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Coronation Street Fans Livid over Shock Recast and It's Someone Close to David Platt

Coronation Street recast the role of Lily Platt, with Grace Ashcroft-Gardner debuting on July 14, 2025, replacing Brooke Malonie.
Brooke Malonie played Lily Platt for nine years since 2016, and fans reacted with confusion and disappointment to the sudden casting change.
Lily Platt, born in 2013, is David Platt and late Kylie Platt’s daughter, and she is set to be central in a new dramatic storyline with her cousin Sam.
A social media user shared their surprise upon realizing that the unfamiliar girl spotted at the bus stop was actually Lily Platt, even before she appeared running through the school hallway.
The recast signals upcoming developments for Lily’s character but has caused mixed viewer reactions, highlighting the impact of casting changes on long-running shows.

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