Corrie stars reveal duo almost didn't happen as they admit 'chaos' to come

THE TWO ACTRESSES ARE BEST KNOWN TO VIEWERS FOR PLAYING TROUBLESOME TEENS LAUREN BOLTON AND BETSY SWAIN IN THE ITV SOAP 19:45, 03 Jun 2025 Coronation Street stars Cait Fitton and Sydney

Martin have revealed that there new on-screen partnership almost didn't happen as they teased more 'chaos' to come. The two actresses are best known to viewers for playing

troublesome teens Lauren Bolton and Betsy Swain in the ITV soap. Fans will recall that Cait made her debut in the role of troubled Lauren back in late 2022 alongside her evil dad, Reece

Bolton, who was a member of Griff Reynolds' far-right gang. Months after being involved in Max Turner's far-right storyline, and after a brief spell away from Weatherfield, Lauren

was thrown in turmoil as she was groomed and abused by solicitor Joel Deering, which resulted in her going missing before returning, pregnant with her son, Frankie. Meanwhile, Sydney made

her TV debut in the role of Betsy last summer. She was revealed to be the daughter of established character DS Lisa Swain, last summer after already popping up in the ITV soap, simply as

Sabrina Adetiba's mate, again amidst the Joel grooming storyline. It was then last month that Corrie viewers saw the two teens come together for the first time, but for the wrong

reasons. But it meant that close friends Cait and Sydney could properly work together. Article continues below Now, they've revealed that the twist with Lauren and Betsy becoming pals

almost didn't happen, and could have gone a different direction. Luckily for the girls, soap boss Kate Brooks gave it a try and soon fell in love with the friendship formed in scenes.

Speaking to the Mirror on what's ahead for the duo, Sydney revealed: "A little bit of drama," with Cait agreeing: "We have, there's always drama." Sydney

confessed she often overshared when it came to spoilers, but Cait told us: "I feel like we overshare on our own but when wer'e together we're alright, so you've got us at

a good time." Sydney added there was "drama and a bit of fun" on the cards, with Cait promising "lots of fun" for the duo onscreen. Sydney shared how they often go

to the director with some ideas hoping for some "funny" scenes. However, they both agreed tomato ketchup possibly wasn't the best idea after Cait stained Sydney's hair

with the condiment during a scene with Roy Cropper, played by Corrie legend David Neilson. Article continues below But asides the hilarity, there's also plenty more plots on the way for

both characters and we will see them grow closer as pals. Cait shared: "I think to come you'll see changes for both of them but also a genuine friendship. "They are very

different but also similar. As soon as I found out I was working with Sydney I was like yes! People are gonna like me now!" Cait had nothing but praise for her friend too, and the

feeling was mutual.