Coronation Street fans didn’t miss the subtext when Jack P Shepherd reacted to his co-star’s major milestone this week. As celebrations poured in for a much-loved Weatherfield icon, the David Platt actor’s words gave a clear signal that her future on the cobbles looks firmly secure.
Jack P Shepherd Makes His Feelings Crystal Clear
As Coronation Street marked a huge moment for Sally Dynevor, Jack P Shepherd was quick to weigh in and he didn’t hold back. The actor, who plays David Platt reacted publicly as Sally celebrated 40 years since her on-screen debut. Jack joined a wave of cast tributes, but his message carried extra weight.
He declared that “literally EVERYONE loves Sally fricken Dynevor,” calling her “the best human we know”. The milestone itself dates back to 1986, when Sally Dynevor first appeared as Sally Metcalfe. Over four decades, she has been at the heart of some of the soap’s most memorable storylines, becoming one of its most enduring and recognisable figures.
A Milestone That Reinforces Her Place on the Cobbles
Sally’s Corrie journey began with her romance and eventual marriage to Kevin Webster, played by Michael Le Vell. Their relationship produced daughters Rosie and Sophie, before collapsing in dramatic fashion on Christmas Day 2009 when Kevin’s affair with Molly Dobbs and the existence of his son Jack was exposed.
The following year brought one of Sally’s most powerful storylines, when her character was diagnosed with breast cancer after discovering a lump. The plot took on added significance when Sally herself received the same diagnosis while researching the role. It was a deeply personal experience that later led her to become a patron of Prevent Breast Cancer.
The soap officially marked Sally’s anniversary on January 27 with a celebratory social media post. They shared a present-day photo of her holding flowers inside the Rovers Return alongside a throwback image from 1986. The caption praised her four decades of service, insisting Corrie wouldn’t be the same without her. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.