Where is Aggie in Coronation Street?
AGGIE Bailey is the matriarch of Coronation Street's Bailey family.
The character has been missing since the summer of 2023, and fans want to know where she is.
Where is Aggie?
Nurse Aggie Bailey - who is played by actress Lorna Laidlaw in the ITV soap - hasn’t been seen in Weatherfield since early June 2023.
Since then, her husband Ed (Trevor Michael Georges), son Michael (Ryan Russell) and daughter Dee-Dee (Channique Sterling-Brown) have all made reference to her work and other family members as a reason for her disappearance.
A committed nurse, Aggie has faced long shifts at the hospital under difficult circumstances.
On screen, the character has referenced the strenuous times facing the NHS and how she is often left exhausted by long night shifts.
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Her family have mentioned on occasion that she is either working at the hospital or sleeping after a night shift as well as being proud of her for travelling to help out at health centres and hospitals which are not on her usual patch.
Devoted to caring, it has also been referenced that she is away caring for an unknown Bailey family member.
It has left fans puzzled as she insisted that any spare time she would devout to her husband and kids.
But in November 2023, viewers finally got an update on missing Aggie - but it’s not good news.
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The soap has confirmed that the character will not be returning to the cobbles any time soon.
Michael could be seen moaning to his dad about his mum’s absence.
He said: “I can’t believe mum won’t be back for Christmas.
“I know she’s doing a brilliant job looking after auntie Em but come on, it’s not going to be the same waking up Christmas morning with mum not here.
“For Glory. Christmas dinner without mum, she always makes a big effort.”
Ed told him to stop being a baby and added: “Your mum would love to be here but she’s needed somewhere else.”
When did Aggie join Coronation Street?
Actress Lorna joined the street as Aggie in June 2019.
Her family have faced hardship thanks to her husband gambling their plush property away.
Although she has always remained strong and been a pillar of support to her kids, particularly James (Nathan Graham).
James, a leading footballer, came out as gay during an emotional time for the family.
Aggie has also seen her own scandal when she appeared to develop an 'emotional affair' with Tim Metcalfe.
Whilst the pair were never sexual, they confided in one another and kept their close friendship a secret as well as buying gifts for one another.
Has Aggie disappeared before?
Aggie took some time away from the show before in 2021.
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Although her brief exit was never formally confirmed.
Aggie returned and quickly got stuck back into life in Weatherfield with her beloved family.