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Coronation Street Star Quits Rival Soap for New BBC Drama
16 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Actress Charlotte Jordan leaves The Archers for BBC period drama
- Replaces by Olivia Bernstone in October 2025
- Starred in Coronation Street for 4 years before departing in May 2025
In a surprising move, former Coronation Street actress Charlotte Jordan, 31, has departed the BBC Radio 4 soap The Archers to take on a role in the new BBC period drama The Hairdresser Mysteries. Jordan had joined The Archers just a month after leaving her four-year stint on the cobbles of Coronation Street in May 2025.
However, the actress was forced to abruptly leave The Archers in October 2025 after accepting the part in the new BBC show. Bosses had to recast the role of Amber Gordon, with Olivia Bernstone stepping in to replace Jordan.
A source close to the situation revealed that Jordan was "very excited" to join The Archers, but when the opportunity for the TV role came up, she couldn't commit to both. The actress is now looking forward to returning to screens in the new year as she films The Hairdresser Mysteries, which also stars Sally Phillips and Charlotte Hope.
