Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent confirms new Sophie romance

Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent has confirmed that Sophie Webster will embark on a new romance.

The Weatherfield actress revealed that her character, who came out as lesbian two years ago, will enter a new relationship early next year.



However, Vincent refused to divulge whether Sophie's new girlfriend is a character already on the street or one from outside the cobbles.

"I can't reveal whether her relationship will be with a new character or an existing member of the street, but it will be with another girl," she told the Daily Star.

Sophie was previously engaged to former best friend Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson), but showed doubts while reading her vows on their wedding day, leading to Sian's heartbroken departure from Weatherfield.

Reflecting on the groundbreaking plot, Vincent added: "There aren't actually many lesbians on telly, and Sophie and Sian were so young.

"But we made sure we didn't change our appearances or start acting any differently to meet the stereotype."