Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney was heard having ditcher her usual accent - but it wasn't as it seemed. The actress, who hails from Liverpool, is currently seen playing Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap.
11.06.2024 - 06:59 / ok.co.uk
Weatherfield troublemaker Cassie Plummer is turning her attention from ex-boss Kevin Webster to soap icon Ken Barlow as she lands a new job – as his carer! She makes the surprising career change in Coronation Street when she volunteers to look after Ken (William Roache) – who has struggled with his health recently. Once he sees how expensive a professional is, Steve takes Cassie up on her discount offer, despite her lack of qualifications. While trimming Ken’s toenails is Cassie’s idea of hell, actress Claire Sweeney, who plays her, admits that getting a storyline with William was a real “pinch-me moment”.
“I was very ensconced in the Dobbs’ house with Maureen Lipman and Alan Halsall and then suddenly I heard whispers that I had a storyline with Bill,” she says. “My first day of filming, I just said to him, ‘Look, I’m nervous,’ and he was so kind and warm. I feel so honoured – I’ve only been here a year and I’m so lucky to have this storyline.” Cassie figures she has what it takes after spending a lot of time looking after her ex.
“She never claims to be a qualified carer but they don’t tell Ken that, they let him believe that she is,” Claire says. “He thinks she has had all the checks.” The pair get off to a rocky start, but Cassie soon starts to win Ken over. “There’s a lovely scene with him where she says, ‘Look, sometimes you’ve got to allow yourself to be helped.’ Over lunch they laugh together and you can see that they are good company for each other,” she says.
Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney was heard having ditcher her usual accent - but it wasn't as it seemed. The actress, who hails from Liverpool, is currently seen playing Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap.
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Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney appears smitten as she jetted off for her latest sun-soaked getaway with Ricky Hatton. The pair were first suspected of being in a new relationship after being spotted on a series of pub dates throughout spring.
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Coronation Street star Claire Sweeney has reached out to her fans for some much-needed advice regarding a troubling health issue.The talented actress, who stepped into the role of Cassie Plummer last year, has quickly become a fan favourite with her gripping storyline as she navigates life on the iconic street.This week, viewers watched as Cassie took on a new challenge, becoming the carer for none other than Ken Barlow. Despite thriving in her role on the beloved ITV soap, 53 year old Claire has taken to Instagram to share a personal struggle with her followers. In a candid post, she revealed: "Having the worst flair up on my skin with my peri oral dermatitis.
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Coronation Street star Claire Sweeny has been asked 'what's going on' as she teased her next on-screen partnership. The actress joined the ITV soap last year as Cassie Plummer, the real mum of Tyrone Dobbs and daughter of Evelyn Plummer.