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Kate Lally

ITV Coronation Street newcomer soap fans will recognise

Soap fans are likely to recognise a newcomer on the cobbles, as Jenny Connor gets a new love interest.

Inside Soap reports: "Smooth-talking Owen will set the cat among the pigeons as the rep for an American company interested in Sarah and Michael’s new business". It adds: "But it’s not just loungewear that Owen sets his sights on, once Jenny catches his eye."

Owen will be played by Hollyoaks actor Ben Hull, who played Lewis Richardson in the soap from 1997 to 2001. He later starred as Gary Parr in Brookside, and he's actually had a Coronation Street role before, too.

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Ben played Mark Lacey for one episode of Corrie back in 1995. The character was a business associate who met with Steve and Vicky McDonald at a casino.

Inside Soap added: "Stephen has invested in Michael and Sarah’s business, and won’t take kindly to someone muscling in on his turf. Is Owen set to give Stephen a run for his money?"

Ben Hull as Lewis in Hollyoaks (Channel 4)

It comes after serial killer Stephen has claimed his most recent victim. After killing Jenny's fiancé Leo Thompkins, he then murdered Leo's father Teddy, who had come to Weatherfield to investigate.

With Owen set to win over Jenny's affections, could he be doomed to a similar fate?

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and ITVX

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