Coronation Street’s Hope Stape star says ‘I love you very much’ as soap update supported

Viewers of the ITV soap will best recognise the young actress for playing troublesome Hope Stape, now Dobbs, on the cobbles

Coronation Street star Isabella Flanagan has decalred her love for her Weatherfield alter-ego as she celebrated a milestone that was supported by her friends and fans.

Viewers of the ITV soap will best recognise the young actress for playing troublesome Hope Stape, now Dobbs, on the cobbles, the daughter of Fiz Dobbs and her serial killer ex John.

But she’s not the only talent in her family as some fans may already know thar her twin brother William plays Joseph Brown in the long-running Salford-based soap and their older sister, Amelia, is best recognised for playing April Windsor in TV rival Emmerdale.

But this time, it’s all about Isabella, known by Bella, as she marked her long-running character’s birthday. Taking to her Instagam page, she shared a selfie from her Corrie dressing room as well as pictures taken with her fellow young co-stars and on-screen dad Alan Halsall, who plays Tyrone Dobbs.

Alongside the string of photo, she wrote: “Happy birthday Hope Dobbs, i’ve been playing you for over half my life now and honestly I don’t really know what i’d do if i didn’t have you to switch lives with every now and again. I love you very much and bring on 14 xx #coronationstreet #corrie #HopeDobbs #actress #birthday.”

Corrie’s Sam Blakeman actor Jude Riordan was quick to respond to the post, writing: “HBD Bestie Hope. MISSSSSS YOUUUUUUUUUU,” to which Bella replied: “Miss you too judith.” Claire Sweeney, whi plays Cassie Plummer, replied: “Happy birthday,” while Nina Lucas actress Mollie Gallagher commented: “Aww love this. An amazing actress.”

**Bella with her twin brother (second from right) as well as co-stars Billie Naylor and Jude Riordan** (Image: Isabella Flanagan Instagram)

Her mum also shared from their family Instagram account: “We’re so proud of you Bella boo,” before Corrie fans also shared their supportive messages.

@natalieleech82 said: “Great little actress and character.” @hannahprentice10 commented: “Love this Bella. You are sensational as Hope! Happy birthday Hope Stape.” @randomladbwfc added: “Happy birthday Hope, you little fire cracker! Hope she has a wonderful day @bellaflanaganofficial_ keep being amazing with her.”