Latest News About Who Plays Ben In Coronation Street

Updated 2026-04-18 05:03

Direct answer: Aaron McCusker currently plays Ben Driscoll on Coronation Street.

Context and quick update:

The actor Aaron McCusker was confirmed in the Ben Driscoll role in 2024 and has been featured in recent coverage about his storyline and character development on the show. This aligns with ongoing press coverage noting his casting and evolving storylines.[1][10]
Ben Driscoll is married to Eva Price in the show’s storyline, with references in press pieces discussing how the character fits into the Weatherfield community and potential future arcs.[10][1]

If you’d like, I can pull up the latest official ITV press releases or reliable soap-news outlets for the freshest updates and any upcoming plot details.

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Coronation Street newcomer auditioned for five other roles before playing Ben

Coronation Street's Ben Driscoll actor Aaron McCusker has confessed he auditioned for five other parts on the ITV soap but it didn't work out, before he finally joined the cast

www.mirror.co.uk

Coronation Street casts Ben Hull as Jenny Connor's new love interest

Coronation Street's Jenny Connor will be getting a new romance in the form of new arrival Owen, what will killer Stephen say?

www.radiotimes.com

Coronation Street star confirms "difficult times ahead" for ...

He's stuck between a rock and hard place.

www.digitalspy.com

Recognise Imran's helper Ben in Coronation Street? He's been in Emmerdale before!

Coronation Street: Who plays Ben? Soap fans will have seen Jon-Paul Bell in Emmerdale before. Ben is helping Imran bring down Abi.

www.entertainmentdailyuk.com

Sir Ben Kingsley's 'pride' in Coronation St role

Sir Ben Kingsley has spoken of his pride at appearing in Coronation Street as a young actor.

www.whattowatch.com

'Benidorm' actor joins 'Coronation Street' cast

Benidorm actor Tony Maudsley joins the cast of Coronation Street