Vicky Myers Celebrates Permanent Role as DS Lisa Swain in Coronation Street After Fan Campaign

From Guest Star to Series Regular: A Career Milestone

Victoria Myers, who has portrayed DS Lisa Swain on Coronation Street since May 2021, has been promoted from a recurring role to the main cast as of March 2024. This promotion comes as a direct response to fans who had been campaigning for her to become a permanent fixture on the soap.

Character Development and Representation

Myers has expressed gratitude for the ‘massive opportunity’ to play DS Lisa Swain, a character who has been confirmed to be gay and has a teenage daughter. The revelation came during an interview with Manchester Evening News. Currently, while Swain may have her eye on someone, she remains focused on balancing her career, investigations, and life as a single mother.

Professional Journey

Myers’ journey with Coronation Street began with her current role as DS Lisa Swain in May 2021. Before securing her position as a regular cast member, she made several guest appearances in different roles in 2007 and 2010. Her acting portfolio also includes appearances in other popular shows such as Emmerdale and Casualty.

Current Storyline and Future Developments

As the local detective, DS Swain has been integral to several major Corrie investigations, working to bring criminals to justice. In upcoming episodes, she will be investigating the disappearance of Lauren Bolton. Speaking about her character’s future, Myers has expressed excitement about the role’s potential, stating, ‘We’re only just scratching the surface with Swain. I want to know more about her!’

Since becoming a series regular, Swain has quickly become a fan favourite, with her character’s backstory being expanded to include details about her partner’s death in service and her developing friendship with Carla, which has generated significant viewer interest.