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Daily Mirror
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Coronation Street star spiralled after string of 'bad choices' since soap exit
Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote has had a recent run of bad fortune, including her beauty business, a nail salon, catching on fire Actress Georgia May Foote's time on the cobbles came to an end in 2015, with her Coronation Street character, Katy Armstrong, later being killed off in an off-screen incident two years later. It marked the end of five years in the long-running ITV soap. She has appeared on many talk shows and reality shows, including Celebrity Juice, Strictly Come Dancing, Saturday Kitchen, and more, since. She also appeared as Gracie Bradshaw for one episode of Doctors and was a series regular in the American fantasy-adventure series The Outpost between 2020 and 2021. However, it's thought "bad choices" over the years have led to her career spiralling. And she's had heartache away from work too, with it reported she has split for her husband. It's thought the 34-year-old star and hubby Kris Evans have gone their separate ways, with the actress wiping him from her social media. She also appears to have removed her wedding ring. Meanwhile, she has also recently been dealt professional heartache with her business burning down. Georgia shared her heartache in June this year as she revealed the sad news on her Instagram. She shared a video on her platform in which she revealed that other people's businesses have also been impacted by the fire. She said: "Now as some of you may know I've been a nail technician now for the past 4 years alongside my acting. Unfortunately my beautiful little studio was affected by a huge fire within the storage world unit in Middleton last night. "Not only has my business burnt down, but so has many other peoples. Along with peoples most loved possessions. My heart goes out to them all." Now, sources close to the star have asked: "How much bad luck can one person take?" One insider told The Sun regarding her career: "It's a shame because she's not untalented but she's just made some bad choices and that turns the industry away and it turns fans away." In a new chat with the Sausage on a Fork podcast, the actress confessed her work dried up after returning from Serbia from filming The Outpost. She said: "I came back in the December of 2020 and I just realised, 'Oh my God, there's no work.' "Everything that got stopped filming in the UK then got put on a back burner, and then there was a backlog of what was about to start filming. Then everything behind that took four years to come out, then we had the writers' strikes." She continued: "It's just been a nightmare. And that's why this has been the quietest I've ever been in my life. I think a lot of actors around the world will say the exact time." But it wasn't just her on-screen career that was an issue. Her beauty business, a nail salon, caught on fire. She had to start a crowdfunding page to get the company, as well as other businesses affected by the fire, up and running again. She explained how within a matter of hours. "We weren't allowed back in there and nothing has been salvaged," she said. "Four years' worth of products and stock and everything. We can't get back to work without that stuff. It's thousands of pounds of stuff. You can't just go and buy it."


Daily Mail
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote is 'still living with husband Kris Evans' despite the couple 'heading for divorce'
Georgia May Foote is reportedly still living with her husband Kris Evans despite their split. The former Coronation Street star, 34, has endured a torrid time of late after a fire ripped through her beauty business last month. And it was revealed on the weekend that she's now heading for a divorce from Kris, who she tied the knot with just two years ago in 2023. Speculation arose about a possible split as Georgia was spotted without her wedding ring on before removing all pictures of the her husband from Instagram. A source later told The Sun that the couple's marriage 'seems to be over' and is 'on the rocks'. But George and Kris are reportedly on good enough terms to still be living under the same roof as they work towards a divorce. A friend of the couple told the publication: 'Georgia has been through a lot recently and it's not surprising that it has put strain on her marriage. 'She told friends that she wanted a fresh start after the terrible fire earlier this year and she's just not sure where Kris fits into that. 'They are still on good enough terms to stay in their home together,' Another source revealed that many of the couple's issues centred around their financial situation. It comes after Georgia, who is best known for playing Katy Armstrong in Corrie for five years from 2010, opened up on the 'nightmare' struggle she's faced trying to find acting work. After her character was brutally killed off in a car crash, the model went onto appear in reality TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Juice, while she had a regular role on American fantasy series The Outpost in the early 2020s. However in a new interview, the beauty revealed work has since dried up with the last few years being 'the quietest time' of her life. She told the Sausage on a Fork podcast: 'I came back in the December of 2020 and I just realised, "Oh my God, there's no work." 'Everything that got stopped filming in the UK then got put on a back burner, and then there was a backlog of what was about to start filming. Then everything behind that took four years to come out, then we had the writers' strikes.' Georgia continued: 'It's just been a nightmare. And that's why this has been the quietest I've ever been in my life. I think a lot of actors around the world will say the exact time.' In addition to her lack of screen work, Georgia was dealt another devastating blow last month when her nail salon burnt down, having started the business to earn extra income amid her struggle to bag acting jobs. Georgia was forced to start a crowdfunding page to raise cash to get her company, as well as other businesses affected, back up and running. She said of the blaze: 'Within two hours the whole building was alight, and the whole thing burnt down. We weren't allowed back in there and nothing has been salvaged. 'Four years' worth of products and stock and everything. We can't get back to work without that stuff. It's thousands of pounds of stuff. You can't just go and buy it. 'I did start a fundraiser to raise some money for these ladies to help us get back on our feet and build our stock back up again that we've lost. 'It's passed the £12,000 mark. I'm really happy. It makes me really emotional to speak about it. I just know it's a lot of women's only income. I'm lucky that I still do my voiceovers and I do have jobs coming in. 'But, at the same time, I lost a lot of money in that fire. But people have lost entire homes worth of stuff that can't be replaced.'


The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote issues ‘tough' update as she opens up about her health condition
CORONATION Street star Georgia May Foote has issues a "tough" update on her "hard to deal with" ongoing health condition. Actress Georgia, 34, who is best-known for playing the role as Katy Armstrong in the hit ITV soap, revealed two years ago that she had been diagnosed with vitiligo. 5 5 5 The soap star has actually had the skin condition - where white spots or patches can be seen in different areas of her body - since 2020. Today the Coronation Street legend gave fans an update on her "tough" journey. The actress took to social media as she opened up on the effects of vitiligo, which is a chronic autoimmune disorder. Sharing a slew of pics which showed how the condition had affected her hands and arms, she wrote a lengthy post which read: " Happy World Vitiligo Day. "If you are new to my page or don't already know, I developed vitiligo in 2020. "This has been one of the craziest journeys I have ever had. I was misdiagnosed for a while before I begged to be seen by a dermatologist, which then took another year. I was then diagnosed with vitiligo. "Vitiligo is a skin condition where my immune systems attacks the melanocytes which produce the melanin in my skin. "This causes white patches all over my body, which continue to spread daily. "They become bigger and show up new places all the time!." Giving fans an update on how she has been doing, Georgia said: "This year has been particularly tough as it has spread onto my face now. I have good days and bad days with the condition! Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote sparks concern as she reveals she's been too ill to eat for five days "Sometimes I'm really down about it and other days I feel very special. "Unfortunately there is no understanding why this happens. ( stress deffo doesn't help in my case ) I have the very annoying side effect of itching! "And until the uk pass the cream Opzelure there will be no way of bringing my pigment back!" The soap star ended with the message with: "People who love me don't give it a second glance. Vitiligo: What are the symptoms? The main symptom of vitiligo is flat, white spots or patches on your skin. Initially, the vitiligo may start as a patch of skin that is paler than the rest. Gradually, the patch will become completely white as the pigment in the skin begins to fade. Vitiligo does not cause discomfort to your skin, such as dryness, but patches may occasionally be itchy, guidance states. "That's all that matters it's a hard thing to deal with, but I am a tough and I will not let it get to me. "I have an amazing family and group of friends who mean the world to me. "Happy world vitiligo day to my gang." In March, Georgia revealed how she is advocating for the NHS to approve the prescription of medical cream, Ruxolitinib, which is reported to help those with the condition. The actress shot to fame in Corrie in 2010, and was on the soap until 2015. She's also known for her appearances in the BBC school drama, Grange Hill, from 2005 for three years.


Scottish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Coronation Street star reveals devastating update on beauty business after building burned down
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CORONATION Street star has revealed a devastating update after her beauty business burned down. The former ITV soap actress had created a successful side-hustle to her acting by training as a nail technician and setting up a salon in Middleton, Greater Manchester. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 6 Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has revealed a devastating update on her beauty business Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 It came after the unit in Middleton burned down last week Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 She trained to be a nail technician after quitting the ITV soap Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails Yet last week, Katy Armstrong actress Georgia May Foote - who left Corrie in 2015 and whose character was killed off-screen two years later - took to Instagram to report her salon unit had burned down. She launched a fundraiser for herself and the other businesses affected while they await a potential insurance payout - yet was hit with flack from cruel online trolls. Georgia, 34, has now given a hard-hitting update - telling fans the building will now be demolished, before capturing her abandoned salon chair in the rubble. In another video posted to her Instagram grid, she thanked fans for their kindness to date and said: "Guys! thank you so much! "Unfortunately the building is now about to be demolished, my heart is broken. "I was to first of all say how sorry I am to anyone who has lost even a single item in that fire. I can't imagine how those who have things that can't be replaced feel. I'm so sorry. "I posted my last reel as an appeal to help us all get back to work as soon as possible, without us working we can't buy stock, without stock we can't work. It's the hardest situation for so many of us to be in. With our whole place of work and tools gone and families to feed and bills to pay." She then told how there had been a glimmer of happiness in the dire situation and said: "I aimed to raise 10k not thinking for a second we would bet this support! But here we are passing 10k! "There are 12 of us affected by this who work in the beauty industry and every penny will be evenly distributed to help us get back where we were." Devastated Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote reveals her beauty business has burned down in huge fire "Thank you for everything that has been donated too! "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep donating. We have all lost thousands each and this will help us so much. Links in bio! "If you have another business that has been affected from this fire and you want me to help you with your fundraisers please get in touch." GEORGIA'S JOURNEY Prior to her role on the popular ITV soap, she played Alison Simmons in Grange Hill for three years. And following her exit from the ITV soap, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles. Here's the latest on: Coronation Street spoilers Up-to-date news on our soap spoiler live blog New, leaving and returning cast members Where is Coronation Street filmed and can you visit the set? The history of Coronation Street's iconic pub Rovers Return Inn She was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, where they reached the final and finished as runners-up. Back in 2023, she revealed her normal salon day job eight years after bidding farewell to Weatherfield. She trained for two years for her career in beauty and set up her own brand, GMF Nails. In 2023, she told how she had moved to the Middleton premises and wrote on social media: "Georgia said: "It's been over two years since I qualified as a nail tech and it's been the best two years getting to know you all! "I spent the last two years working with some amazing girls who have now become life long friends, who taught me everything I needed to know, and gave me the confidence to do everything you guys throw at me! "Over three months ago I took the plunge to move into somewhere a bit more intimate, working alongside another incredible nail tech and I absolutely love our new little space guys!" She went onto admit that whilst acting was her main ambition in life, her new role in the nail industry allowed her some much needed "security." She added at the time: " "But nails gives me that little bit of head space and security most actors need! "I am very grateful you have all supported me every time I have had to run off to film something! It means a lot when you are proud! "I am now open to taking on new clients and looking forward to meeting many more of you!" 6 She trained for two years for the role Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails 6 Georgia has revealed the building will now be knocked down Credit: MEN Media


The Irish Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street star reveals devastating update on beauty business after building burned down
A CORONATION Street star has revealed a devastating update after her beauty business burned down. The former ITV soap actress had created a successful side-hustle to her acting by training as a nail technician and setting up a salon in Middleton, Greater Manchester. 6 Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote has revealed a devastating update on her beauty business Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 It came after the unit in Middleton burned down last week Credit: Instagram / georgiamay112 6 She trained to be a nail technician after quitting the ITV soap Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails Yet last week, Katy Armstrong actress Georgia May Foote - who left Corrie in 2015 and whose character was killed off-screen two years later - took to Instagram to report She launched a fundraiser for herself and the other businesses affected while they await a potential insurance payout - yet was hit with flack from cruel online trolls. Georgia, 34, has now given a hard-hitting update - telling fans the building will now be demolished, before capturing her abandoned salon chair in the rubble. In another video posted to her Instagram grid, she thanked fans for their kindness to date and said: "Guys! thank you so much! read more corrie "Unfortunately the building is now about to be demolished, my heart is broken. "I was to first of all say how sorry I am to anyone who has lost even a single item in that fire. I can't imagine how those who have things that can't be replaced feel. I'm so sorry. "I posted my last reel as an appeal to help us all get back to work as soon as possible, without us working we can't buy stock, without stock we can't work. It's the hardest situation for so many of us to be in. With our whole place of work and tools gone and families to feed and bills to pay." She then told how there had been a glimmer of happiness in the dire situation and said: "I aimed to raise 10k not thinking for a second we would bet this support! But here we are passing 10k! Most read in Soaps "There are 12 of us affected by this who work in the beauty industry and every penny will be evenly distributed to help us get back where we were." Devastated Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote reveals her beauty business has burned down in huge fire "Thank you for everything that has been donated too! "PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep donating. We have all lost thousands each and this will help us so much. Links in bio! "If you have another business that has been affected from this fire and you want me to help you with your fundraisers please get in touch." GEORGIA'S JOURNEY Prior to her role on the popular ITV soap, she played Alison Simmons in Grange Hill for three years. And following her exit from the ITV soap, she took part in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015. Coronation Street Spoilers: News & Cast Updates The beloved British soap has been captivating audiences for decades. The show follows the lives of the residents as they navigate love, loss, family drama, and community struggles. Here's the latest on: Coronation Street spoilers Up-to-date news on our Where is The history of Coronation Street's iconic pub She was partnered with Giovanni Pernice, where they reached the final and finished as runners-up. Back in 2023, she revealed her normal salon day job eight years after bidding farewell to Weatherfield. She trained for two years for her career in beauty and set up her own brand, GMF Nails. In 2023, she told how she had moved to the Middleton premises and wrote on social media: "Georgia said: "It's been over two years since I qualified as a nail tech and it's been the best two years getting to know you all! "I spent the last two years working with some amazing girls who have now become life long friends, who taught me everything I needed to know, and gave me the confidence to do everything you guys throw at me! "Over three months ago I took the plunge to move into somewhere a bit more intimate, working alongside another incredible nail tech and I absolutely love our new little space guys!" She went onto admit that whilst acting was her main ambition in life, her new role in the nail industry allowed her some much needed "security." She added at the time: " "But nails gives me that little bit of head space and security most actors need! "I am very grateful you have all supported me every time I have had to run off to film something! It means a lot when you are proud! "I am now open to taking on new clients and looking forward to meeting many more of you!" 6 She trained for two years for the role Credit: Facebook/Gmf Nails 6 Georgia has revealed the building will now be knocked down Credit: MEN Media 6 She is best-known for playing Corrie's Katy Armstrong Credit: ITV