![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/corrie-recasts-character-after-11-years-as-new-star-makes-cobbles-debut/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/702343_corrie_logo_e0a0bcbb9759bbdbbdd93aff97572570.jpg&description=Coronation Street has recast a major character on the ITV soap after 11 years and fans have taken to social media to share their views on what could potentially happen Coronation Street has recast Ruby Dobbs with actress Macy Alabi, who has played the role for the past 11 years, replaced by newcomer Billie Naylor. The Mirror understands actress Macy decided to leave the role and is starting high school this year. Macy was one of the original actresses to play Ruby, who is the daughter of Tyrone Dobbs and stepdaughter of Fiz Brown, taking on the role in 2012, and appearing since then. She has been in the role since Ruby was born in September 2012. One of Macy's last scenes saw her character wave goodbye to her on-screen stepmother Fiz in May, as she headed to Norwich for a job opportunity. As for actress Billie, her arrival comes amid a new storyline for the youngster, which could see her fall out with sister Hope Stape. On Friday's episode, Ruby and Hope went head-to-head at the Little Big Shotz classes at the community centre, ran by barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth this summer, the classes see the kids performing for a new show. Hope was expecting to land the lead role in the summer spectacular, but she was left furious when her sister Ruby got it instead. Other youngsters including Eliza were instead picked to be Ruby's backing singers. Knowing Hope's temper and her history, fans wouldn't be surprised if she plans to steal the role from her sibling. It wouldn't be the first time she's harmed Ruby either, even biting her arm in one shocking moment. Taking to Twitter, one person said: "How long before Hope arranges an accident for new Ruby? #Corrie" A different account put: "Hope plotting her revenge for not getting that role #Corrie" while a different viewer added: "Hope is NOT happy! #corrie." Ruby is the daughter of former soap villain Kirsty Soames. Kirsty was killed off on the soap in 2021, leaving Ruby devastated. Tyrone and Fiz have raised Ruby and Hope on the co){kind=link}
Coronation Street has recast a major character on the ITV soap after 11 years and fans have taken to social media to share their views on what could potentially happen
Coronation Street has recast Ruby Dobbs with actress Macy Alabi, who has played the role for the past 11 years, replaced by newcomer Billie Naylor. The Mirror understands actress Macy decided to leave the role and is starting high school this year.
Macy was one of the original actresses to play Ruby, who is the daughter of Tyrone Dobbs and stepdaughter of Fiz Brown, taking on the role in 2012, and appearing since then. She has been in the role since Ruby was born in September 2012.
One of Macy’s last scenes saw her character wave goodbye to her on-screen stepmother Fiz in May, as she headed to Norwich for a job opportunity. As for actress Billie, her arrival comes amid a new storyline for the youngster, which could see her fall out with sister Hope Stape.
On Friday’s episode, Ruby and Hope went head-to-head at the Little Big Shotz classes at the community centre, ran by barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth this summer, the classes see the kids performing for a new show. Hope was expecting to land the lead role in the summer spectacular, but she was left furious when her sister Ruby got it instead. Other youngsters including Eliza were instead picked to be Ruby’s backing singers.