EastEnders fans are buzzing with shock as one of the soap’s former stars makes a big jump to Coronation Street. The actor who once played one of the darkest characters in Walford is now heading to the famous Rovers Return. Fans still remember him for a storyline that sent shivers through every EastEnders viewer. And now, he’s all set to begin a brand-new chapter on the cobbles. Keep scrolling to know more.
From EastEnders Nightmare To Corrie’s Flashback Twist
Actor Aidan O’Callaghan is going to join Coronation Street soon. We will get to see him in flashback scenes. And fans will learn more about the past of the new pub landlord and his family. However, he will only have a brief run. Elsewhere, it will be a special episode and add depth to the new Rovers Return clan.
Aidan is going to connect with some big names. Pauline McLynn, known for Father Ted, joins as Maggie Driscoll, the new pub landlady. Aaron McCusker joined by as her son Ben, while Catherine Tyldesley returns as Eve Price. The entire family will bring a new vibe to the beloved pub. Fans are really excited about this Corrie shakeup. However, EastEnders fans haven’t forgotten Aidan’s haunting past while he was in Walford.
Aidan’s Dark Past Still Haunts Fans
Aidan played Lewis Butler at The Prince Albert. He was the charming bar manager, very friendly at first. Elsewhere, he also had close relationships with Callum Highway and Ben Mitchell. However, soon things turned. What Lewis did was one of the most disturbing storylines on the soap.
Ben and Lewis’s friendship had started to grow. However, for Lewis, it was more than just friendship. And one night after drinking, he tried to ask for advances from Ben. However, since Ben was not single, he did not accept the advances. Elsewhere, this made Lewis so angry that he raped him. The next day, when Ben confronted him, he denied those allegations. But soon the truth was out, and Kathy had fired him.
However, Lewis soon returned to the Square. And when the Mitchell family learnt about it, they kidnapped him. Elsewhere, Ben forced him to confess what he had done. However, Lewis managed to escape punishment. After a few months, Ben learnt that he had been charged for another assault elsewhere. And that role had changed everything for Aidan.
In addition, he became the first Irish actor to star in both EastEnders and Emmerdale. He appeared as Mike in Emmerdale for a short time in 2018. He appeared in The Witcher: Blood Origin and is now working on The Reckoning of Erin Morrigan. Fans are now excited to see him in Coronation Street. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.