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\n\t\tKelli Hollis trades the dales for the cobbles (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tKelli Hollis trades the dales for the cobbles (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n
Former Emmerdale<\/a> star Kelli Hollis has given us a behind the scenes look at her time filming for Coronation Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kelli, who played Ali Spencer on Emmerdale between 2011 and 2015, is returning to the soap world 11 years after leaving the village. Since then, she\u2019s kept busy with roles on Ackley Bridge<\/a>, Waterloo Road<\/a>, and Doctors<\/a>, proving her versatility across some of British TV\u2019s most loved dramas. Now, she\u2019s set to make a splash next week in Weatherfield with a brand-new, prison-based storyline.<\/p>\n Her character will be one of the inmates at the women\u2019s prison where Debbie Webster is serving time<\/a>. For those catching up on Corrie drama, Debbie landed behind bars after taking the fall for her secret son Carl, who was driving under the influence the night of the Corriedale<\/a> multi-vehicle crash. <\/p>\n It\u2019s a tough spot for Debbie, and Kelli\u2019s \u2018Queen Bee\u2019 inmate is about to make her life even more complicated.<\/p>\n The actress has taken to TikTok this week to share a variety of clips of her filming on the Corrie set.<\/p>\n The first one is of Kelli in her new dressing room. She said to her followers \u2018Why do I get all the glamourous jobs?! Actually looks a lot worse than it does on camera. So far I\u2019ve bumped into about five people I know, which is always really nice, especially when you walk onto a new job. Especially when they work in make-up!\u2019.<\/p>\n Kelli said that she was looking forward to catching up with Ben Driscoll<\/a> star Aaron McCusker<\/a>, who she worked with on Shameless.<\/p>\n She also called her old co-star Jane Hazlegrove<\/a> \u2018one of the funniest women you will ever meet\u2019.<\/p>\n The actress shared an insight into her arrival at the studios as well, bringing a cuppa in for someone, and chatting to Tony Maudsley<\/a>, who plays George Shuttleworth<\/a>.<\/p>\n Of course, Kelli had to have a wander on the iconic cobbles, and couldn\u2019t believe it when she spotted the Rovers Return for the first time!<\/p>\n \t\t If you\u2019ve been following Debbie\u2019s storyline, you\u2019ll know it\u2019s already full of tension. She\u2019s adjusting to life behind bars, managing her dementia, and recovering from a recent mini-stroke. Add Kelli Hollis\u2019s authoritative inmate to the mix, and it\u2019s clear that prison life in Weatherfield is anything but dull.<\/p>\n Fans can expect some classic soap tension: rivalries, alliances, and a little bit of scheming as Debbie tries to navigate the prison\u2019s social hierarchy. Kelli\u2019s character is being described as a \u2018Queen Bee,\u2019 which means she\u2019s bound to cross paths and perhaps clash with Debbie more than once. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\tDon’t miss a Soaps scoop! Add us as a Preferred Source\t\t\t<\/p>\n As a loyal Metro Soaps reader, we want to make sure you never miss our articles when searching for stories. We have all the latest soaps news, spoilers, videos, and interviews, with a vibrant community of highly engaged readers.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> and tick\u00a0Metro.co.uk\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/p>\n \t\t Will they become frenemies, or is this the start of another Corrie disaster? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n \t\t For Kelli, this is a major return to soaps after a significant break from acting. <\/p>\n Her Ali Spencer days in Emmerdale left fans remembering her as a strong, feisty character who wasn\u2019t afraid to speak her mind. Now, she\u2019s bringing that same energy to Coronation Street, but in a completely different setting.<\/p>\n With the combination of Debbie\u2019s struggles, Lou\u2019s return, and Kelli\u2019s formidable presence, this storyline is shaping up to be explosive.<\/p>\n First published February 6th 2026<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Lou](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/09_02_coro_lou_debbie_01-6d21.jpg\")
\n\t\tLou is back with a bang (Picture: ITV)<\/p>\n![\"Soaps](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1770908832_569_SEI_278522320-46a3.jpg\")
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\n\t\tKelli\u2019s joining Corrie 11 years after she left Emmerdale (Picture: PA)<\/p>\n
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