Former Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon turns 26 years old on November 13.
To mark the occasion, Daily Star has taken a look into her life since leaving Weatherfield.
Born in Blackpool, former ITV babe Lucy was born on November 13, 1995, and at just two years of age, she began studying singing, dancing and drama.
Before landing the coveted role as Bethany Platt in Corrie, where she shot to fame, she had worked in settings like Subway, Next and New Look.
During her stint in Corrie, Bethany was involved in many strong storylines.
The most memorable storyline that she was a part of was when Bethany became involved with Nathan Curtis, who was grooming her.
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Focusing on sexual exploitation, Lucy spoke about the storyline and said that it was a important to do.
She said: “All the fans are quite young and they are the people we want to target.”
In the soap, she attended a party with Nathan (her groomer and boyfriend), who snapped a photo of Bethany not wearing much clothing.
He then forced her to have sex with one of his friends.
Speaking on this scene she said that it “made her skin crawl” and “it was horrible.”
Charities praised the storyline, with Barnardo’s saying that the soap and storyline was: “shining a light on this serious but little discussed issue.”
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children also said: “Soaps play an important part in highlighting abuse and in giving victims the courage to speak out.”
Corrie exit
In May 2019, it was announced that Lucy had quit the soap after four years.
Speaking of her departure, she said: “It’s hard to put into words how much this show means to me. I’ve made lifelong friends with some of the most talented and hardworking people in the industry, I’ve had some terrific and immensely important storylines and I’ve laughed with the best people everyday.
She went on to thank the cast and crew by adding: “I’m so thankful to Iain [MacLeod] and everyone at Coronation Street, I owe everything to them and I will miss them greatly.”
On January 16, 2020, Fallon announced that she filmed her last on-screen appearance via Twitter.
Bethany Platt portrayed by Lucy Fallon made her on-screen departure on March 4, 2020.
Jane McDonald connection
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On January 10, 2020, Lucy appeared on Holidaying with Jane McDonald & Friends.
Lucy took her mother on a relaxing weekend trip to Ibiza, while appearing on the show.
The blonde beauty’s mum, Angela, enjoyed quality time with her daughter, where they went shopping in the old town and soaked up the sights.
They took a boat-trip around the coast to explore the caves, as well as experiencing a sunset drumming experience on Cala Benirras beach.
Don’t Rock the Boat
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Don’t Rock The Boat was a TV series hosted by Freddie Flintoff, that saw 12 celebrities split into two teams and tasked with rowing around the entire circumference of the British Isles.
Speaking to The Mirror, a source told the publication: “Lucy was in hot demand after winning numerous awards. ITV were desperate to work with her again.
“Lucy thought it sounded like the adventure of a lifetime. It’s been described as a mix of I’m a Celebrity and SAS: Who Dares Wins… only harder.”
At the time Lucy split with her long-term boyfriend, Tom Leech, when she was linked to someone on the show.
Fans of the Corrie star were quick to speculate that YouTube star Joe Weller “fancied her” as he admitted there was “someone” he has the hots for on the show after they filmed a TV show together.
Singing talent
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Back in May 2020, while in lockdown, Lucy uploaded a video onto Instagram of her singing the Billie Eilish song No Time To Die.
Sitting on the floor, the blonde beauty belted out the James Bond theme song, before modestly joking that she was ‘butchering’ the powerful ballad, but her Instagram followers strongly disagreed.
She captioned the video: “No time to die. So I find this really awkward but here is a vid of me butchering my fave @billieeilish song.”
One fan said: “Beautiful, apply for the voice.”
Another said: “I did not expect dat from a Corrie character.”
A third penned: “Make an album, are you watching Simon Cowell.”
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While a fourth said: “Wow where did that voice come from that was beautiful.”
And a fifth penned: “Amazing mate love that you have an amazing voice on you.”
Later that year she then posted another video of her hidden singing talent.
In the summer of 2020 she sung a rendition of Madison Beer’s Selfish, which racked up an abundance of comments from fans.
Sounding angelic, Lucy sweetly harmonised and sung, while one fan said: “Amazing voice super talented actress and now singer.”
Another said: “Your Voice is Really Really Really good you Should Be On X Factor as a Singer But it need’s To Be after this virus is gone.”
Podcast actress
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In 2021, Lucy lent her acting expertise and voice to a podcast series.
Starring in Sour Hall by Laura Kirwan-Ashman as George, Lucy starred in all six episodes.
Sour Hall is based on the short story by Naomi Booth, and follows main protagonists George and Ash, a lesbian couple who move to Georges family farm.
The farm is located on the Yorkshire moors, and the couple begin their new life as dairy farmers.
The drama was recorded in partial 360 degree sound on location in Yorkshire, and has a powerful atmosphere.
Future projects
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Blonde beauty, Lucy, quit Corrie and stepped down from her role as Bethany Platt in 2020 so she could pursue other acting work, but struggled to do so during the pandemic.
Recently, the star has signed up for a coveted ITV role, that will see her star in the adaptation of Henry Fielding’s classic novel The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling.
Lucy will be starring alongside Ted Lasso star, Hannah Waddingham, and the four-part series will be made in conjunction with PBS Masterpiece, responsible for popular period drama hits like Poldark and Downton Abbey.
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