Brooke Vincent, best known for playing Sophie Webster on ‘Coronation Street’ for over 15 years, is making a major comeback. The actress is set to join the cast of ‘Hollyoaks’, marking her return to a full-time acting role, and the reaction from her former co-stars has been nothing short of wholesome.Vincent confirmed the news on Instagram, sharing a photo from the set alongside the caption, “So excited to be joining the cast of Hollyoaks for such a powerful storyline!! I am grateful for the opportunity and excited to portray a brand-new character.” She jokingly added, “plus my family will be happy I’m back in a full time job Haha.”
What Brooke Vincent’s former ‘Coronation Street’ co-stars said
The comment section of Vincent’s post quickly filled with messages of support from familiar faces.
Sally Dynevor, who played Vincent’s on-screen mother Sally Metcalfe, wrote, “Oh Brooke congratulations, you will be absolutely fantastic as you were in Corrie. Can’t wait to watch you.” Sue Devaney, who plays her on-screen aunt Debbie Webster, added, “Love this our Brooke! You’ll be fabulous as ever! Love yer Auntie Debbie.
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Ryan Thomas, who played ex-Jason Grimshaw, expressed his surprise at hearing the news on social media, writing, “How do I find out about this on social media Sophie on Hollyoaks this is a big deal!!!?” One of her newest co-stars, Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes McQueen on ‘Hollyoaks’, also chimed in with words of encouragement: “Awww great news, ur gunna love it!”
What we know about Brooke Vincent’s ‘Hollyoaks’ role
Details about Vincent’s character and the “powerful” storyline have not yet been revealed.
However, the pictures of the actress with the Hollyoaks High School board hint at a possible school-based storyline.
Brooke Vincent’s history on ‘Coronation Street’
Vincent made her debut on ‘Coronation Street’ on May 12, 2004, and went on to appear in over 1,200 episodes before her exit on October 9, 2019. During her time on the show, her character Sophie Webster was at the centre of several major storylines, including coming out and a series of significant relationships. Sophie left the cobbles in 2019 to go travelling around Asia.‘Hollyoaks’ airs new episodes Monday through Wednesday on E4 in the UK, with episodes streaming globally one week later on YouTube.
