Coronation Street viewers have been absolutely stunned after discovering the actual age of Abi Webster star Sally Carman.

Abi first appeared on the enduring ITV soap in 2017 – and it’s safe to say she’s rapidly established herself as a beloved character amongst audiences. The role has also involved her in numerous major plotlines throughout her time on the programme.

From battling drug dependency, the heartbreaking loss of her son Seb (Harry Visinoni), and most recently, her betrayal with Carl Webster (Jonathan Howard) while married to Kevin (Michael Le Vell), her Weatherfield journey has been packed with intense drama.

Beyond the famous street however, on Saturday (May 9) Abi star Sally marked her birthday – leaving viewers astounded by her actual age.

On a Coronation Street Facebook fan page, one admirer posted a lovely message to Sally, writing: “Sally Carman is 51 today. Happy Birthday Sally.” Fans flocked to the comments section, completely shocked by her age, reports the Mirror.

One viewer commented: “51?! She looks in her 40s!” Another remarked: “She doesn’t look a day over 30.” A third person observed: “I’d have guessed she was in her 40s.” Someone else posted: “She doesn’t look that age! Gorgeous lady.”

Last year, Sally disclosed the secrets behind her strikingly youthful appearance. Speaking to The Sun, Sally admitted: “Oh, it’s no secret – I have fillers, I have Botox, facials…. I do all of it.”

Sally went on to say: “I’m really open about it. I don’t think there’s anything worse than someone promoting a cream saying: ‘Buy this mega-bucks cream and your face will be as smooth as mine.’ I’m like: ‘Yeah, whatever.’ So there’s no cream – well, there is, but there are other things on top.”

Earlier this year, Sally confirmed that viewers can expect to see her portraying Abi until at least 2027, having signed another year-long contract. Speaking exclusively to Radio Times at the TV Choice Awards, she revealed: “Just signed for another year, which is great. My goodness, I love it. It’s my favourite job I’ve ever done.”

The soap actress also expressed that she would feel privileged to emulate Corrie stalwart Sally Dynevor, who recently celebrated the landmark of playing Sally Metcalfe for 40 years. “If they’ll have me, yeah!” Sally quipped.

Alongside her success on Coronation Street, Sally has also found romance on the show. She met her co-star Joe Duttine, who portrays Tim Metcalfe, on set in 2017, and the pair got engaged in 2020 before getting hitched two years later.

Recounting their unique engagement story on Kate Thornton’s podcast, White Wine Question Time, Sally shared: “It was while we were in lockdown and we were staying in the Dales with his sister, who has a lot of space, with, his kids” she said.

She added: “We were walking around this big field on this walk and he went: ‘Kids, have a look in between the dry stone walling because you know, they used to put coins and precious things to hide them in the walls.”

Sally continued: “So I’m having a look and there’s this box. And I opened it. I’m like: ‘No way.’ And then there was another box inside. And I turned around and he was on one knee.”