Coronation Street spoilers follow.
Coronation Street has recast the role of Aadi Alahan, after actor Zennon Ditchett exited the show.
Ditchett first played Dev's son in 2009 but chose to step down from the part late last year in order to focus on his A Levels.
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Adam Hussain will be taking over as Aadi, with his first appearance airing on Wednesday, April 15. The recasting comes as Aadi will have a significant role in his twin sister Asha's upcoming storyline starting later this month.
Asha, played by Tanisha Gorey, will be mortified when sexual images are leaked from her boyfriend Corey Brent's phone to her friends and online. Aadi tries his hardest to help and protect Asha, but is powerless to stop the images from spreading and damaging her reputation.
The ITV soap is working with the NSPCC on the storyline.
"I am excited to play the role of Aadi, putting my own twist on him as the character becomes involved in an important new storyline," Hussain said.
"I was already good friends with Tanisha Gorey before coming to the Street, which helps hugely with portraying the bond of brother and sister.
"Everyone at Coronation Street has been so welcoming, bringing me into their family and treating me as one of their own. I have always associated Coronation Street with family and togetherness, which is so important at this time.
"Having already filmed the start of this story before we had to stop production, I look forward to returning as part of the amazing team who bring entertainment and joy to the screens of viewers across the nation."
Coronation Street is currently airing on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV.
Readers who are affected by the issues raised in this story are encouraged to contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000 (www.nspcc.org.uk). Readers in the US are encouraged to contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline on (1-800-422-4453) or the American SPCC (www.americanspcc.org).
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