Coronation Street fans floored as they learn Carl Webster actor has famous wife
Jonathan made his first appearance on the popular ITV soap this month as Carl, the long-lost brother of Kevin (Michael Le Vell) and Debbie (Sue Devaney). Carl turned up in Weatherfield with hopes of reconnecting with Kevin, who is currently battling testicular cancer.
His debut came about after a minor car park bump at Frescho's with Abi Wester (Sally Carman), unbeknownst to him, his sister-in-law. However, their initial encounter was filled with playful banter and flirtatious glances, hinting at a potential spark between them.
Despite Abi's insistence that she's married, Carl invited her for a drink. Later, thinking they wouldn't cross paths again, Carl surprised his family by showing up at the Bistro, leaving Abi stunned when she realised the man from the car park was her husband's younger brother.
This unexpected twist has fans speculating about a possible affair brewing between Carl and Abi.
Before joining Corrie, Jonathan had roles in several Hollywood blockbusters including World War Z, Downton Abbey, and Thor: The Dark World, as well as Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
However, it's his off-screen love life that has got tongues wagging, as fans discovered he's married to actress Elodie Yung.
Elodie Yung has graced the screen in hits like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and Daredevil. More recently, she's been captivating audiences as Thony De La Rosa in The Cleaning Lady.
Jonathan and Elodie, who live in the States, are proud parents to their daughter, born in 2018. Fans have been utterly gobsmacked to learn about Jonathan's star-studded spouse.
On a Coronation Street Facebook fan group, a snap of the duo prompted one member to post: "Jonathan Howard who plays Carl and his wife Elodie Yung."
Another was puzzled, commenting: "Why do I recognise his wife?" A third helped out, saying: "She's been in a few things, The Cleaning Lady on Sky."
This sparked recognition for another, who replied: "Oh yes! That's where I've seen her!" Yet another chimed in: "She played Elektra as well." while a another person expressed their astonishment with a mind-blown emoji.
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