ITV Coronation Street's DS Swain star gushes over her 'girl' as she shares 'thankful' update

Coronation Street star Vicky Myers has continued to show support for her new co-star as she shared a 'thankful' update. The actress was quick to welcome Sydney Martin into the cast earlier this year.

It was only revealed last month that the newcomer was Betsy Swain, the daughter of Vicky's character DS Lisa Swain. Sydney had already popped up in the ITV soap, with her character simply referred to as Sabrina Adetiba's mate.

Later, Betsy made a surprise appearance at Joel Deering's engagement party and demanded money. A stunned Joel hurriedly escorted her away before reluctantly giving her the cash. By the end of the episode, her identity was confirmed as DS Swain met her daughter in the precinct park, where they had a confrontation before Swain insisted Betsy get in the car and head home.

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Both Betsy and DS Swain are completely unaware of what Joel is really capable of, with the solicitor leading a double life after Lauren Bolton's return to Weatherfield, pregnant with his child, which has since arrived prematurely after Joel drugged her in a bid to force a miscarriage.

During Monday's (August 5) Corrie, Swain turned up at the hospital to get to the bottom of the baby's paternity. The detective wanted to run a DNA test to prove Nathan Curtis was the dad after Bethany Platt's former abuser was set up over Lauren's disappearance by newcomer Kit Green and Joel.

DS Swain subsequently arranged a meeting with Joel where she asked for his help in convincing Lauren to take a DNA test. But Joel's day got only got worse when Betsy reminded him he still owed her money for