Overview

• Grace Ashcroft-Gardiner officially took over the role on July 14, succeeding Brooke Malonie after nine years.
• She shared her excitement on Instagram and thanked the Stagebox team along with the Coronation Street cast and crew for their support.
• In her first episode, Lily locked cousin Sam Blakeman in a classroom during Mick Michaelis’s breakout at Weatherfield High.
• On-screen father Jack P. Shepherd welcomed Grace with an Instagram message celebrating her addition to the Platt family.
• Social media users have already dubbed the new Lily a ‘mini Kylie,’ hinting at a more rebellious edge for the character.