Coronation Street actress Olivia Frances-Brown has signed a new one-year contract with the ITV soap to continue playing schemer Jodie Ramsey, despite mixed fan reactions to the character’s turbulent debut year. According to reports from The Sun, show bosses secured the star’s future on the cobbles following an explosive storyline that culminates in a violent armed showdown next week.
Contract Renewal Secures Jodie Ramsey’s Future on the Cobbles
Olivia Frances-Brown will remain on screens as Jodie Ramsey for at least another year, as reported by The Sun. Soap executives offered the extension after being impressed with the actress’s impact since her introduction during January’s Corriedale crossover special, where viewers first saw her tied up in the back of a van driven by Emmerdale’s Graham Foster, played by Andrew Scarborough, following a multi-vehicle pile-up.
The character’s erratic plots and dramatic actions have sparked sharp criticism among online fanbases, but producers decided to make her a mainstay of the soap. A source told The Sun that Olivia Frances-Brown has been a huge hit with the cast, crew, and bosses alike.
The Twisted Motivations Behind Jodie’s Feud With Shona Platt
Jodie’s arrival in Weatherfield revealed a deeply strained relationship with her estranged half-sister Shona Platt, played by Julia Goulding. Jodie holds intense resentment toward Shona for leaving her behind with their unstable, toxic father Doug, played by Steve Evets, when they were children. Despite Shona escaping as a pregnant teenager, Jodie holds onto the grievance while simultaneously maintaining a warped obsession with her sibling.
‘Jodie has convinced herself that David symbolises her potential for future happiness,’ Olivia Frances-Brown told Metro, detailing her character’s mindset regarding Shona’s husband David Platt, played by Jack P. Shepherd. ‘She’s lost the plot a little bit and truly believes David is the answer to all her wants and needs.’ The actress added that Jodie idolizes Shona to the point of getting matching tattoos, yet harbors a fierce desire to step into her shoes, take over her house, and assume her life with Harper.
Escalating Chaos and Next Week’s Armed Showdown
Throughout her time on the cobbles, Jodie has targeted more than just the Platt household, extending her campaign of disruption to other Weatherfield residents including Bernie Winter-Alahan, played by Jane Hazlegrove, Brian Packham, played by Peter Gunn, and Lily Platt, played by Grace Ashcroft-Gardner. Her recent plotting involved gaslighting Shona to make her believe she is failing as a new mother.
That psychological torment reaches a breaking point in upcoming episodes. Shona finally discovers that her sister has been deliberately targeting her, leading to a violent physical confrontation. The stakes escalate further when a gun is brought into the mix, resulting in an ambulance being called to the scene. Because the newly signed contract guarantees Olivia Frances-Brown’s presence on the show for another year, it is unlikely that Jodie will be killed off in the upcoming drama.
Olivia Frances-Brown plays Jodie Ramsey on Coronation Street
Who plays Jodie Ramsey on Coronation Street?
Jodie Ramsey is played by actress Olivia Frances-Brown.
How is Jodie connected to Shona Platt?
Jodie is Shona’s estranged half-sister. The two share a turbulent history stemming from childhood abandonment by their father, Doug.
Why did Jodie target David Platt?
According to actress Olivia Frances-Brown in interviews with Metro, Jodie has convinced herself that David represents her path to ultimate happiness and has become obsessed with taking over Shona’s life and household.
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