The Ghost was a mysterious extra who appeared during the "Horronation Street" week of episodes in October 2021. The person dressed in a classic bedsheet to emulate a ghost for Halloween, and observed the bizarre goings on that week. Their identity is unknown.
Who was the ghost?
Coronation Street production team confirmed the ghost was not a character from the show, despite fan's speculations on the contrary. Here are some theories:
- Les Battersby: Leanne's father. It was believed he would return after 14 years to save his daughter. Debunked.
- Sharon Bentley: The aunt of Harvey Gaskell. Fans believed the character would make a surprise return to confront her gangster nephew, but this was debunked.
- Ena Sharples
- Ivy Brennan