Coronation Street fans shared their heartache for Nina Lucas, after the latest episode of the ITV soap saw her ditch her gothic identity after a recent attack.
Nina's boyfriend Seb Franklin was murdered by Corey Brent and his gang in a hate crime attack, with Nina being the target due to her appearance.
After being mocked, the couple were followed before both were beaten up.
Seb sadly died, and in a recent episode a devastated Nina took off all of her makeup after being called a "freak" by Seb's grieving mother Abi.
She wrongly blamed her for Seb's death, with Nina also blaming herself because of who she is.
Viewers reached out to the character, played by actress Mollie Gallagher, as Monday's episode saw Nina looking very different.
As well as ditching her heavy makeup, fan favourite Nina also changed her outfit - wearing what she described as "normal" clothes instead of her gorgeous Victorian and gothic styled frocks.
A number of characters were quick to notice her wardrobe change, and they were worried about her and how she was coping.
They weren't alone, as viewers took to Twitter to share their heartbreak over Nina's decision - with many urging her not to change who she is, as well as telling her that Seb's death was not her fault.
One viewer wrote: "Nina looks so different. So upsetting to see her without her identity."
A second agreed: "It breaks my heart that Nina isn't channeling her goth look."
Another added: "Poor Nina feel so sorry feeling forced to dress out of her own comfort."
A fourth tweeted: "I miss Nina wearing her goth clothes. Never change who you are."
This was echoed by a fifth fan who said: "Awwww Nina, you don’t look like yourself."
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm and 8:30pm on ITV.
