Coronation Street’s Paula Wilcox had forgotten role on ITV soap before Elaine Jones
SHE’S known as Elaine Jones to Coronation Street fans but Paula Wilcox starred as another character previously.
Fans of the long-running ITV soap were first introduced to Elaine back in 2020.
She was the first wife of serial abuser Geoff Metcalfe and the couple had shared Tim Metcalfe.
However, in fear of her life, she was first to flee without Tim when he was a change and Elaine, who was known then as Philippa, changed her name.
In the three years of Paula starring in Coronation Street her character has become a fan-favourite.
But she was previously on the cobbles under a different guise, as one fan has pointed out.
Taking to social media, the viewer pointed out how Paula, who is celebrating her 74th birthday, played Janice Langton.
Janice appeared for just a handful of episodes in January and February 1969.
She arrived in Weatherfield after running away from her probation officer after being sentenced for robbery and violence.
Sadly for Corrie fans Paula bowed out of her role as Elaine Jones after three years in October.
After narrowly escaping serial killer Stephen Reid, Elaine decided she wanted a life away from those memories.
Viewers were left devastated by her departure and flooded social media with messages.
Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
