In recent news, a Coronation Street star has addressed some confusion surrounding her name and its possible link to Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher. Molly Gallagher, who has been portraying Nina Lucas on the ITV soap since 2019, has found herself at the center of rumors due to a mix-up with her name.
Molly Gallagher joined Coronation Street as Nina Lucas, a character who was introduced when Roy Cropper, played by David Neilson, met his estranged half-brother, Nina’s father. Following the death of Richard, Nina moved into Roy’s flat, which marked the beginning of a highly memorable storyline. Despite the significance of her role on the show, it seems that Molly Gallagher’s name has led to some confusion among fans of both Coronation Street and the iconic British band Oasis.
Recently, Oasis members Liam and Noel Gallagher have made headlines due to their much-anticipated reunion. The announcement of their tour generated immense excitement, leading to an overwhelming surge of ticket purchases that caused the Ticketmaster website to crash multiple times. With such high demand, many fans were left frustrated when they were unable to secure tickets.
Amidst the buzz, some fans mistakenly reached out to Molly Gallagher on social media, believing she might be connected to Liam Gallagher. However, Molly Gallagher, known for her role as Nina, is not related to Liam Gallagher or any of the Gallagher family. To clear up the confusion, Molly took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to set the record straight. She posted, “Just to clarify, the Molly Gallagher who plays Nina on Coronation Street is not related to Liam Gallagher.”
In response to Molly’s post, her former Coronation Street co-star, Jack James Ryan, who played Jacob Hay, humorously commented, “Ask your dad to sort me a ticket!” Meanwhile, Tony Morsley, another cast member, expressed his well-wishes for Nina’s character.
Nina Lucas has had a challenging year on Coronation Street. Her storyline has involved significant drama, including supporting Roy Cropper during his wrongful imprisonment for the murder of Lauren Bolton. After Roy’s release, he faced difficulties readjusting to life in Weatherfield. Seeking solace, Roy decided to visit his friend Kathy Matthews in Scarborough, a role portrayed by Melanie Hill from Casualty.
Despite the mix-up with her name, Molly Gallagher remains focused on her role in Coronation Street, continuing to deliver a compelling performance as Nina. The confusion with Liam Gallagher highlights the occasionally humorous side of celebrity crossover, but it’s important to note that Molly’s connection to the world of music is purely coincidental.
For fans of both Coronation Street and Oasis, it’s a reminder of how public figures can sometimes find themselves in unexpected situations due to the overlap of their names and the intense interest of fans.
