August 21st 2024.
Have you ever had that moment while watching a soap opera where you recognize a familiar face but can't quite place where you've seen them before? It's not unusual for actors to jump from one show to another, but it can still catch us off guard.
One such example is actress Catherine Cusack, who has had numerous roles throughout her career, including appearances on The Bill and Doctors. However, her most memorable role was that of the unhinged nanny Carmel Finnan on Coronation Street back in 1992.
We first met Carmel when she was hired to babysit for Martin and Gail Platt's children. But as time went on, she became increasingly fixated on Martin, causing tension in their marriage. It was later revealed that Carmel had a troubled past, having been placed in a hospital for stalking a family friend and falsely claiming he fathered her non-existent child.
Carmel's manipulative ways eventually drove a wedge between Martin and Gail, with her even going as far as to falsely claim she was pregnant with Martin's child. Things came to a head when Gail confronted Carmel and a physical altercation ensued, resulting in Gail falling down the stairs and ending up in the hospital.
Fast forward 31 years later, and Catherine Cusack made a surprising appearance on EastEnders as a detective inspector, questioning Reiss Colwell about the murder of his comatose wife Debbie. Fans were quick to notice the irony of Catherine's new role, considering her past stint as the infamous nanny Carmel.
As it turns out, Martin Platt was set to return to Coronation Street around the same time as Catherine's guest appearance on EastEnders. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, his scenes were left on the cutting room floor. Instead, actor John Thomson reprised his previous role as Jesse Chadwick to fill in the gap.
But the coincidence didn't end there. In a strange twist, Reiss was being tormented by a character who shared the same name and unsettling nature as nanny Carmel. Fans couldn't help but make the connection, with many taking to social media to express their shock and amusement.
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