Coronation Street fans have welcomed the arrival of the new character Imogen, played by disabled actress Melissa Johns.

The actress, who does not have a lower right arm, has said she hopes her role will “break new ground” for actors with disabilities.

One fan wrote on Twitter: “@Melissa_Clare_J Smashing 1st episode on tonight’s @itvcorrie Well done! I like Imogen, she’s feisty.”

Another viewer wrote: “Aayy Imogen is finally on screen #Corrie it’s nice to see Kate happy again, but I do wonder what’s up with Rana @itvcorrie @BhavnaLimbachia.”

The newcomer stirred up trouble by catching the eye of Kate Connor (Faye Brookes) while on a night out with Rana (Bhavna Limbachia).

Another viewer quoted Imogen on Twitter, saying: “‘Do you think I won’t?’ ‘I’m, hoping you will’ I like Imogen already @itvcorrie @BhavnaLimbachia she’s gonna be good I feel…

“Oh no what’s Rana doing?? @itvcorrie @BhavnaLimbachia Imogen seems nice #Corrie is she in love with Kate?? That’ll be interesting.”

However, some were concerned about a character who would upset Rana and speculated she was in love with Kate.

One viewer wrote: “Not sure about this new Imogen. She’s annoying Rana, and that’s not on at all.”

Another said: “I had a feeling Kate might like Rana but not the other way round, this could be an interesting storyline.”

Coronation Street continues on ITV on Wednesday at 7.30pm.