ITV Coronation Street’s Vicky Myers issues apology as she is replaced by co-star
Vicky Myers has portrayed D.S Lisa Swain since 2021
Coronation Street’s Vicky Myers took to social media to issue an apology. The soap star has portrayed D.S Lisa Swain on the iconic cobbles since 2021. She has been right at the heart of the drama on the soap in recent weeks as fans were overjoyed to see the police detective finally propose to her
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Fans have fallen in love with the couple, nicknaming them “Swarla”. Carla and Lisa have recently purchased a house on making history as the first same-sex couple to do so.
Lisa was given even more drama at the start of the week when her ex-wife Becky Swain, who has supposedly been dead for the last four years, made a
Away from the screen, Vicky was due to take part in the upcoming tour, An Audience With Coronation Street. The tour is set give fans a chance to get up close and personal with their favourite Corrie stars, and will arrive in Salford, London, Glasgow and Sheffield.
However, that she is unable to attend the event due to “last-minute schedule changes” and will be replaced by one of her co-stars.
In a post on Instagram, Vicky informed soap fans: “I’m so, so sorry to miss the Glasgow show for An Audience with Coronation Street on 24th September.
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“Due to unavoidable last-minute schedule changes, I won’t be able to be there. Every possible scheduling option was explored, however it is just not possible I’m afraid. This was completely out of my control.
“In my place I am delighted that the legend and utterly glorious ‘Sunshine Sue Devaney’ willl be joining the line-up instead- she’s going to be amazing, she IS amazing! I know it’ll be an incredible eveni
ng celebrating 65 years of Corrie magic. I’ll be there in spirit. Sorry, Vicky x.”
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A statement posted to Coronation Street’s official Instagram reads: “As we head towards the exciting An Audience With Coronation Street tour, we are sharing the news that due to unavoidable and complicated change in her filming schedule, Vicky is no longer able to join the Glasgow show on September 24th.
“Sue Devaney wil now step on stage in the place. Vicky is very sad that she’s unable to be there. Please note it’s important to understand that she had no prior knowledge or influence on her schedule.”
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Coronation Street airs on Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX