Coronation Street has introduced one of its most intriguing newcomers in recent months, and viewers are still trying to work out exactly who Jodie is and why she has arrived in such unsettling circumstances. From her shocking first appearance to the growing clues about her personal connections, the soap has deliberately revealed information in fragments; and here’s everything we know so far about Jodie.
Jodie’s First Appearance Was Dark And Disturbing
Jodie first appeared on screen in a way that immediately set her apart from a typical new arrival. Viewers saw her tied up in the back of a van belonging to Emmerdale villain Graham Foster, played by Andrew Scarborough, with no context about how she ended up there or what she had escaped from.
She eventually managed to free herself and run into the woods, where Kit Green found her visibly traumatised and shaken. Jodie tried to cover her face with her hands while speaking to him, but one detail stood out; a distinctive tattoo that quickly caught viewers’ attention and invited early speculation about her identity.
The Tattoo And Hospital Clues Raised Family Questions
That tattoo soon became a major talking point when fans realised that Shona Platt has the exact same marking on her back. While nothing was confirmed at the time, the similarity immediately suggested a possible family link. After the devastating multi-vehicle crash that sent Shona into early labour, Jodie was also taken to hospital. Her behaviour there only deepened the mystery.
As David Platt wheeled Shona down the corridor ahead of her transfer to Weatherfield General, Jodie spotted them and froze. A doctor later observed that she looked like she had “seen a ghost.” The following day, Jodie had followed Shona and David across the Pennines to Weathey General. When David left the ward, Jodie rushed into Shona’s room and sniffed Shona’s dressing gown.
The biggest breakthrough came when Jodie was later seen watching the family through a hospital window. A passer-by asked if she was the proud mum, and she quickly replied that she was the proud aunty. By the end of the week, Shona finally confirmed the truth: Jodie is her sister. David was left completely baffled by the revelation, and so are we. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.