Coronation Street actress Nicola Thorp says she has been in about £30,000 of debt for the past 17 years, after struggling to cover drama school fees. Thorp, 36, discusses the impact of the costs associated with training in an interview on ITV’s “This Morning,” where she also comments on the broader cost of university and education. The reports cite her experience paying for drama school and indicate that the financial strain has continued for nearly two decades. The outlets describe her as known to viewers for her role in the soap, including playing Nicola Rubinstein. While the articles focus on her personal financial situation, they do not provide additional details about her current circumstances, creditors, or repayment arrangements. Together, the coverage presents Thorp’s statement that educational expenses left her carrying significant debt for an extended period.