November 6th 2024.
There's some exciting news for fans of Coronation Street, as former star Tupele Dorgu is set to make a comeback to the world of soap operas. The 46-year-old actress, known for her role as Kelly Crabtree, will be appearing in the final episode of Doctors, which will air later this month on BBC One.
For six years, from 2004 to 2010, Tupele graced our screens as the feisty and outspoken Kelly, who worked at Underworld as a knicker-stitcher. In her very first appearance, she was planning to leave her job, but after her fiancé cheated on her, she convinced her boss Danny Baldwin to let her stay.
Kelly quickly became a fan-favourite, earning the nickname 'Legs' from her boss and forming a close friendship with her colleague Becky Granger. However, their relationship took a sour turn when Kelly's boyfriend Lloyd Mullaney caught Becky's eye. The two women found themselves in a love triangle, causing a lot of trouble at the factory.
Eventually, Kelly's time at Underworld came to an end when she clashed with new owner Carla Connor. In a bid to obtain insider information, prospective investor Nick Tilsley slept with Kelly, but when Carla found out, she convinced Nick to fire her. Kelly made the bold decision to leave Weatherfield for good, trading insults with her colleagues and exclaiming: "I'm Kelly Crabtree, with the legs!"
Since leaving Coronation Street, Tupele has had guest roles in Waterloo Road and Casualty, as well as a recurring role as Dr Berrington in Hollyoaks for a year. She also appeared in The Fully Monty. But now, she's ready to return to her soap roots in the final ever episode of Doctors.
It's not the first time Tupele has appeared in the daytime soap, as she had a brief role back in 2003. This time, she will be playing a character named Bev Dartnall, though details about her role are being kept under wraps.
The news of Tupele's return to soapland comes after the BBC announced the cancellation of Doctors last year. In a statement, they cited budget constraints and the need for further investment in the production as reasons for the decision. However, they reassured fans that all the funding for Doctors would be reinvested into new programming in the West Midlands, where the show is made.
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