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Charlotte Tutton

Who is Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street? Actress Millie Gibson's character exposed

Coronation Street newbie Kelly Neelan has certainly ruffled some feathers on the Cobbles since her big arrival.

While the character debuted last year as part of a separate storyline, recent scenes have seen her join the local school.

Featuring in scenes with Asha Alahan amid her devastating new plot, with the ITV soap tackling child pornography and consent, Kelly is taking centre stage as it was her who leaked an explicit video of Asha.

She does have existing links on the Street, and there's no doubt eventually going to be heartache in store for her.

But who exactly is Kelly, who plays her and what has brought her to Weatherfield?

Coronation Street newcomer Kelly Neelan is causing trouble (ITV)

Who is Kelly in Coronation Street?

Kelly Neelan is the teenage daughter of former villain Rick Neelan.

Rick was a loan shark on the Street who terrorised Gary Windass, before he was murdered in a deadly final showdown.

Kelly Neelan is the daughter of loan shark Rick Neelan (ITV)

Teenager Kelly first made her debut last year when she went looking for her dad, unaware he was dead.

Kelly has recently joined the local school, and hangs around with Asha Alahan, Amy Barlow and Summer Spellman.

Who plays Kelly on Corrie?

Kelly actress Millie Gibson starred in ITV drama Butterfly (ITV)

Kelly is played by actress Millie Gibson.

Her previous big role was Lily in ITV's Butterfly, starring Emmett Scanlan and Anna Friel.

Why did Kelly leak Asha's video?

Kelly leaked Asha Alahan's nude video (ITV)

Asha stripped for her boyfriend Corey on video chat, unaware he was recording her without her consent.

Kelly leaked her school pal's video from the phone in an act of revenge.

After Asha didn't stand up for her during a row with Amy, Kelly deliberately sent the video around the group.

Does Kelly find out about her dad?

Rick Neelan, Kelly's dad, was killed by Gary Windass (ITV)

Kelly does have scenes with killer Gary coming up, but remains in the dark about her father's demise.

Scenes that were scheduled to air in the spring do revisit this storyline though, with Gary struggling with Kelly being so close to him.

Gary actor Mikey North teased the soap would be going back to the woods where Rick is buried - but will his secret be exposed?

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

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