May 1st 2024.
Guess who's back on the cobbles? That's right, it's the talented Ruthie Henshall! After taking a year away from Weatherfield, the award-winning actress is returning to Coronation Street to reprise her role as Estelle Harrington, the cruise ship singer. Fans will be thrilled to see her back in action next week!
Last April, Ruthie first graced our screens as Estelle, reconnecting with her old friend, Glenda Shuttleworth, who works at the Rovers Return. In an interview with Inside Soap, she was asked if she would like to play Estelle again. Her response? A definite yes! "After the experience I've just had, yes I would," she said. "I loved doing something different every day – it's great for a girl whose attention span is not great."
Ruthie is no stranger to the stage, having starred in numerous West End productions. However, she admits that working on a soap is a whole different ball game. "In theatre, I'll rehearse a show for a month then I'm saying the same words eight shows a week. That is a kind of discipline – but in a soap, it's full-on if you're in a developing storyline. The turnover is so fast," she shared.
As for her future storylines on the show, Ruthie has some ideas in mind. "I want her marriage to break down, for her to get a love interest and cause a bit of trouble," she revealed. "And I'd love some scenes with Evelyn, she would clean Estelle. I know Maureen Lipman – I co-produced her last show and she is just phenomenal. [Or] The Rovers Return needs Estelle and Glenda to entertain punters with the odd duet."
Ruthie's career has been nothing short of impressive, with multiple awards under her belt for her work on both stage and screen. Some of her most notable roles include Cats, Miss Saigon, and Chicago. She has also made appearances on popular TV shows such as Curb Your Enthusiasm and Law & Order. Many may also remember her as a judge on Dancing On Ice.
Despite her successful career, Ruthie has faced her fair share of rejection. In fact, she recently considered quitting acting altogether. But with her return to Coronation Street and potential Hollywood success on the horizon, it seems like things are looking up for the talented star. We can't wait to see what she has in store for us on the cobbles!
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