Coronation Street Welcomes Emmerdale Veteran as Shona's Long-Lost Father
In a major casting development for the iconic ITV soap, Coronation Street has secured a familiar face from 1990s television to portray the estranged father of Shona Platt. Actor Steve Evets, best known to dedicated soap enthusiasts for his role as Tom Shepherd in Emmerdale, will make his Weatherfield debut on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Family Secrets Unravel as Jodie's Deceptions Deepen
The dramatic family expansion for Shona Platt, played by Julia Goulding, continues to unfold with unexpected revelations. Following the recent arrival of her sister Jodie Ramsey, portrayed by Olivia Frances-Brown, after both were involved in the Corriedale pile-up accident, Shona's world is about to be shaken further.
Jodie has been living with the Platt family under false pretences, claiming to have escaped an abusive relationship while actually concealing her true circumstances. Next week's episodes will see Shona's suspicions grow, leading her to follow Jodie to a psychiatric hospital where the truth finally emerges.
In an emotional scene, Jodie tearfully introduces their confused, estranged father and confesses that she has been his sole caregiver since their mother abandoned them. This revelation puts to rest fan speculation that Emmerdale villain Graham Foster might be the mysterious father.
Steve Evets: From Emmerdale to Weatherfield
Steve Evets brings considerable acting pedigree to Coronation Street, with his role as Tom Shepherd in Emmerdale marking an early career highlight during 1998-1999. His character was central to a dramatic storyline involving Kathy Glover's near-fatal accident during a robbery, where Tom testified in court against Steve Marchant and Kim Tate.
Since his Emmerdale days, Evets has built an impressive portfolio including:
- A role in the blockbuster film Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
- Appearances in popular television series such as Shameless, Vera, and Death in Paradise
- Recent prominence in comedy series Brassic as Jim, alongside former Emmerdale colleague Joe Gilgun and Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan
Jodie's Resentment Fuels the Family Drama
Actress Olivia Frances-Brown has provided insight into Jodie's complex motivations, explaining that her character harbours total resentment toward Shona. Jodie believes Shona abandoned her and broke a promise to bring her to a better life, making it difficult for her to witness Shona's seemingly perfect existence with a home, husband, and family.
This bitterness drives Jodie's deception, as she blames Shona for her own lack of stability and happiness. The upcoming episodes promise to explore how Shona will react to meeting her father after years of estrangement and how many more lies Jodie is prepared to tell to maintain her fragile position within the Platt household.
The storyline represents another significant family development for Shona, who recently welcomed daughter Harper, and continues Coronation Street's tradition of exploring complex family dynamics with emotional depth and dramatic tension.
