Amanda Mealing: Last News

Paul O'Grady's cause of death has been confirmed as sudden cardiac arrhythmia, after the beloved TV presenter passed away at his Kent home.

BBC Casualty and Holby City star Amanda Mealing has admitted to drug driving, following a collision that left a nurse seriously injured.The actress, known for her role as Connie Beauchamp in the popular medical dramas, veered across the road and crashed into Mark Le Sage's Skoda at 10.14am while he was on his way to work. Prosecutor Marie Stace told the court that Mealing, 57, who appeared under her married name of Amanda Sainsbury, suffered a head cut, a broken wrist and a broken clavicle in the January 2024 accident.

Former Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has given birth to a baby girl.The actress, 31 who also starred in Casualty shared the exciting news on Instagram with a heartfelt post after announcing she was expecting her first child back in April. In the post alongside a black and white snap of her daughter's tiny feet, she wrote the caption: "The best thing that’s ever happened to us arrived a couple of weeks ago, and she’s absolutely class.The little love of our lives!". She welcomed her daughter with her fiancé, James Baxter, 32 who is currently playing Deputy Head, Joe Casey, in BBC's Waterloo Road.

Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman. Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love Of Paul O’Grady on ITV1 on Sunday evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.

Paul O’Grady has been remembered as a “force for good” by his famous friends including Carol Vorderman, Julian Clary and Michael Cashman. Celebrities paid tribute to the drag queen turned TV and radio star during For The Love Of Paul O’Grady on ITV1 on Sunday evening, following his death last month at the age of 67.

Tom Daley, 28, and his husband Dustin Lance Black, 48, have surprised fans with the news of the arrival of their second child. It comes after the couple welcomed their first child, a little boy named Robert, via surrogate back in 2018. Now, they have quietly announced that they are now both fathers to a little boy named Phoenix Rose.

Paul O’Grady’s closest pals has revealed what the star’s last wish for his funeral was. O’Grady died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on Tuesday evening at the age of 67, his partner, Andre Portasio, said in a statement. The comic and TV host, who first rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage, was considered a trailblazing LGBTQ+ icon.

to the Mirror, former Casualty star Amanda, 55, said: “Whatever happens, Paul’s funeral will be a celebration of his life and it will be full of laughter. Amanda said pals were devastated by the death of Paul, 67. But there were tears of laughter too over his “ridiculous” antics.

sad news of his death at the age of 67 broke last week. BBC's Casualty actress revealed that Paul had previously confided in her and their group of pals on how he would like friends and family to act during his funeral. Amanda told The Mirror: "Whatever happens, Paul's funeral will be a celebration of his life and it will be full of laughter.

Paul O'Grady's close friend Amanda Mealing has opened up on the TV star's wish for his funeral. Presenter and Lily Savage star Paul, who passed away this week "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67, told those attending to have "a good time." "He’d hate it if everyone was morose," Amanda, who starred in Holby City as Connie Beauchamp, told The Mirror. 'Whatever happens, Paul’s funeral will be a celebration of his life and it will be full of laughter.

The TV star added the hashtags: “#BrothersScrap #NoPressPlease #HRH #HarryReallyHurt”Amanda’s enquiry sparked a debate among other Twitter users, who took to the tweet’s replies to discuss the matter.Mr_Goomantash responded: "If it wasn't expected.. and from a loved one.That can be just as traumatic.“Why does him being a fighter pilot mean an assault is any less serious.

Strictly Come Dancing. Amanda took to Twitter to express her surprise as she anticipated that she will be “having words” with Kim, who appeared last night in the series’ launch show.She tweeted: “I’ve been directing Kim Marsh since April and she didn’t mention a word about @bbcstrictly.“My guilty pleasure and she said nothing.“I’ll be having words with HER!” Amanda jokingly added.Amanda had been directing a number episodes of Waterloo Road this year, with Kym portraying Nicky Walters in the show.Kym recently opened up about her decision to join the Strictly lineup this year and what inspired her to take on the challenge.Ahead of the launch, Kym vowed to “grab things with both hands" following advice from her beloved father.The actress admitted she had been asked to appear on the show before but "never thought it was the right time".However, her perspective changed once her dad was diagnosed with cancer.Kym's father David, 77, was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer after a delay in getting a check-up during the pandemic.She revealed: "My dad got diagnosed with untreatable cancer last March and I've just decided to give everything while I can.""Without being melancholy, we don't know how long we've got him for, so you've got to make the most of the situation.""[His] diagnosis does change things.”Kym went on to explain the words of advice her dad gave her, which helped her “look at thing differently”.She added to The Sun: “My dad told me, 'You never know what's round the corner so grab things with both hands.'“But you don't think about that until an event happens.

“Self compassion & manifesting a  life without someone you love can still lead you to a place of joy.“Thank u for your kind messages X.” (sic)Upon coming across the post today, Amanda quote-tweeted it to add: “Babe??? Text me!! Xxx”Laila has so far received an outpouring of support and sympathy from fans on social media.Her tweet helped other Twitter users speak out on their breakups as they agreed with her reflection.JadeLJohnson7 said: “Exactly! I've never had a break up and NOT moved on to a better understanding of who I am, and also to someone who is better suited for who I've become.“Letting go can be tough, but often that space is necessary for self growth to happen.”Thomashiscock typed: “You may not be together anymore but the love and memories will always be there.“I feel ya because I've had to do the same thing after 10 years and for  8.5 years of that time we were husband and wife.“So I'm 100% get you. Always here if you need anything x” (sic)Rachelx002 penned: “Sorry that you and Ronnie have split.

Express.co.uk about a letter she handed into Downing Street which was signed by nearly 20,000 people addressing climate change. The letter called for the government to make sure that a third of their global climate fund went to local projects in vulnerable parts of Africa, especially those that are subject to flooding and drought.She also spoke about leaving Casualty, as her character Connie Beauchamp made a shock exit from the series. Amanda decided she needed a break from acting to garner some directing experience working for her own production company. During that time, she landed a role in Coronation Street. The star also discussed the end of Holby City, which was cancelled by the BBC. She explained it was “sad” to see Holby City come to an end as it was where viewers first saw Connie. She said: “It’s really sad.

Twitter to respond to a fan who assumed she was reprising her role as Connie Beauchamp on BBC's Casualty.The question came after the 54-year-old had shared a photo on the set of the award-winning programme. But it turns out Amanda has been appointed a new position as the show's director, which will keep her behind the camera as she rejoins her fellow cast and crew one year after quitting."Omg are you back?" @lauraglasgow quizzed the former Holby City star."This has made my Monday."Amanda responded to the tweet as she clarified why she was back on Casualty."No!!! Not back as Connie.Sorry," she replied in view of her 60,000 followers."I'm directing @BBCCasualty."Amanda starred in a whopping 228 episodes and joined the medical drama in 2004 when her character Connie Beauchamp first made her debut.But in April 2021, it was announced that the TV star was stepping away from her role, a decision Amanda said she made to free up time so that she could pursue other aspirations, such as directing.Having already gotten a taste of the directorial role when she directed her first episode of Casualty in 2016, it appeared as if the Londoner quickly developed a passion for all things concerning cinematography.She went on to direct another two episodes two years later while still playing Connie.Speaking about her decision to bid farewell to a character she has portrayed for almost two decades, the mother-of-two touched on her departure during an interview with Lorraine Kelly in April."I've played Connie for so long because she's such an incredible gift of a character for an actor to play," she explained."But, I think it's that thing, lockdown has given us all so much time to reflect on our lives and where we are."I just thought,

Amanda Mealing, 54, has shared her thoughts on Holby City coming to an end after 23 years in a candid interview with Express.co.uk.The star was also keen to talk about her work with WaterAid, as she recently handed in a letter to Downing Street signed by nearly 20,000 people addressing our growing climate crisis. Amanda left Casualty back in April, as her character Connie Beauchamp made her shock exit from the show, leaving fans reeling. The star decided she wanted a break from acting and, with some directing experience already under her belt from working in her production company, landed a gig on Coronation Street. However, the actress has since given her thoughts on the end of Holby City, the show where viewers met Connie for the first

Amanda Mealing, 54, has shared her thoughts on Holby City coming to an end after 23 years in a candid interview with Express.co.uk.The star was also keen to talk about her work with WaterAid, as she recently handed in a letter to Downing Street signed by nearly 20,000 people addressing our growing climate crisis. Amanda left Casualty back in April, as her character Connie Beauchamp made her shock exit from the show, leaving fans reeling. The star decided she wanted a break from acting and, with some directing experience already under her belt from working in her production company, landed a gig on Coronation Street. However, the actress has since given her thoughts on the end of Casualty's sister show Holby City and whether her character

Amanda Mealing is best known for playing the formidable Connie Beauchamp in Holby City and Casualty, but when we meet the actress for a chat, she is a million miles away from her straight-talking – and at times mean – alter ego. Dressed in dungarees and a T-shirt, a make-up free Amanda, 51, is chatting to us over Zoom from her home, which she shares with her husband Richard.

Despite keeping her health news to herself, soon enough, social media started to notice, as people believed she was just losing weight."That's when social media in its ugliest side started to come out," she sighed."People started saying, 'Oh she looks like a vampire', 'I can't bear to look at her', 'she looks like a skeleton', 'What kind of role model do you think you are? Shame on you!'"Amanda added: "Not at any point did anyone consider the idea I may have a serious illness.That was kind of the final punch for me."The mother-of-two also told how she feared she wouldn't live long enough to see Otis and Milo grow up.But five years after beating the disease, the star revealed that she began experiencing bouts of anxiety and depression."At

Amanda Mealing has swapped the hospital wards for the cobbles as she joins Coronation Street - but fans of the iconic soap won't see her in the Rovers Return anytime soon.

BBC.The Connie Beauchamp star first appeared on the programme back in 2004, before leaving in 2010 and reappearing in its sister programme Casualty four years later.Amanda typed: “Very sad news @BBCHolbyCity, the ‘birthplace’ of Connie Beauchamp, is to close its doors once and for all. Very sad.”Fans of the show agreed with her, as they shared their devastation at the news in the comments.One said: "This had to happen.