But would loyal viewers recognise the original Bethany Platt now? The role of Sarah Platt's daughter was first played by young TWINS called Emily and Amy Walton. Between 2000 and 2007, the blonde girls took it in turns to play the role of Bethany - before Sarah, played by Tina O'Brien, left the cobbles to take her girl abroad to Italy. (Image: ITV)(Image: ITV)Before Lucy Fallon was cast as returning character, the role had gone to another actress. Katie had been announced as playing Sarah Platt’s then 14-year-old daughter -but it was revealed that the actress was 25 and not 19 as claimed.

Source: Daily Mirror January 14, 2018 21:59 UTC