ITV Corrie on-screen couple throw support behind Summer Spellman actress after exciting announcement

Coronation Street stars have been throwing their support behind one of their own after an exciting announcement. It was revealed this week that Harriet Bibby, who plays Summer Spellman in the ITV soap, has been put up for a National Television Award.

The big telly bash, which is due to take place in September, revealed its longlist with Harriet making the cut for the serial drama performance gong. At the moment she is up against co-stars Charlie De Melo, who plays Imran Habeeb, and his on-screen wife Toyah, played by Georgia Taylor.

Maureen Lipman, who stars in the long-running show as Evelyn Plummer, Kelly Neelan actress Millie Gibson, and Sally Carman, who plays Abi Webster, have also made the list alongside stars from Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, and EastEnders.

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Among those quick to show their backing was Elle Mulvaney, who plays Summer's bestie Amy Barlow in Corrie. "She's only gone and got nominated for an NTA!!!" the 19-year-old actress wrote alongside a glam snap of the pair on her Instagram Story. She then encouraged her followers to vote for Harriet 'and all things Corrie'.

Elle also tweeted her support, writing: "Super super proud to say that the brilliant @HarrietBibby is up for an NTA!!!!" before retweeting a post and adding: "The TALENT in this category"

Jack James Ryan, who plays Elle's on-screen boyfriend Jacob Hay, was also quick to show his support. Sharing a photo of himself and Harriet out in Manchester from her recent birthday night out, he said: "My best little mucker @harrietanneb is now officially a NTA nominated actress," before telling his followers to "vote for her immediately."

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