Chloe Newsome stuns fans with rare new photo nearly three decades after leaving Coronation Street in 1998

It’s been over two decades since Chloe Newsome graced the screen as Vicky McDonald on Coronation Street, but the former star is back in the spotlight—this time, in a rare photo that has left fans amazed by how little she’s changed.

The Iconic Vicky McDonald

Chloe played Vicky McDonald on the ITV soap in the nineties, joining the cast in 1991.

She replaced Helen Warbuton in the role, and Vicky quickly became a memorable character on the show.

Vicky was introduced as the daughter of Alec Gilroy, and her character found love with Steve McDonald, becoming his first wife.

The storyline saw Vicky inherit a large sum of money at 18, only for her marriage to Steve to fall apart when he squandered it.

After leaving the show, it was said that Vicky moved to Brighton to open her own wine bar, though financial troubles continued to follow her.

Chloe’s portrayal of Vicky left a lasting impact, but she exited the soap in 1998 after a seven-year run.

Since then, she has kept a low profile and has not returned to acting in a major way.

Chloe’s Quiet Life After Coronation Street

Now living in her hometown of Sheffield, Chloe has embraced a quiet family life, occasionally sharing glimpses of her personal world with her social media followers.

She’s stayed true to her roots, updating fans with pictures of her life that reflect a serene, down-to-earth lifestyle.

After her time on Coronation Street, Chloe continued to act, notably performing in several Shakespearean productions like Twelfth Night, Othello, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

She also appeared in the film The Jealous God in 2005, but gradually stepped away from acting due to the industry’s instability.

Chloe’s last on-screen appearance came in 2011 in Lost Christmas, where she shared the screen with Eddie Izzard and Jason Flemyng.

The Potential Return of Steve’s Ex-Wives

Recently, Coronation Street fans got a taste of nostalgia when Steve McDonald was asked about his past wives in a pub scene.

Steve admitted that his favorite wife was Karen, a character played by Suranne Jones.

Fans were quick to speculate that this could hint at Karen’s return to Coronation Street after nearly 20 years away.

Suranne, who left the soap in 2004, has gone on to have a stellar career in TV.

She starred in Doctor Foster, The Secret of Crickley Hall, Unforgiven, and Maryland, and her most recent role was in the BBC drama Vigil.

Suranne’s continued success in the industry has only fueled fans’ excitement about the possibility of Karen McDonald making a return.

Despite the speculation, Coronation Street has not confirmed any plans for Karen’s return.

But with the soap’s history of surprises, fans are hopeful that the drama will bring back some familiar faces for future storylines.