She is returning to soapland (Picture: Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Former Coronation Street and Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson has joined the cast of Casualty for the medical drama’s Christmas special.
The actress, who was in a relationship with I’m A Celebrity’s Alan Halsall, portrayed Katy Harris in the ITV soap and Donna-Marie Quinn in Hollyoaks.
In December, Lucy will appear in a festive episode of Casualty, which will shine a spotlight on the importance of blood donations.
On Christmas Day in the ED, the staff are faced with an emergency blood shortage.
While Stevie (Elinor Lawless) fights to save lives, Iain (Michael Stevenson) will risk his own to ensure the hospital doesn’t go without all important blood donations.
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The show has been off air since September (Picture: BBC)
While details of Lucy-Jo’s character is being kept secret for now, the soap star will also feature alongside Tristan Sturrock (Poldark, The Crown), Joseph Charles (Breathtaking, Solo: A Star Wars Story), Zoe Brough (Outrageous, Father Brown), Katy Carmichael (Malpractice, Spaced) and Valerie Antwi (DI Ray S2, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
In 2010, Lucy-Jo appeared in another Christmas special of Casualty played a character called Deena Richards.
The medical show has been off air since September. The returning instalment will be followed by the next boxset of Casualty later in the month.
Rebecca Ferguson, Commissioning Editor for BBC Drama, said: ‘We’re so excited for viewers to see this incredible Christmas special, which genuinely made me gasp. It’s tense, thrilling and super-charged with emotion.’
Iain finds himself in danger…obviously (Picture: BBC)
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Roxanne Harvey, Executive Producer for BBC Studios Drama Production, added:
‘We’re so proud of this life-affirming episode. Beautifully told, with ambitious production values and outstanding performances, this is entertaining, thought-provoking drama at its very best.’
All I Want for Christmas will also feature real-life stories from contributors who have been directly impacted by UK blood donations, as well as interviews with key workers who help for the country’s blood service.
Source:: Metro