David Platt’s luck is about to change as he gets himself a gorgeous new girlfriend.

Coronation Street bosses have cast actress Kirsty-Leigh Porter to play David’s new girlfriend Zoe. Kirsty-Leigh has previously appeared in shows such as The Street, Doctors and Ashes to Ashes.

On winning the role of Zoe, Kirsty-Leigh told us: “I’m absolutely delighted, me and my family have been lifelong Corrie fans and if possible, I think my mum is even more excited than I am! I can’t wait to start working with Jack (Jack P Shepherd) and the rest of the cast.”

David will meet Zoe after he washes her hair in the salon and invites her to attend Tina and Jason’s housewarming party with him. How will Tina react to David turning up with a new woman in tow? It could certainly be a test of her true feelings towards her ex-boyfriend.