Coronation Street Star Lucy Fallon Details Mental Health Hospitalization Journey
Coronation Street actress Lucy Fallon has courageously opened up about a deeply challenging period in her life, revealing she spent five weeks in a mental health hospital after reaching what she describes as "absolute rock bottom." The 30-year-old star, who portrays Bethany Platt on the long-running ITV soap, shared her experience during an emotional interview on Johnny Seifert's Secure the Insecure podcast.
The Lockdown Struggle That Led to Hospitalization
Fallon explained that her mental health crisis occurred during the initial Coronavirus lockdown in 2020, a time when she struggled profoundly to see any path forward. The actress admitted she felt completely overwhelmed by her emotions, stating, "I was just at the absolute rock bottom that I've ever, ever felt. And I really, really, really struggled."
Her mental health deteriorated significantly toward the end of 2020, ultimately leading to her admission to The Priory, a specialized mental health treatment facility. "I had a really bad batch of mental health towards the end of 2020 and I ended up being in The Priory for about five weeks because my mental health was so bad," Fallon revealed. "I couldn't see a way out of feeling how I was feeling."
Family Intervention and Initial Resistance
The actress credits her family with playing a crucial role in getting her the help she desperately needed. "I ended up having to go to hospital, and it was from that point that other people were involved – my mum and my sisters and people that I'd worked with before," she explained.
Fallon admitted she initially resisted the idea of hospitalization, saying, "It almost felt like other people, other factors, were telling me, 'Right, you need some serious help now. It's gone a bit too far.' I really didn't want to do it. I didn't want to go and I even remember getting there. I really, really did not want to go in."
Upon arriving at The Priory, the actress experienced doubts about whether she truly belonged there. "It almost felt like this just feels a bit alien and a bit strange, like, I don't know why I'm here," she recalled thinking at the time.
Finding Safety and Support in Treatment
After an initial adjustment period, Fallon began to find comfort and stability in the treatment environment. "I got to grips with it. And actually after a week of being there, I liked it. I felt quite safe," she shared. The actress also formed meaningful connections with fellow patients, noting, "I met quite a lot of people there who I sometimes still keep in contact with now."
The transition back to everyday life presented its own challenges. "Coming out and being in the real world and just having to carry on felt strange," Fallon acknowledged. However, she emphasized the importance of her support system during this period, particularly her decision to move back in with her parents after leaving the hospital.
"Going and being with my mum and dad for a few weeks after, rather than just going back to my house, was a really nice thing – especially to have your tea cooked for you every night. And all my washing done as well," she said with appreciation.
Reflection and Recovery
Looking back on that difficult chapter, Fallon views it as a transformative experience. "It seems like a completely different life," she reflected. "I feel like that was a totally different version of me."
The actress expressed gratitude for her recovery journey, recognizing that not everyone experiences the same outcome. "I've been lucky enough to say that I did manage to get myself out of it, because I know for so many people that's not the reality and you can stay on that level and it's really hard to get out of feeling like that," she said thoughtfully.
Fallon has come to accept this period as a temporary setback in her mental health journey. "I just accepted that, that was a blip in my mental health and in my own journey. I do deserve to be happy and to be in the relationship that I'm in, and I deserve the job that I've had. I've worked really hard," she affirmed.
While she cannot pinpoint exactly what contributed to her sustained recovery, Fallon noted, "I don't know if it was to do with being at The Priory for five weeks. I don't know if it was that. But things just kind of stayed at a good level for me."
Current Life and Family
Today, Lucy Fallon is in a relationship with 28-year-old professional footballer Ryan Ledson. The couple welcomed their daughter Nancy in January 2025, two years after the birth of their first child, Sonny, who arrived in January 2023. Her personal and professional life has stabilized significantly since her mental health crisis, demonstrating the possibility of recovery and renewed wellbeing even after profound struggles.
