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Coronation Street’s Megan Walsh Convicted of Child Abuse

7/5/2026

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Beth Nixon confirmed her Coronation Street character Megan Walsh was found guilty of inciting a child to sexual activity and abusing a position of trust on Friday.
Nixon noted the verdict impacts Will Driscoll, played by Lucas Hodgson-Wale, and his family.
She expressed a desire to return and imagined Megan meeting inmate Lou Michaelis, played by Farrell Hegarty, in prison.

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Beth Nixon confirmed her Coronation Street character Megan Walsh was found guilty of inciting a child to sexual activity and abusing a position of trust on Friday.
Nixon noted the verdict impacts Will Driscoll, played by Lucas Hodgson-Wale, and his family.
She expressed a desire to return and imagined Megan meeting inmate Lou Michaelis, played by Farrell Hegarty, in prison.