A beloved star of Coronation Street has opened up about one of the most awkward moments of her career, revealing an embarrassing mistake that still makes her cringe years later.

Actress Lucy Fallon, who plays fan-favorite character Bethany Platt, recently shared the humorous yet nerve-racking story from her very first day filming on the iconic ITV soap —

and it involved a mispronounced word in front of one of the show’s biggest legends. Today, Fallon is a familiar and much-loved face on the cobbles, but when she first stepped onto

the set back in 2015, she was just a nervous 19-year-old newcomer hoping to make a good impression. Instead, she says, her debut moment quickly turned into a mortifying slip-up that she still remembers vividly.

A Nervous First Day in Weatherfield

Fallon’s acting career changed forever when she joined Coronation Street as Bethany Platt, the daughter of long-running character Sarah Platt, played by Tina O’Brien. The role instantly placed her within one of the soap’s most iconic families — the Platts — and introduced her to a cast filled with seasoned performers who had spent decades in Weatherfield.

For any young actor, walking onto a set with that kind of legacy can feel intimidating. Fallon recently revealed that the pressure was very real during her first scenes.

The actress spoke about the experience while appearing on the ITV game show Celebrity Lingo, hosted by Adil Ray. During the lighthearted program, Fallon and her co-stars took part in word-guessing challenges, but the conversation quickly turned to her early days on Coronation Street.

Ray asked Fallon if she could remember the very first lines she spoke on the soap. While she admitted that the exact dialogue had faded from memory, one particular word — and the mistake she made while saying it — remained impossible to forget.

The Word That Went Wrong

Fallon explained that one of her earliest scenes required her to say the name of the famous novel Anna Karenina. For many actors, delivering such a literary reference might not seem like a big challenge. But in Fallon’s case, nerves got the better of her.

Instead of confidently pronouncing the title, she accidentally said “Anna Karaneena.”

The moment immediately left her feeling mortified.

“I can’t remember my first words,” Fallon admitted during the interview. “But I remember I had to say ‘Anna Karenina’ and I said ‘Anna Karaneena’ — and I was really embarrassed.”

While the mistake itself was minor, the circumstances surrounding it made the moment even more daunting.

Coronation Street’s Lucy Fallon shares ’embarrassing’ blunder she made on first day

Performing in Front of a Soap Legend

As if mispronouncing a word on camera wasn’t awkward enough, Fallon revealed that the scene took place in front of one of Coronation Street’s most legendary performers.

Watching the moment unfold was Sue Nicholls, the actress who plays the iconic Audrey Roberts.

For Fallon, that detail made the mistake even more humiliating. Nicholls is one of the longest-serving stars on the show, having portrayed Audrey for decades. Sharing the screen with such an experienced performer was already nerve-wracking — and the slip-up only heightened Fallon’s anxiety.

“I was only 19,” Fallon explained. “And I did it in front of Sue Nicholls, who plays Audrey. I was embarrassed. I was ashamed.”

Ray quickly reassured her, joking that it was hardly an easy word for a newcomer to deliver under pressure.

“But it’s a tough first word, isn’t it?” he laughed.

The host also joked that the writers might have been setting Fallon up with a particularly tricky line for her debut.

Despite the embarrassment, Fallon now looks back on the moment with humor — a reminder of how far she has come since those early days.

From Rookie to Soap Star

Since joining Coronation Street, Fallon has become one of the show’s most recognizable stars. Over the years, Bethany Platt has been at the center of several powerful and emotional storylines that have cemented the character’s place in the soap’s history.

One of the most notable arcs involved Bethany being groomed by a manipulative older man — a storyline that sparked widespread discussion and praise for its sensitive portrayal of exploitation and abuse. Fallon’s performance during the storyline earned critical acclaim and helped raise awareness about the dangers of grooming.

The character later faced another dramatic chapter when Bethany underwent cosmetic surgery that went disastrously wrong, leaving her fighting for recovery and self-confidence.

These storylines showcased Fallon’s ability to handle emotionally complex material and demonstrated how much she had grown since her nervous debut on the cobbles.

She made the blunder in front of Audrey star Sue

Bethany’s Emotional Return

Fans were delighted when Bethany returned to Weatherfield in October following Fallon’s maternity leave. The character’s comeback marked a major moment for viewers who had missed her presence on the show.

The return also allowed writers to continue exploring Bethany’s evolving relationship with the Platt family, particularly her mother Sarah and grandmother Audrey.

For Fallon, returning to the set was a meaningful moment both professionally and personally.

After years on the show, the once-intimidating set now feels like a second home.

Life Beyond the Cobbles

While Fallon’s career has continued to flourish on screen, her personal life has also entered an exciting new chapter.

In January 2025, the actress welcomed her daughter Nancy into the world. She shares Nancy and her son Sonny — born in 2023 — with her fiancé, footballer Ryan Ledson.

The couple’s relationship has been widely followed by fans, especially after Ledson proposed in November during what Fallon described as an emotional and unforgettable moment.

She later shared the happy news on social media, posting photos that showed her sparkling engagement ring. In one picture, Fallon and Ledson posed together for a selfie while she proudly displayed the ring.

Another image captured Fallon celebrating the moment in a restaurant, raising a glass while her engagement ring glittered under the lights.

Alongside the photos, she wrote a heartfelt message expressing her excitement about their future together.

“Ending the birthday weekend with my best friend as a fiancé,” she wrote. “I can’t wait to marry you.”

A Journey Full of Growth

Looking back, Fallon’s journey from a nervous teenager to an established soap star highlights how much she has grown both as an actress and as a person.

Her early embarrassment over a mispronounced word now feels like a charming reminder that every career begins somewhere — even on one of Britain’s most famous television sets.

Today, she stands among the show’s most popular performers, beloved by fans for her emotional performances and relatable personality.

And while that first-day mistake might have once left her blushing, it has now become part of the story that shaped her career.

In the unpredictable world of Weatherfield — where drama, heartbreak, and unexpected twists are always around the corner — Fallon’s journey proves that even the most awkward beginnings can lead to extraordinary success.