Coronation Street fans are convinced they’ve worked out the real identity of new character Lou Michaelis after she made her debut

Corrie viewers believe they’ve cracked the mystery behind new character Lou Michaelis, suspecting a connection to Weatherfield royalty. The soap recently confirmed that viewers will meet a fresh duo – Lou (played by Farrel Hegarty) and Mick (Joe Layton), tagged as “nightmare neighbours” who settle into Mawdsley Street on the famous cobbles.

They’re set to wreak havoc among the locals, with word already out that this troublesome pair will spark “absolute carnage” and be at the centre of some jaw-dropping events. Lou burst onto the scene on Wednesday (February 12), giving Aadi Alahan (Adam Hussain) grief over a purchase in the shop.

Her encounter with Gemma (Dolly-Rose Campbell) suggests a shared school run history, leading to drinks at the Rovers Return. As the community braces for Mick’s eagerly awaited debut on Friday (February 14), speculation is swirling amongst fans over Lou’s actual identity.

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Online theories point towards an astonishing revelation involving the Platts, with fans posting their hunches about a family shocker on a Corrie Facebook fan page. One surmised: “Lou really reminds me of Shona! ” while another ventured, “It’ll probably come out that they are related and long-lost siblings! ” There’s a consensus emerging, as a third added: “I thought that too, they lookalike as well.”

Farrel Hegarty expressed her excitement about joining Coronation Street as Lou, stating: “I’m delighted and so grateful to be joining the cast of Coronation Street. I have genuinely been blown away by how ridiculously warm and nice everyone is.”, reports Plymouth Live.

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She shared insights into her character, saying, “Lou is definitely an exciting character to play because she’s got good and bad parts to her, she’s a life force and full of beans.”

Hegarty added, “She’s a very colourful person who likes to make waves and try to cause chaos. But she also has that strong family loyalty, especially between Mick and Lou, they are thick as thieves and will stick up for each other, even when they probably shouldn’t..”

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX