Lucy Fallon has opened up about leaving Coronation Street amid rumours of her return. The actress is known for having played Bethany Platt in the ITV soap from 2015 to 2020.
06.09.2023 - 22:39 / ok.co.uk
Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver was left 'mortified' after an unfortunate slip-up during a visit to a pharmacy.
The 60 year old actress took to Instagram to share a video as she explained that she'd accidentally asked for medicine to help with an STI (sexually transmitted infection) rather than a UTI (urinary tract infection). In the clip, Sue laughed as she said: "Can’t believe I’m actually sharing this. "I had to go to the pharmacy and it was busy and there was quite a queue behind me.
"And I went up to the counter and I said: 'Morning love. Have you got anything for an STI? I’m just starting with one." She continued: "What I meant to say was, 'Have you got anything for UTI? Because I’m just starting one.'." Sue burst into more giggles as she said: "Oh my god. I don’t know why I said it.
"My hand’s shaking as I’m holding this." Sue then gave her followers some advice as she said: "Don’t get your letters mixed up when you need some medication!" She captioned the post: “Can’t quite believe I’ve posted this" with a selection of laughing and face-palm emojis. "DON’T get your alphabet mixed up… MORTIFIED…" Sue's followers found her confession hilarious a they rushed to comment. One person said: "Brilliant," with a laughing and clapping emoji, whilst another commented: "Aw bless you." Others even shared their own slip-ups, with one mixing up the battery brand Duracell and the condom brand Durex.
Lucy Fallon has opened up about leaving Coronation Street amid rumours of her return. The actress is known for having played Bethany Platt in the ITV soap from 2015 to 2020.
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