Overview

• Claire Sweeney has agreed to a new year-long Coronation Street contract, confirming her return as Cassie Plummer through mid-2026.
• The actress revealed on The Speakmans' Hope Clinic podcast that she continues to battle “terrible” imposter syndrome despite decades in television.
• Her character’s recent arc has seen Cassie Plummer over-medicate soap legend Ken Barlow to keep him reliant on her care.
• Away from the soap, Sweeney will compete against fellow TV personalities on Celebrity Catchphrase on July 20 on ITV.
• Fans have flooded her social media with support, praising her candid mental health updates and celebrating her role back on one of Britain’s most iconic soaps.