HOLLYOAKS star Lucy Jo-Hudson has landed a new acting job – after addressing ‘ the pinch’ in summer holidays while her kids are off school.
The actress, 41, said she was “absolutely buzzing” to have landed a part in an unspecified production.
Hollyoaks’ Lucy-Jo Hudson revealed she’s landed a brand new acting role[/caption]
She portrayed Donna-Marie Quinn from 2018 to 2023[/caption]
Viewers best know Lucy-Jo for her roles as Katy Harris in Coronation Street and Donna-Marie Quinn in Hollyoaks.
She wrote on Instagram: “Oh have I been dying to tell you this….
“Remember that face to face casting I had a couple of weeks ago? Well I only went and got the job.
“Ahhhhhhhhh I can’t believe it!!!! I am absolutely buzzing!!!! I honestly can’t believe it…. I am still in shock….. but so blumming happy I can’t tell you…. I am so grateful that I still get to do what I love to do.
“Thankyou for all the gorgeous messages from the last post I did about this “face to face casting” it meant the world to me.
“So I just wanted to share this news with you, not sure if can tell you what it is yet, but as soon as I can I will.”
She previously posted a humorous video on Instagram appearing to illustrate her depleting bank balance.
Lucy-Jo could be seen in her car as she captioned the video “mums bank balance during the summer holidays”.
The mother-of-two shares daughter Sienna with Coronation Street ex Alan Halsall.
She then told her followers: “Anyone else feeling the pinch? and it’s only half way through the 6 week holidays.
“Honestly if the weather was more consistent it would be “Park and Picnics” most of the time…. That simple, that easy and more importantly… affordable!
“I have to take a loan out just to feed my 2.”
However, the soap star made clear to fans through emojis that she was joking.
Elsewhere, the former Coronation Street cast member revealed how a recent audition process marked a major milestone.
She wrote on Instagram that the acting industry “has changed massively” since Covid – with in person meetings now very rare.
Lucy-Jo Hudson’s career so far
Lucy-Jo Hudson has played a few TV roles throughout her acting career. Here is a look at some of her past work:
- Coronation Street (2002-2005): Lucy-Jo’s first big role was as Katy Harris in Coronation Street. The character was first introduced as Katy Nelson, due to a witness protection storyline for the whole family. Katy’s storylines included her family’s victimisation by a gang and her diabetic diagnosis. She also notably had a relationship with much-older Martin Platt (Sean Wilson). In real-life, Lucy-Jo married Alan Halsall (aka Tyrone Dobbs) in 2009 and they welcomed a daughter, Sienna. The couple separated in 2016 and began divorcing in 2018.
- Wild at Heart (2006–2009, 2012–2013): Next, she had a starring role in this ITV drama, which followed a vet and his family who move from Bristol to South Africa. Once there, they aim to rehabilitate wild animals and establish a veterinary surgery and animal hospital. Lucy-Jo portrayed Rosie Trevanion, the vet’s daughter.
- Hollyoaks (2018–2023): In her second regular soap role, Lucy-Jo starred as Donna-Marie Quinn in Hollyoaks. The character was introduced with her teenage son Romeo (Owen Warner). Despite initially departing in 2019, the actress went on to reprise this role. The character left the village in 2023 upon entering rehab.
Lucy-Jo admitted she isn’t the biggest fan of self taping, which entails recording an audition from home to send in.
Therefore, she was thrilled by the opportunity to be face-to-face with a producer, director and casting directors.
The star added: “Like most people in my industry we don’t get this privilege… not anymore….
“Infact it’s been 7 years, since I was in an actual room with a casting team!!!!”
