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Ex-Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien has admitted that she fears another actress will take on her role.
The actress, who left her role of Sarah-Louise Platt in 2007 after eight years, revealed that she would rather return herself to the ITV soap.
"Sometimes I think they could bring Sarah-Lou back but with a different face, played by someone else," she told The Mirror. "That happens - but it would be awful!"
Sarah's half-brother Nick Tilsley, who was played by Adam Rickitt while O'Brien was on the Street, was replaced by Ben Price in December 2009.
Since leaving Weatherfield, O'Brien has landed parts in hit BBC shows Waterloo Road, Accused and - most recently - Call the Midwife.
Meanwhile, the 29-year-old revealed that bosses had informally asked whether she would make a comeback during her time on Waterloo Road last year.
"They did ask me back once, but I'd just signed to do Waterloo Road so there was no way I could," she added.
Speaking about her original departure five years ago, the 29-year-old said: "I had the best eight years ever on Corrie, I loved it. But I had been there since I left high school at 16 and felt I had to go.
"It was all I'd known and I had to get out and experience the big wide world. But now that I'm older, yes, I would love the opportunity to go back one day."
Tina O'Brien has a daughter Scarlett with former co-star and on-screen lover Ryan Thomas (Jason Grimshaw), but split with him off-screen in 2009.
Tina O'Brien is back: Actress to make dramatic return to Corrie in the New Year
Character Sarah-Louise Platt hit the headlines in 2000 when she became pregnant at just 13
Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien is set for a *dramatic return to the *Cobbles... with a teenage tearaway of her own.
Her character – gymslip mum Sarah-Louise Platt – hit the headlines in 2000 when she became pregnant at just 13 in one of Corrie’s most controversial storylines.
Tina, 29, left the soap in 2007, but after five years away she has been lined up to make a comeback with screen daughter Bethany, now 13.
Next year’s return is being masterminded by Corrie’s new producer Stuart Blackburn,who is taking over from Phil Collinson.
Bethany, likely to be played by a new actress, is set to be just as troublesome as her mum, while Sarah-Louise has lost none of her own attitude and will lock horns with her *brother David’s wife Kylie.
A Corrie source said: “Sarah-Louise’s pregnancy was an *absolutely massive story and was a ratings winner for Corrie. It’s amazing to think it was 13 years ago now.
“She was an extremely popular character, so it’s a masterstroke to bring both her and Bethany back.
“What makes the move even more intriguing is the fact Bethany will be the same age at Sarah-Louise when she fell pregnant. She will prove to be a real handful, just like her mum was. It really is like history repeating itself.
“Sarah-Louise hasn’t turned into a wallflower either, and she is going to have some major battles with Kylie because she doesn’t like the way she treats David.”
Tina’s return will see a re-union with her real-life ex Ryan Thomas, father of her daughter Scarlett, four. They had a bitter break-up three years ago and barely spoke for months.
But now they have buried the hatchet and she is on good terms with Ryan, who plays builder Jason *Grimshaw.
Tina O'Brien is back: Actress to make dramatic return to Corrie in the New Year
Character Sarah-Louise Platt hit the headlines in 2000 when she became pregnant at just 13
Coronation Street star Tina O’Brien is set for a *dramatic return to the *Cobbles... with a teenage tearaway of her own.
Her character – gymslip mum Sarah-Louise Platt – hit the headlines in 2000 when she became pregnant at just 13 in one of Corrie’s most controversial storylines.
Tina, 29, left the soap in 2007, but after five years away she has been lined up to make a comeback with screen daughter Bethany, now 13.
Next year’s return is being masterminded by Corrie’s new producer Stuart Blackburn,who is taking over from Phil Collinson.
Bethany, likely to be played by a new actress, is set to be just as troublesome as her mum, while Sarah-Louise has lost none of her own attitude and will lock horns with her *brother David’s wife Kylie.
A Corrie source said: “Sarah-Louise’s pregnancy was an *absolutely massive story and was a ratings winner for Corrie. It’s amazing to think it was 13 years ago now.
“She was an extremely popular character, so it’s a masterstroke to bring both her and Bethany back.
“What makes the move even more intriguing is the fact Bethany will be the same age at Sarah-Louise when she fell pregnant. She will prove to be a real handful, just like her mum was. It really is like history repeating itself.
“Sarah-Louise hasn’t turned into a wallflower either, and she is going to have some major battles with Kylie because she doesn’t like the way she treats David.”
Tina’s return will see a re-union with her real-life ex Ryan Thomas, father of her daughter Scarlett, four. They had a bitter break-up three years ago and barely spoke for months.
But now they have buried the hatchet and she is on good terms with Ryan, who plays builder Jason *Grimshaw.
That`s excellent news, I`ve always liked Sarah Platt.
How old is Bethany now? 12? 13?
That`s excellent news, I`ve always liked Sarah Platt.
How old is Bethany now? 12? 13?
Can't believe Beth is 13, that makes me feel ancient!
I was a young fresh faced 14year old when this story played out.....disbelief!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by LostVoodoo
I was a young fresh faced 14year old when this story played out.....disbelief!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by LostVoodoo
Tabloid reports today (December 30) are tipping Tina O'Brien for a return to Coronation Street.
The Sunday Mirror claims that Corrie's new producer Stuart Blackburn wants O'Brien to reprise her role as Sarah Platt in 2013. Meanwhile, it has also been suggested that Sarah's daughter Bethany would be back with a new "wild child" persona.
Fans may want to take the newspaper story with a pinch of salt for now as a Corrie spokesperson told Digital Spy this morning that Blackburn doesn't take office until January 7, meaning that any reports about his plans are just speculation.
The same story also popped up towards the end of last year but a Sarah return failed to materialise.
Sarah was last seen on screen in December 2007 and O'Brien has recently said that she would be willing to return to the role in the future.
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