A former Coronation Street actress is joining a rival soap

She recently split from her husband

Author: Alex RossPublished 8th May 2018
Last updated 10th May 2018

Former Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson, who recently announced her split from her husband Alan Halsall, is joining the cast of Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

Lucy-Jo, who played the role of Katy Harris in Corrie, has reportedly signed on the dotted line for a role in Hollyoaks and will appear in the popular soap very soon. Although not many other details have been released about her role, Lucy-Jo will be hoping she is given some major storylines like she was in Coronation Street.

Lucy-Jo's character was involved in a number of high profile storylines on the cobbles between 2002-2005. Her character Katy later committed suicide after struggling to deal with the guilt of murdering her father.

The news of Lucy-Jo's new job comes after it was announced she's split from her husband, Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall, last week.

After reports suggested the couple had ended their marriage, Lucy-Jo confirmed the news in a statement. She said, "I can confirm that Al and I are divorcing. We remain friends and devoted mummy and daddy to our daughter Sienna. We would appreciate privacy so that we can focus on Sienna’s continued happiness.”

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Alan and Lucy-Jo first met when they both appeared in Coronation Street in 2002.

After a number of years dating, the couple then married in a stunning ceremony in 2009 and then welcomed their daughter Sienna-Rae into the world in 2013.

The couple briefly split in 2016 after admitting they'd lost their 'spark'. Despite this, the pair rekindled their romance just a few months later.

Hollyoaks bosses are yet to confirm when Lucy-Jo will appear on the soap.