Tracy Beaker: Last News

The actress who played Louise Govern in Tracy Beaker is all grown up, 20 years on from starring in the show. Chelsie Padley, now 31, burst onto TV screens as a blonde-haired ten year old who was in the children's home alongside Dani Harmer, who played Tracy Beaker.The TV series were based on Jacqueline Wilson's hit books The Story of Tracy Beaker, and the TV adaptation was much-loved after it launched in 2002 on BBC. Now Chelsie is all grown up and her career has changed since her acting days.

This lady is constantly told she's the spitting image of a beloved character from the early noughties. If you were a youngster in the early 2000s, or had little ones during that time, you'll likely recall the iconic shows we'd rush home to watch after school.The debate was always whether you were a CBBC or CITV kid, but there was one show that was simply too legendary to miss - The Story of Tracy Beaker. Most of us will remember tuning in to see the rebellious Tracy (portrayed by Dani Harmer) navigate life at the Dumping Ground alongside memorable characters like Justine, Elaine the Pain, and the Wellard siblings.

Coronation Street buffs have cracked the case on newest arrival James Cartwright, recognising him from his earlier TV gigs as the ITV soap drops the bombshell of three fresh faces set to bring fireworks to the street with some big plotlines. James Cartwright is jumping into the fray as Theo Silverton, a charismatic scaffolder who's sure to ruffle feathers with Julie (Katy Cavanagh) and George (Tony Maudsley), while somehow managing to buddy up with Todd (Gareth Pierce).

Chris Slater, who appeared in the TV series Tracy Beaker Returns and its spin-off, The Dumping Ground, is set to marry a fan of his named Sam Wilson, who described her fiancé as her “childhood crush” in a post announcing their engagement. In a TikTok post, Sam said the couple were due to get married in 2026, and shared images of Chris in his role as Frank Matthews in the TV series, and how he looks today.

Dani Harmer radiated confidence and fitness as she struck a pose at a Girls Aloud concert last week.

Louise Govern was a key character in the Tracy Beaker cast two decades ago, but her actress is almost unrecognisable now. If you were a child in the early 2000s, it's likely that your after-school routine included watching children's TV favourites like the BBC's The Story of Tracy Beaker.The show first hit our screens over 20 years ago in 2002, and it's fair to say that the characters from the 'Dumping Ground' children's home look significantly different today compared to their youthful appearances on the show.

The phrase “bog off” lives rent free in every millennial kid’s mind, thanks to the one and only Tracy Beaker.The children’s show, which was adapted from Jacqueline Wilson’s best-selling books, ran from 2002 to 2005 initially, before returning for multiple spin-off shows from 2010. But while we know that Tracy herself is now a mum to her daughter Jess, and has since moved to the cosy seaside town of Cooksea, what about the actor who played her, Dani Harmer? Not to mention the other OG Dumping Ground kids that we grew up with… From Louise and Justine to Dolly and Layla, here are all the Tracy Beaker cast’s transformations.

Tracy Beaker star Chelsie Padley is pregnant with her first child. Chelsie, 31, who starred as Louise Govern in the popular 00s CBBC show, shared the news on Instagram with her fans. "Baby George, you are SO loved already," she penned next to a video montage of telling her boyfriend Iain George that she was pregnant, as well as their family and friends.The pair have been inundated with congratulations in light of their news, with Chelsie's Tracy Beaker co-star Dani Harmer leading the comments.

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She gave birth to her second child in February and Tracey Beaker’s Dani Harmer looked fantastic as she enjoyed a night out with friends this week, admitting she had no “mum guilt”. In a happy-go-lucky picture shared to Instagram, the 33 year old actress showed off her post-baby figure in a pair of pale pink dungarees and a white T-shirt as she beamed with her pals.

captioned the post, adding: "7. 2. 22 10:49am 8lbs 3oz xx.

Dani Harmer, 32, is set to return to her famous role once again in the series The Beaker Girls. The actress – who confirmed this week she is pregnant with her second child – will appear in the five-part series on CBBC and BBC iPlayer - following the success of three part series, My Mum Tracy Beaker.

Dani Harmer has spoken on why she decided to share on her weight gain ahead of her TV return.

direct to your inboxTracy Beaker star Dani Harmer headed out in Salford after speaking out about the hateful messages she received during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. The TV star, who shot to fame playing a rebellious tweenager in the noughties in the children's show The Story of Tracy Beaker, has told how she was trolled while appearing as a contestant on Strictly in 2012.

The return of Tracy beaker has been praised by fans.

direct to your inboxTracy Beaker is back and now she has a daughter in tow.New CBBC series My Mum Tracy Beaker, which starts today, sees Dani Harmer reprise the role she made famous 20 years ago.After years spent rebelling in The Dumping Ground, Tracy now faces her own challenges with her 11-year-old daughter named Jess.The CBBC synopsis says: "Jess Beaker loves her life with her mum Tracy, until famous footballer Sean Godfrey enters the picture!"But for those of a certain age, seeing Tracy back on screen will bring back a whole load of memories.The iconic CBBC show was adapted from Jacqueline Wilson's 1991 book The Story of Tracy Beaker with Dani in the lead role.There was also its sequel series, Tracy Beaker Returns, as well as numerous

Dani Harmer has opened up about motherhood - something her character Tracy Beaker is navigating in the show's highly-anticipated reboot series.

Tracy Beaker will be making a much-awaited comeback on Friday on CBBC at 5pm in the new series My Mum Tracy Beaker, as Dani Harmer returns to her role. Back in the noughties Dani, now 32, rose to fame as an outspoken Tracy who was living at the Dumping Ground, a foster home, with other children after her mum gave her up.

direct to your inboxTracy Beaker is making a return to screens this week 20 years after it first aired.

Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer has admitted she was fat-shamed during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing despite being a slim size six.

Dani Harmer has revealed her hilarious reaction to Stormzy sampling the Tracy Beaker theme tune on one of his songs as she prepares to reprise the iconic role. Stormzy, 27, sang the theme tune of the hit children's show on Superheroes, taken from his 2019 album, Heavy Is The Head.The 31 year old has now opened up on the moment she first heard the song — admitting she didn't know who the chart-topper was.