Corrie fans give verdict on newcomer Courtney as former Hollyoaks star Stephanie Davis starts role
20.07.2023 - 06:23
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A new character arrived on Coronation Street on Wednesday night's episode (July 19). Courtney Vance is played by Stephanie Davis and is poised to become involved in the latest steamy affair storyline to hit Weatherfield.
Stephanie previously portrayed Sinead O'Connor in Channel 4's Hollyoaks. On the cobbles Courtney is the glamorous wife of Darren, one of Dev Alahan's new business associates, and on Wednesday she was seen getting closer to Dev's son Aadi.
Aadi was seen collecting Courtney at Darren's request with the intention of driving her home. But when Courtney asked him to take her for a kebab, he soon found himself enjoying her company.
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Writing on Twitter, Coronation Street fans gave their verdict after seeing Courtney for the first time. Alan @alanactor123 said: "Well Courtney is my new official #Corrie crush for the time being. Welcome to the cobbles #StephanieDavis."
Corey Terrett @terrettcorey tweeted: "Courtney is the type of character #Corrie has needed for ages. Already excited to see what it is in store for her."
Alicia @xxAlicia89s said she was "loving Courtney already" and L @TVMusings22 wrote: "Haha Courtney is hilarious! Just what the street needs."
Others were not yet convinced, though. Ryan Glendenning @RyanTheSoapking said: "Need time to warm to Courtney - she's attractive but not liking her on first impressions."
According to official spoilers, on Friday's episode (July 21), Darren reveals he has a meeting and Aadi hopes to sit in, but he’s disappointed when Darren explains he’d like him to take Courtney shopping instead. Aadi confides in Courtney how he took the job hoping he would gain