Bethany Platt Actress
Bethany Platt is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street. Portrayed by Lucy Fallon. Bethany was born on-screen during the episode broadcast on 4 June 2000. She was played by Mia Cookson in 2000 and by twins Amy and Emily Walton from 2000 until 30 December 2007 when the character departed.
The character was reintroduced with Lucy Fallon taking over the role and Bethany made her return on 20 March 2015. On 2 May 2019, Fallon announced that she had quit the soap and that Bethany would exit in 2020.
Bethany Platt Age
Bethany Platt was born 4 June 2000. The character’s age is 19 years as of 2019.on the other hand the actress Lucy Fallon born 13 November 1995 will be celebrating her 24th birthday in 2019. Bethany is the daughter of Sarah Platt. [Tina O’Brien] and her classmate Neil Fearns[ Paul Holowaty], half-sister of Billy and Harry Platt, granddaughter of Gail[ Helen Worth] and Martin Platt [Sean Wilson] and great-granddaughter of Audrey Roberts[ Sue Nicholls].
Bethany Platt Storyline
Bethany’s storylines have included her taking ecstasy tablets when her uncle, David Platt hid them in her doll. Bethany departed Weatherfield with her mother Sarah for a new life in Milan. Her return storyline saw her running away from home in Milan back to Weatherfield. And since then, her storylines have included the character’s infatuation with David’s enemy Callum Logan.
In the midst of his conflict against her family; being a victim of school bullying; developing a crush on her mother’s boyfriend Gary Windass Mikey North; falling in love with Nathan Curtis, a pimp lord who subjugates her in child grooming and sexual exploitation. Becoming a lap dancer in the follow-up of her grooming ordeal, which involves building a friendship with Craig Tinker Colson Smith; and forming a relationship with Ryan Connor Ryan Prescott.
Bethany Platt Father
Bethany Platt
Neil Fearns is revealed as the father of Sarah-Louise Platt’s daughter, Bethany. He is an “absent father” and has nothing to do with Bethany, although his family does send a card for her first birthday. In 2003, it is revealed that Neil died in a car accident. Martin and Gail Platt break the news to Sarah, who is shocked at Neil’s death but not overly emotional.
At Martin’s insistence, Sarah takes Bethany to Neil’s funeral where she meets his mother. Neil’s mother, Brenda, becomes mentally unstable, following Neil’s death. She becomes attached to Bethany and kidnaps her after she begins visiting her regularly. Bethany is later safely returned to her mother, and Brenda is left sobbing in the back of an ambulance. Paul Holowarty portrays the character.
Bethany Platt Mother
Twelve-year-old Sarah Louise Platt conceived Bethany after sleeping with schoolboy Neil Fearns. Shortly after her 13th birthday, Sarah was taken to the doctors by her mother Gail when worried about her putting on weight, but it was shockingly revealed she was pregnant!.the fictional character is portrayed by 36-year-old Tina Michelle O’Brien. Sarah Platt was in real life is 36 years old. Tina Michelle O’Brien born 7 August 1983
Bethany Platt Grooming
In December 2016, it was announced that Bethany would be “gradually groomed into a world of sexual exploitation” after “falling for charming” Nathan Curtis, played by Christopher Harper, in a storyline starting in early 2017. The storyline intends “to raise awareness of the dangers out there as well as breaking the stereotypes of the perpetrators and victims that exist.”
Harper said that “it’s very interesting to have someone as bright and cynical as Bethany be duped by this adult who is manipulating her” and “child exploitation isn’t just about what is happening to young children – that emotional hotpot we all remember of being 16, 17, 18 years of age, being clever, being open but also still vulnerable. And that’s where Bethany is.” For the storyline, the show is working closely with child protection charities.
Bethany Platt And Ryan
Things may be turning for Bethany in the coming weeks as she strikes up a romance with an unexpected Weatherfield resident. There’s been some intriguing looks and glances between Bethany and Ryan Connor. Not wanting to upset Ryan, Bethany asks her love interest to go to the salon flat. She starts by explaining just why she has been so distant, just as they were getting close together.
Bethany opens up to Ryan and reveals everything from her past that has to lead her to this point. Kind and caring, Ryan completely understands and reassures Bethany during her brave and honest confession. One thing naturally leads to another and they share a kiss.
Bethany Platt And Nathan
Bethany Platt’s latest Coronation Street storyline saw the character become a lap dancer. This came after a previous plotline which saw Sarah Platt’s daughter be manipulated by groomer and fiance Nathan Curtis and raped by members of a sex ring before she was almost sold as a sex slave abroad.
Nathan first appeared on Coronation Street when he found Bethany crying before she passed out after overdosing on diet pills. He originally came across as an encouraging and likable character, but that soon faded as viewers discovered he is part of a grooming ring.
Bethany Platt Bullying Storyline
Despite their huge age gap, Bethany lost her virginity to him and shortly afterward he was seen talking about “preparing” her for a group of his sick friends.
They have since had discussions that suggest the pair have other girls in nearby areas who have also been groomed. Things took an even more sinister turn when Bethany was raped by three men – and it was all arranged by Nathan.
Bethany Platt Actress Sacked
On May 2, 2019, The Sun exclusively revealed that Lucy was the latest Coronation Street star to quit the soap – becoming the seventh cast member to leave in 2019.Lucy, who plays Bethany Platt, is leaving the cobbles once her contract expires in 2020 to pursue other acting roles.
Coronation Street has also confirmed that Lucy Fallon is the latest major cast member to walk away from the cobbles. The actress will be leaving her role as Bethany Platt once her contract expires in 2020, in what will by then be five years since taking over the role of Sarah Platt’s (Tina O’Brien) daughter.
“I have made the extremely difficult decision to leave Coronation Street at the end of my contract in 2020,” she told Digital Spy in a statement today (May 2).
“I’ve made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry, I’ve had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I’ve laughed with the best people every day. I’m so thankful to Iain and everyone at Coronation Street, I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly.”
Bethany Platt Awards
Upon the character’s return in 2015, The Guardian‘s Hannah Verdier wrote in her review that Fallon was “perfect” for the role. She commended the actress for her comedic skills describing her as “reincarnation of Joan Rivers. And praised her chemistry between Bethany and her mother writing that “these two are screen gold”.However, Steven D Wright from the same newspaper felt that Fallon was “far too old for her part”.That Bethany didn’t sound like someone who spent half of their life in Italy.
Laura-Jayne Tyler of Inside Soap praised the character, saying “she’s a little firecracker who has us in stitches every episode, and we’re not letting her go without a fight.”For her portrayal as Bethany, Fallon was shortlisted for “Best Newcomer” at the Inside Soap Awards 2015. Best Actress” at the British Soap Awards 2017 and the 2017 TV Choice Awards.
In August 2017, Fallon was longlisted for “Best Actress” at the Inside Soap Awards, while she and Colson Smith(Craig Tinker were longlisted for “Best Partnership”.Both nominations made the viewer-voted shortlist. On 6 November 2017, Fallon won the “Best Actress” accolade. On 23 January 2018, Fallon won “Best Serial Drama Performance” at the National Television Awards 2018.
On 2 June 2018, Fallon was awarded the “Best Actress” and “Best Female Dramatic Performance” accolades at The British Soap Awards 2018. In July 2018, Fallon was shortlisted for the “Best Actress” award at the Inside Soap Awards.