ITV Coronation Street star teases split for Daniel and Bethany as her suspicions grow over Lauren

Coronation Street actor Rob Mallard has teased Bethany Platt will grow “suspicious” of him in the coming weeks.

Whilst Roy Cropper faces prison for the murder of Lauren Bolton, Daniel Osbourne is also in the frame for her death, with things set to get worse. He decides he needs to step in to help Roy – and himself – and contacts his old friend and flame Nicky Wheatley to help him track down the person who really attacked and potentially murdered Lauren. However, Nicky’s return will no doubt cause some drama for Daniel and his new girlfriend Bethany Platt.

“Bethany had left before Daniel started meeting Nicky and to be honest, Nicky was almost like a coping strategy for Daniel to deal with the fact that Bethany had gone as well as Sinead,” he explained. “So, if Bethany knows that then I think she will be suspicious to say the least – and rightly so, especially with what Nicky does for a living and their history.”

Daniel star Rob warned that Nicky’s return could cause more trouble for his character. Speaking about what’s to come, he said: “This is a prime example of Daniel trying to do something good and inadvertently making a complete mess of things. Daniel doesn’t think that this would blow back on him, to be seen out and about with Nicky, he’s just trying to clear his name and get the information that can redirect the attention of DS Swain.”

Kimberly Hart Simpson will return to her role as Nicky after four years off screen. She now works as an outreach worker in the community and Daniel is hopeful she can get some information from the women she now works with.

Speaking about reprising her role, she said: “It’s been 4 years since we first met Nicky and it is once again a pleasure to be back on the cobbles. Stories surrounding women within the sex industry have often been forgotten, shamed or unspoken.

“But not at Coronation Street, they respectfully explore the world these women live in, the impact it has on the community and at some points dangers attached to the work. The story of Lauren Bolton has allowed the safety of other characters to come forward such as Cassie but unfortunately led to the devastating effects of conspiracy theories by other folk. Nicky has fought against all stereotypes and I am looking forward to the audience finding out who and where she is today.”