Overview

• Lou Michaelis pleaded guilty during a prison visit, accepting responsibility for striking Gary Windass with a metal pole and facing a substantial sentence.
• In her final scenes, Lou tearfully told foster carers Sally and Tim Metcalfe not to bring her children to visit in order to protect their memories.
• Her three children—Joanie, Shanice and Brody—have been placed in the Metcalfes’ care as she starts her time behind bars.
• Actress Farrel Hegarty confirmed on Instagram that Wednesday’s episode marked her last appearance as Lou Michaelis.
• Fans have taken to social media to praise Hegarty’s performance and urge Coronation Street producers to consider a future return for Lou.