbie is weirdly invested.

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Meanwhile, Emma is struggling to ignore her guilt at having accepted the pay off from Scott but when police approach her for questioning she worries it's too late to come clean.

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Wracked with guilt, Emma eventually confides in Imran about accepting money from Scott to keep quiet, and giving it to Steve and Leanne for Oliver's legal fees.

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Horrified by Emma's confession a stern Imran instructs her to come clean to the police right away, leaving Emma worried about what this will mean for the Battersby's.

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Later on Steve arrives at the hospital and breaks the news to Leanne that the money Emma donated was actually from Scott and had been stolen.

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As the family consider the implications of dealing in stolen cash Steve reiterates that if anyone finds out where the money came from they could be in a whole world of trouble.

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Back at home, in a bid to help out Simon agrees to an interview with Wendy, the newspaper journalist, but has ulterior motives.

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While Wendy is momentarily distracted, Simon swipes her dictaphone and when Leanne and Nick listen through her recordings, they're in for a shock.

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“I’d like to say thank you to my second family, the cast, crew and viewers who have supported me during my time on the cobbles,” said the young actress. “After three and a half lovely years I felt it was time for a change and I’m excited to be starting that next chapter with a new role.”

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Harriet will join newcomer Gareth Pierce ©ITV

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The new actress, Harriet Bibby, will take on the role in coming months and said, “I am so thrilled to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. My family have watched the show for years and I already feel part of the family.

“Matilda has wished me good luck, which was lovely! I’m looking forward to bringing Summer’s sass and sparkle to the screen.”

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