Calum Lill has had a big year on Coronation Street, and now something special is happening in his real life too. Fans already know him for playing one of the soap’s most shocking villains, but there’s a new chapter beginning for him away from the cameras and it’s one that has everyone smiling.
Looking Back At Calum’s Recent Storylines
Calum played Joel Deering, the lawyer who recently shocked viewers when the show revealed he attacked missing teen Lauren Bolton with a chair leg. It became one of Corrie’s biggest mystery plots in years and kept fans guessing right until the truth came out.
But no one reacted stronger than Calum’s own grandmother. He once shared that he sat next to her on the sofa as the episode aired, and she couldn’t believe what she was seeing. She asked him how her grandson could be playing a killer and said she was shocked by the twist.
His video of her reaction went viral on TikTok and has now been watched over 8 million times. Calum later explained that the moment meant a lot because his gran has always supported his acting dream. They used to watch Coronation Street together with a cup of tea, and she even drove him to acting classes from the age of 14. He also shared that acting lessons were expensive, and although his mum tried to pay at first, it became difficult. His gran and grandad stepped in and found ways to cover the cost even though the family didn’t have much money.
Calum Shares His Happy Personal News
Now, Calum has shared a very different kind of update; he’s going to be a dad. He announced the news on Instagram with a festive photo showing his fiancée Roberta’s baby bump painted like a snowman. She held up a scan photo while he held a carrot to her belly in a playful touch. He wrote that a “new character” will be arriving in April 2026, keeping the announcement fun and light. Calum and Roberta have been together since 2021 and got engaged last year.
When he announced the engagement, he joked that it was about time he made an honest woman of her. He later told The Mirror that he kept the engagement ring hidden in his Coronation Street dressing room while waiting for the right moment. He said he felt relieved once the ring was finally on her finger.
This happy news comes after a busy and emotional year for Calum, both on-screen and off. Fans have watched him take on one of the soap’s biggest stories. But they’ve also seen how much his family means to him, especially after his gran’s viral reaction. With a baby on the way and his career growing, it’s a heartwarming new chapter for the actor. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street news.