Recognise Imran's helper Ben in Coronation Street? He's been in Emmerdale before!
Coronation Street: Who plays Ben? Soap fans will have seen Jon-Paul Bell in Emmerdale before. Ben is helping Imran bring down Abi.
www.entertainmentdailyuk.comLatest information indicates the actor playing Ben Driscoll on Coronation Street is Aaron McCusker. He joined the show as Eva Price’s partner and landlord of the Rovers Return in 2024–2025, bringing with him a background in Shameless and Bohemian Rhapsody.[1][3]
- Aaron McCusker background: known for Shameless (Jamie Maguire) and Bohemian Rhapsody (as Freddie Mercury’s partner Jim Hutton)[3][1]
- Casting context: Ben Driscoll was introduced as Eva Price’s husband/partner and as part of storylines involving the Rovers Return[1][3]
- Related notes: there have been various casting news items and fan speculation around Ben’s character, including potential family connections and future plot twists[9][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest episode-by-episode developments or confirm current casting status from ITV sources.[9][1]