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Charlotte Tutton

Coronation Street fans spot two familiar faces as new family arrive on Street

Coronation Street viewers may recognise two familiar faces on the show in June, as the new family the Baileys arrive.

Ed, Aggie, Michael and James Bailey will descend on the Street next month, with the ITV soap confirming the new additions recently.

But fans may already know two of the cast members who have joined the show, having seen them elsewhere.

Aggie is played by actress Lorna Laidlaw, who previously starred as Mrs Tembe on BBC daytime soap Doctors.

The Bailey family are joining Coronation Street (ITV)

Lorna was on the soap 2011, before departing in February 2019.

Meanwhile, other viewers will recognise the actor who plays Michael, named Ryan Russell.

Ryan has been on CBeebies for two years since 2017, with him now heading to Weatherfield.

Lorna Laidlaw starred as Mrs Tembe on Doctors (BBC)

Coronation Street took to their Instagram to share a photo of the new family together.

They wrote: “CASTING NEWS: Say hello to the Bailey family - Ed, Aggie, Michael and James. A brand new family moving to Weatherfield in June this year!”

Viewers were quick to comment underneath the post, recognising the new cast members.

Ryan Russell plays Michael Bailey (ITV)

One fan said: “Is that the guy from CBeebies?”

Another commented: “Mrs Tembe from Doctors!”

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.

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