Chesney Brown has grown up in front of Coronation Street fans' eyes.
08.02.2022 - 01:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has announced that she's leaving the soap after four years.
Alexandra, whose character made her debut in Weatherfield in 2018, will depart the famous Coronation Street cobbles in April.
Bubbly pink-wearing Emma arrived as an apprentice hairdresser at Audrey Roberts' salon and had a fling with Audrey's grandson David Platt.
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And she had no idea that she was working and living on the same street as her biological father Steve McDonald as it emerged that his ex Fiona Middleton was her mum.
At Christmas she went through heartache when her fiance Curtis Delamere, who suffered factitious disorder in which someone deceives others by appearing sick, was wrongly accused of stealing £100,000 meant for a charity in memory of her half brother Oliver Battersby.
She sent him packing on what was meant to be their wedding day only to discover that he had been innocent all along and the money had gone through later due to a technical fault.
And since the new year Emma was involved in another life-changing drama when she and best pal Faye Windass accidentally ran over an elderly man called Ted while she was giving Faye a driving lesson still under the influence of New Year's Eve drinks.
After taking Ted home he later died in his chair leading to an ill-judged cover-up by the girls.
And Coronation Street producer Iain MacLeod confirmed the situation will ultimately lead to to Emma's exit.
“Big-hearted Emma has found herself in a massive pickle - one which will ultimately cause her to wave goodbye to the cobbles," said Iain.
"At least for now… Alexandra has been pure Corrie gold since the first moment she lit up the screen in 2018 and I am sure viewers will miss Emma’s sunny, silly
Chesney Brown has grown up in front of Coronation Street fans' eyes.
Coronation Street 's Emma Brooker actress Alexandra Mardell has shared the "cutest" leaving gift from her co-stars on the ITV soap. Taking to Instagram, the actress, 28, who has played Emma since 2018, posted a picture of a gorgeous silver necklace engraved with 20.04.18 on it. Explaining the reason behind the date, Alexandra penned: "First appearance on the cobbles.
Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has waved goodbye to the ITV soap’s famous cobbles after filming her last scenes as alter-ego Emma Brooker.The actress, who has played Emma since 2018, posted a behind the scenes snap of the Coronation Street sign with her hands making a heart around it.The 28 year old, who recently had her leaving party, then penned an emotional message, saying how much she’d miss her time on the show and everyone that works there and that the tears had been flowing. Alexandra wrote: “And that’s a wrap on the best street there is! And of course I ugly cried as soon as the scene completed.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter She continued: “So overwhelmed by all the love.The Corrie family are just insane.To every person in that building, every viewer, family member and friend, I love you all and can’t thank you enough!” The soap star then rounded off the post, writing: “I’ve said it countless times before but I’ll say it again, it’s been the best time of my life.
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Departing Corrie star looked pretty in pink as she said her goodbyes and bagged a set memento.
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After announcing she's set to leave behind her role of Emma Brooker following four years on Coronation Street, Alexandra Mardell has thrown a farewell party for herself with a star-studded guest list.Taking to her Instagram stories on Saturday 19 February, the 28 year old posted a series of photos from her exciting night out at a Manchester bar.The beauty dressed to impress for her night in town as she donned a bright pink dress with puffed sleeves and a matching pink belt around her waist. She teamed the outfit with a pair of open-toed polka dot heels and a Burberry handbag with a silver chain on it.
Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) is set to react badly to the news former drug dealer Jacob Hay (Jack James Ryan) is seeing his daughter Amy Barlow (Elle Mulvaney) in Coronation Street. On Monday, Steve and Tracy (Kate Ford) rushed to hospital after learning Amy had collapsed on a night out. The doctor updated Amy’s parents, informing them they think she had her drink spiked.
Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has been spotted filming scenes that could prove a fan theory right.
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Coronation Street's Sally Carman and Joe Duttine looked undeniably loved-up as they shared cosy snaps to celebrate Valentine's Day.The lovebirds met while filming on the Cobbles of Weatherfield back in 2017 and are now engaged and planning to tie the knot later this year. And Sally couldn't resist singing her other half's praises as she shared a snap of them smiling for the camera from the pub.The pair were bundled up warm as they sat in a dimly lit pub for the snap, which Sally captioned: "My Valentine #2pints in" with a yellow heart emoji.