Connie Beauchamp: Last News

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.

READ MORE: Casualty fans fume as David is forced to address Ollie's brutal school shootingThe show kicked off on September 6 in 1986, so to celebrate its many years on-screen, Daily Star takes a look back at some of the biggest bombshells to walk inside the hallways of Holby City hospital.Pin-up Gemma Atkinson joined the medical serial in 2011 as is a paramedic who worked for the Holby Ambulance Service. After departing in 2012, she reprised the role in 2014.Previously a glamour model, she’s appeared in magazines such as Zoo, Nuts, Maxim, Loaded and was named on FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women list in 2006 as number 32.She later shot a cover and moved up the ranks to number 18 in 2008.

CASUALTY star Amanda Mealing has confirmed she has turned back to the iconic medical soap. The actress made a name for herself in the BBC One show as Connie Beauchamp.

Casualty star Amanda Mealing has returned to the BBC medical soap in a pretty epic way, the broadcaster has confirmed.The actress made her name as Connie Beauchamp in both Casualty and Holby City until she made the decision to leave Casualty in 2021 and Holby back in 2019.But rather than taking her place in front of the cameras again, Amanda is instead acting as director for a special episode of Casualty.The official BBC Casualty account confirmed the news by sharing various snaps of Amanda behind-the-scenes, rocking a pair of white trousers and a navy dotted cardigan, along with a casual pair of red trainers.With a pair of chunky headphones over her brunette waves, Amanda could be seen holding a walkie-talkie as she peered at a screen to analyse what was happening on set.The BBC announced: “The Queen of Casualty is back.

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, opened up about her experience directing on the iconic soap Coronation Street in an interview with Express.co.uk. Aside from her flourishing career both on and off screen, the star was also keen to talk about her work with WaterAid, after recently handing 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 leaving fans reeling. The star decided she wanted a break from acting and, with some directing experience already under her belt from working for her production company, landed a gig on Corrie. When asked how she found directing the well-loved soap, she replied: “Chaos.

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

Queen interrupted filming on the cobbles in an interview with Express.co.uk. Aside from her flourishing career as a director, 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 the growing climate crisis.Amanda left Casualty back in April, as her character Connie Beauchamp made her shock exit from the show leaving fans in shock. The star decided she wanted a break from acting and, with some directing experience already under her belt from working for her production company, landed a gig on Coronation Street. When asked how she found directing the well-loved soap, she replied: “Chaos.

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.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterAmanda Mealing is known to many for being the fierce Connie Beauchamp on BBC's Casualty but admits that she was a far cry from her character after giving birth to her second son.The actress, 54, has revealed the news that just one day after giving birth in 2002, she was diagnosed with cancer.Amanda explained that during her pregnancy with son Otis, 19, she discovered a lump in her breast that she had initially dismissed.

Coronation Street fans were left picking their jaws up off the floor on Friday, as they spotted an iconic name from BBC medical soap Casualty.Fans of the soap were stunned to see Amanda Mealing's name pop up in the opening credits of Friday night's episode.Amanda is best known for playing Connie Beauchamp in both Casualty and Holby City - but she made her Coronation Street debut this week as director.Immediately flocking to Twitter to share the news, one viewer quickly penned: "Did I see Amanda Mealing's name directing tonight's episode? (Connie Beauchamp - Casualty!)"Someone else followed up: "Tonight's #Corrie directed by Amanda Mealing - is this the first time or have I missed out?!"And a third fan tweeted: "Ooh @MeAmandaMealing works

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.

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Queen's visit to Coronation Street.The former Casualty actress, who played Connie Beauchamp for over two decades, stunned her fans following her cryptic post.In view of her 59,000 followers, Amanda reacted to a post from Coronation Street's official Twitter account.Sharing a photo of the Queen speaking with members of the cast, the post read: "Coronation Street is deeply honoured to have Her Majesty The Queen pay a very special visit to the cobbles today."They added the hashtags: "@RoyalFamily @itv @WeAreSTV #Corrie."Taking to the micro-blogging site, Amanda penned: "Well, not often HRH [Her Royal Highness] herself pops into my work! Ha!"Fans expressed their confusion after noticing the former Holby City star's tweet.One wrote: "Girls, are

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.

Casualty fans were baffled as Connie Beauchamp seemed to leave the medical drama tonight without saying goodbye.Actor Amanda Mealing, 53, has left the beloved programme after joining the cast in 2014.Before joining the Casualty, she played Connie from 2004 until 2010 in the show's sister programme Holby City.It was Emily Carey's final episode tonight too as she bid farewell to her role as Connie's daughter, Grace.The moving episode saw Connie open up to her daughter about her past struggles with addiction and at the end of the programme, they left the hospital holding hands.However, some fans watching were perplexed over how subtle Amanda Mealing's final scene was.They took to Twitter as one said: "What? Connie's left now?"Another penned:

Casualty as her last episode playing the incredible Connie Beauchamp airs tonight (April 3).The 53-year-old actor and director is leaving the beloved programme after joining the cast in 2014.Before joining the Casualty cast, she played Connie from 2004 until 2010 in the show's sister programme Holby City. The television beauty is no stranger to a smoking-hot snap and has shared some gorgeous selfies online over the years.In February, Amanda drove her fans wild as she showed off her gorgeous lockdown hair transformation.The brunette bombshell's locks were cut short, her beautiful curls flaunted as she posed effortlessly.

Casualty has confirmed the exit of one of its best-loved stars, Amanda Mealing.

Casualty has resumed filming with a special episode exploring the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the drama’s medical staff.