Coronation Street viewers have been left utterly impressed by the hidden vocal talents of the soap's latest arrival, actress Olivia Frances Brown.
Jodie Ramsey's Dramatic Entrance to the Cobbles
The actress made her debut as the character Jodie Ramsey earlier this month in January 2026, during the unique hour-long 'Corriedale' crossover episode that merged the worlds of Coronation Street and Emmerdale. In a dramatic plot, it was revealed that Emmerdale's Graham Foster had Jodie hidden in his van.
After breaking free and injuring herself, Jodie was taken to hospital where she met Shona and David Platt. The storyline quickly unveiled a major connection: Jodie and Shona are long-lost sisters, a fact hinted at by their matching tattoos. Jodie is now residing with the Platts, keeping several secrets close to her chest.
Olivia Frances Brown: The Actress Behind the Character
While her character settles into Weatherfield, fans have been busy discovering the real-life talents of Olivia Frances Brown. The Liverpool-born, Manchester-based performer is not just an actress but also an accomplished singer-songwriter.
She is engaged to actor James Nelson-Joyce, known for his role in This City Is Ours. The couple, who announced their engagement in 2023, recently shared a festive post on Instagram captioned "Merry Xmas from JNJ and OFB xxx."
Olivia's television credits extend beyond the cobbles, having appeared in Channel 4's The Gathering, as well as Archie and Boiling Point.
A 'Powerful' Singing Voice Captivates Audiences
It is her musical ability, however, that has recently captured significant attention. With 19.7K Instagram followers, her profile cheekily states she is "probably singing jazz standards somewhere," and she regularly posts clips of performances from Petit Café on Lark Lane in Liverpool.
In 2025, she released her single 'Shade Of Red', which is available on Spotify and features a music video. The reaction from fans has been overwhelmingly positive.
One supporter praised the "powerful words," commenting, "this girl is going to be a big star." Another simply stated, "Wow.... this is excellent," while a third fan gushed it was "amazingggggh" and could see it as a film soundtrack. Yet another declared her "A superstar!"
Coronation Street continues to air on weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV and ITVX.
