Coronation Street fans were recently taken by surprise upon discovering that Vicky Myers, the actress widely known for her role as DS Lisa Swain on the long-running ITV soap, had previously appeared in a rival soap, Emmerdale, nearly two decades ago. This revelation has sparked a wave of excitement and nostalgia among viewers, many of whom had no idea about her earlier work.
Vicky Myers made her debut as DS Lisa Swain in 2021, stepping into the spotlight during a gripping storyline involving the Amy Barlow rape case. Since then, her character has become an integral part of the Coronation Street ensemble, captivating audiences with a series of intense and dramatic arcs. Over the past year, Lisa Swain’s journey has been anything but dull—she has solved murders, helped lock up villains, and even found herself embroiled as a murder suspect, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Beyond her professional life on the cobbles, Lisa’s personal storylines have also drawn significant attention. She shares a daughter, Betsy, with her late wife Becky, and has recently found new love with soap icon Carla Connor, portrayed by Alison King. Following the heartbreaking death of Craig Tinker, Lisa proposed to Carla in a heartfelt moment. Though Carla declined the proposal at that time, she reassured Lisa that she hopes to marry her in the future, adding an emotional layer to their evolving relationship.
Before earning widespread recognition as DS Lisa Swain, Vicky Myers built a solid acting career with roles in popular British dramas such as Ackley Bridge and Casualty. In 2023, she also held a main role in the ITV drama The Long Shadow, further showcasing her versatility as an actress.
However, it is only recently that fans have discovered her earlier stint on Emmerdale back in 2007. On social media platform X, a clip surfaced showing Vicky in the role of a receptionist who shared scenes with Emmerdale’s iconic character Val Pollard, played by Charlie Hardwick. The discovery sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, with one expressing surprise: “I didn’t even know she was in Emmerdale.” Another viewer was taken aback by her accent in the clip, commenting, “Her ACCENT wow I’m folding.” Others praised her performance and appearance, noting, “Brilliant!” and “This was 18 years ago but she hasn’t changed much at all! She’s still gorgeous!”
Outside of her acting career, Vicky Myers balances motherhood with raising her teenage daughter Meghan. Her personal life has seen its share of challenges, particularly in 2010 when she faced a difficult separation from her husband alongside a cancer diagnosis. Reflecting on that period, Vicky shared, “I don’t know if it’s my previous medical history, but I am so proud to be here and just to be living each day to the full.” She candidly recounted the emotional toll of that time: “When my husband and I split up, I was quite down, bitter and vengeful, and when I was told I had [cancer], I remember thinking, ‘If this is it for me, I’ve missed out on all this time with my daughter and I haven’t really been the best person that I wanted to be.’”
Vicky described her cancer diagnosis as a wake-up call that re-centered her priorities and helped her focus on what truly matters. “The diagnosis re-centred me and made me focus on what is really important and what makes me happy. Now, every time I go into work and see the Coronation Street sign, it’s quite overwhelming,” she reflected.
Coronation Street continues to air on ITV1 and ITVX every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8pm, maintaining its status as a beloved fixture in British television. Vicky Myers’ journey—from her early days on Emmerdale to becoming a fan favourite as DS Lisa Swain—illustrates the enduring appeal of soap operas and the talented actors who bring these stories to life.
