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Coronation Street fans were treated to a new arrival on the cobbles last night, who they hope will “stay around for a long time”. Natalie Anderson, also known as Emmerdale's Alicia Metcalfe, stepped onto the cobbles for the first time as Theo Silverton’s (James Cartwright) “secret” wife on Monday (April 7). Playing the role of Danielle, viewers have hailed the soap star as a “great” addition to the Corrie cast.
Is Natalie Anderson in Coronation Street? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Coronation Street (@coronationstreet) ITV shared: “Just when Todd (Gareth Pierce) thought he’d finally got his dream man, tonight’s Coronation Street saw both Todd and the viewers stunned as new flame Theo Silverton (James Cartwright) appeared with his wife by his side. “Todd’s been wondering why Theo keeps blowing hot and cold but when he arrived at the undertakers with his wife, to organise her mum’s funeral, Todd got all the answers he needed.” The broadcaster added: “As Theo desperately tried to explain, admitting he’s been married for nineteen years but has known all his life that he’s gay, Todd was floored.
Will Todd be prepared to listen or will he be calling time on their relationship before it’s even got started?” Taking to X, Corrie fans were eager to share their thoughts about the new character, as one posted: "Natalie is great, hopefully not just a short stint." "I hope she stays around for a long time I loved her in Emmerdale," agreed another. This person wrote: "Great hire, was my favourite in emmerdale at the time.
" A profile also said: "Natalie...
.. Great addition, she was brilliant in emmerdale and the royal.
Great actress and lovely lady." Natalie Anderson shed a ‘little tear’ joining Coronation Street The actress who has also starred on The Royal and was more recently seen in Netflix drama Fool Me Once, commented on her new role: “I’m delighted and honoured to be stepping onto the cobbles. “Coronation Street is an institution and especially if you’re a northerner like me, it’s part of the fabric of our upbringing.
That threw a spanner in the works?! 😱 💍 #Corrie pic.twitter.com/LKP7IRm1VI — Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) April 7, 2025 “I’m not going to lie, I did have a little tear when I started as I felt an immense sense of pride walking around the sets where so many incredible actors and characters have gone before.
“It’s also lovely to be working with ITV who I’ve spent so many years with throughout my career, it’s been wonderful to see so many familiar faces. I’m having the loveliest time.” Recommended reading: Former Coronation Street star dies aged 72 as family pay tribute Where is Coronation Street set and where is the ITV soap filmed? All to know Coronation Street icon gives update on soap character’s future after 65 years Describing her "interesting" character Danielle, Natalie revealed: “She’s very layered, you never really know what you’re going to get, you think she’s going to be one thing then she turns out to be another, which is really fun to play.
“It’s great for me to play something different, going into all those different facets of her has been really exciting.” Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV1 and ITVX..
