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Coronation Street Confirms Andy McDonald Still Lives in Spain

The off-screen update underscores how the soap preserves legacy characters for potential returns.

Overview

  • Friday's episode featured Tyrone telling Fiz that Steve had gone to visit his twin, confirming Andy remains in Spain.
  • Andy, portrayed by Nicholas Cochrane, debuted in 1989 and left in 1997 when the character moved abroad to take a teaching job.
  • He returned for brief stints in 2000 and 2004 and was last seen on screen in 2009 at Steve's wedding to Becky Granger.
  • Viewers reacted with disappointment on social media, with multiple posts calling for the character to come back.
  • No return has been announced, though Cochrane noted in 2018 that the door was left open, and he has since appeared in Heartbeat and Doctors.