For the latest Weatherfield news and spoilers - sign up here Rising star Millie Gibson says her 'Manc twang' helped her to land her role as Kelly Neelan in Coronation Street.
The 17-year-old plays the tearaway daughter of murdered bailiff Rick Neelan and his estranged wife Laura who is about to go on trial for the murder of Seb Franklin.
Millie, who trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, joined Corrie as Kelly two years ago and she told the Mirror that having a true northern accent was key to winning the part. READ MORE: Corrie's Corey Brent actor says shocking truth about Seb's death will finally be revealed She explained: "There were lots of girls in the waiting room that looked nothing like me. "They were all quite well-spoken and
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