Latest news with #LucyJoHudson
Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Lucy-Jo Hudson showcases her incredible weight loss in before and after snaps following gruelling 30 day fitness challenge: 'I'm stronger, leaner and more confident!'
Lucy-Jo Hudson has showcased her incredible weight loss after undertaking a gruelling 30 day fitness challenge. The former Coronation Street actress, 42, took to Instagram with before and after snaps as she proudly showed off the results having dropped a whopping 9lbs. Lucy-Jo posed in skimpy black gym gear and displayed more prominent abs as well as a smaller waist as she gushed over feeling 'stronger, leaner and more confident'. The soap star captioned the snaps: 'This is me, real, raw, mum of 2, prioritising her health for the first time' 'From Day 1 to Day 30, 9lbs dropped, inches lost, posture changed, confidence built, leaner and stronger and in a better frame of mind…' Lucy-Jo went on: 'I have showcased the ups and the downs of the past 30 days as you know. It has been physically tough, mentally exhausting, and I haven't been perfect'. 'Juggling kids, work, training, and trying to find time to prep meals in between everything else'. 'But here's what I've learnt: You don't have to be 100% to make progress. Small steps add up. It's not easy - but it is worth it'. Before adding: This is for every mum who feels like there's never enough time for herself. You can do it. It might take time, it might not be perfect, but it's possible - and your health is worth fighting for'. Lucy-Jo is mum to daughter Sienna-Rae, 12, who she shares with ex Corrie co-star Alan Halsall and four-year-old son Carter with partner Lewis Devine. Lucy-Jo and Alan split after nearly nine years of marriage; it was revealed that she'd embarked on a relationship with Lewis just two months later. Last month Alan looked happier than ever as he flaunted his blossoming romance with his glamorous new girlfriend. The actor, 42, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, made a big step in his new commitment with partner Ellie Dolan as they attended Jack P. Shepherd's wedding hand in hand. Arriving at the ceremony of the Celebrity Big Brother winner, Alan looked classically handsome in a grey suit. The actor layered his two-piece over a crisp blue shirt and a yellow tie which matched his partner's dress. Meanwhile Ellie looked chic as she stepped out in a plunging yellow ankle-length dress which featured a ruffle design. She added inches to her statuesque frame as she slipped into a pair of gold heels and accessorised with a pearl handbag. According to The Mirror, the blossoming relationship was already 'serious' in May despite the pair rarely seen with one another. A source told the publication: 'Alan is really happy. Ellie is a great girl and they have lots of common. And she gets on so well with Sienna, which is so important to Alan. Sienna is his world.' Alan and Ellie reportedly met at the Marriott Worsley Park club, where Alan is a member and Ellie works. A representative for Alan previously declined to comment when contacted by Daily Mail. In 2020 Alan seemingly lashed out at his ex-wife's boyfriend after he referred to the former couple's daughter as his own. The actor appeared to make a remark in response to Lewis' gushing post following the birth of his and Lucy-Jo's son. Amid his excitement at becoming a new dad, Lewis heaped praise on Lucy-Jo and Alan's daughter Sienna, with part of his statement reading: 'Our Sienna is delighted and is already making the best big sister, just like I knew she would!' In a now-deleted Instagram post viewed by The Sun, Alan didn't appear to take too kindly to Lewis' use of the word 'our' and seemed to hit back at his ex's new partner. He wrote: 'You're welcome to keep the lying cheating one & call her your own! But not my daughter.'
The Sun
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Soap star reveals real body & ‘wobbly bits' in ‘hard to film' clip and vows to drop 10lbs in weight loss transformation
SOAP actress Lucy-Jo Hudson has shown off her "wobbly bits" in a brand new video as she stripped off at the start of her latest weight loss challenge. The star, who has appeared in Coronation Street, Doctors and Hollyoaks, took to Instagram to show off her real body after vowing to lose a total of 10 pounds in 30 days. 5 5 She confirmed to fans she would be going through a gruelling transformation full of "blood, sweat and tears" in order to slim down and build up some muscle. Wearing a simple black two-piece gym set, Lucy showed off her curves in the unfiltered video as she spoke about her nervousness at putting her real body on display for the first time ever. Lucy-Jo said in the clip: "This is really embarrassing actually filming this as I've never really shown you any of my wobbly bits. "I like to tuck them all in but this is me with no filters. "All of me is on show." The star, who used to be married to Corrie co-star Alan Halsall, added: "I've got 30 days to transform this body to drop 10 pounds and build up some muscle. "It is gonna be blood, sweat and tears but I am so ready for this journey." She went on to further open up about her body hang-ups and goals in a caption for the clip in which she admitted she wasn't sure if she even had the confidence to upload the clip at all. The 42-year-old wrote: "This is me, 42, mum of 2, no filters, no good angles, just me and my wobbly bits. Honestly this video was so hard for me to film and I wasn't sure whether to post it or not. "But then I thought why the hell not, I'm not perfect, I'm a working mum who never has time for herself and I wanted to do something about it! "I'm so self conscious of my body, unless I'm fully dressed…. But to take you on this journey I need to be open and honest from the start. So here we go… this is me flaws and all Lucy went on to reveal her exact weight and what she is hoping to get too, confessing that she wanted to drop 10lbs to reach a final weight of 8st and 13lbs. Lucy said: "I aim to drop 10lbs, (I am currently 9st 9lbs) and I want to completely change my body shape. I am going to get leaner and build muscle…. Sort my flat a**e out and grow some glutes. She went on to confess that she would be revealing her transformed body with a photoshoot as she begged her followers to join her on her fitness transformation. 5 But she added she was expecting to find it difficult as a result of her hectic lifestyle, adding: "We have so much going on in our lives, with events coming up, work & family related. The kids break up from school in a couple of weeks and my life in general is absolutely crazy But I have been putting this off for well over a year now, and I am so fed up with myself." Lucy-Jo has never been far from the spotlight since shooting to fame for her small parts in soaps. She is arguably best known for her former co-star marriage to actor Alan, who plays Tyrone Dobbs in Coronation Street, with whom she shares their daughter, Sienna. Lucy-Jo originally played gobby Katy Harris for just over two years in the ITV soap until she was written out in 2005. She later played Donna-Marie in Hollyoaks before eventually going on to pick up an award for Villain of The Year at the British Soap Awards for her role of Rhiannon Davis in Doctors. 5
The Sun
11-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Coronation Street star rushed to A&E for urgent blood transfusion after struggling to breathe
A CORONATION Street star has revealed her health issue after she was rushed to A&E for an urgent blood transfusion. Struggling to breathe two years ago, Lucy-Jo Hudson, 42, was rushed to hospital before being diagnosed with chronic anaemia. 6 6 Taking to Instagram on Tuesday night, the former Corrie star, who played Katy Harris in the hit ITV soap, shared a photo of her in a hospital bed. "Not my usual post," Lucy-Jo penned in the caption. She then said: "But with it being National Blood Week I wanted to share something with you." Opening up about her hospital dash, Lucy-Jo explained: "2 years ago I was rushed into A&E. "I was constantly exhausted, running on empty, struggling to breath, low mood, really struggling in my overall mental and physical health, and I just put it down to the fast pace of life. "Because in today's world you're expected to be able to juggle it all right? "And the daily stresses of being a working mum, and spinning a million plates is blumming stressful….." She then added: "But what I didn't realise is that the reason I was feeling all of this is because I had an underlying health issue…. Chronic Anaemia." Lucy-Jo then revealed that this meant she was "in desperate need of a blood transfusion". Going into even more detail, she said: "It turned out that my haemoglobin levels were that dangerously low I needed 2 transfusions and I was kept in hospital for a few days so they could keep on eye on my levels." Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson stunned as she lands new acting job Speaking about the medical team that treated her, Lucy praised the staff at Salford Royal Hospital and gushed over how "amazing" they were. "I really felt I was in the best hands, especially Dr Rob Jackson, he was unbelievable and I'll always be so grateful to him and his team in the A&E department," she said. Lucy-Jo then thanked everyone who donates blood, saying: "I know from the NHS that just one of your donations can save up to 3 lives.... Mine included." She went on: "Blood donations save lives every day, they are needed in emergencies, during operations, childbirth, in the treatment of cancer and sickle cell disease, the list is endless. What is Anaemia? According to the NHS, Anaemia is a common condition "where the number of red blood cells or the amount of haemoglobin in red blood cells is less than normal". Symptoms of Aneamia: Fatigue/tiredness Shortness of breath Dizziness Fast heartbeat or sensation of the heart beating in the chest (palpitations) Pounding or 'ringing' in your ears Headache Cold hands or feet Pale or yellow skin Chest pain Lack of concentration Sore tongue or mouth ulcers Irritability Source: NHS "So this is a thank you to those selflessly giving blood that helped me and thousands of other people who really needed it." Fans were quick to show support for the former soap star in the comments section. One person wrote: "Oh bless you, how awful!! So glad you okay now." Another said: "Holy hell!! So glad you're ok now Lucy. And this is an amazing post!" While a third penned: "The NHS does an amazing job & is never given any the praise it deserves, I'm glad you're ok xx." And a fourth added: "Wonderful to share LucyJo! So glad you are doing so well! Xxx." 6 6
The Sun
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star making shock comeback to BBC show after groundbreaking episode
A FORMER Coronation Street star is set to make a shock comeback to a BBC show after a groundbreaking episode. Lucy-Jo Hudson portrayed Katy Harris on the cobbles from 2002 until leaving in 2005. 4 4 Her character was at the centre of one of Corrie's most shocking storylines. The actress is now set for a return to BBC medical drama Casualty. Lucy-Jo made a guest appearance as single mum Adele Thompson in last December's Christmas special. It's currently unclear as to how the character will return but will reportedly be seen on screen again later this month. It comes just months after she teased a new acting job following months of struggling to find work. The soap star revealed how she was working as a travel agent in a side hustle to keep money coming in while she auditioned for new acting roles. In 2023, Lucy-Jo was written out of Hollyoaks having starred as Donna Marie Quinn. Meanwhile, her original Casualty episode depicted the hospital's blood shortage amid a donor emergency. Six-year-old Leah - the daughter of Lucy-Jo's character - was discovered to be severely anaemic and needed a blood transfusion. Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless) later confessed to Dylan Keogh (William Beck) that she thought Leah had leukaemia but she hadn't told her mum yet. Hollyoaks star Lucy-Jo Hudson stunned as she lands new acting job She explained how maybe she can let them have Christmas together and wait until Boxing Day to give them the news. But in a heart breaking scene, Stevie informed a sobbing Adele of the truth. The screen then switched to James, a real life father whose daughter Rachel had a similar illness, and it was like a punch to the stomach for viewers. In a highly emotional scene, he explained how blood donations literally kept his daughter alive and gave her extra time to be with him. Back in the ED, the emotional journey continued when Stevie told Iain that Leah shouldn't be in hospital but should be opening Christmas presents back at home. A viewer wrote at the time: "Blimey this is harrowing. Thank you to anybody who gives blood and all the wonderful people who try to keep us alive." Another added: "I'm am an emotional wreck Xx." Casualty airs on BBC One and iPlayer. 4
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alan Halsall 'goes public with glamorous new girlfriend' as they spend time with his daughter Sienna and relationship gets 'serious'
Alan Halsall went public with his glamorous new girlfriend on Friday as they enjoyed a day out with his daughter Sienna. The Coronation Street star, 42, posted a snap with his new love Ellie Dolan, who is a human resources co-ordinator. In the Instagram story, captioned 'Friday' with a love heart emoji, Alan and Ellie beamed as they posed on either side of Sienna. The soap star looked effortlessly stylish in a tan polo neck and blue jeans, while Ellie stunned in a white crop top. According to The Mirror, the blossoming relationship is already 'serious' despite it being the first time the duo have been pictured together. A source told the publication: 'Alan is really happy. Ellie is a great girl and they have lots of common. And she gets on so well with Sienna, which is so important to Alan. Sienna is his world.' Alan and Ellie reportedly met at the Marriott Worsley Park club, where Alan is a member and Ellie works. A representative for Alan declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline. Alan was previously in a relationship with his Coronation Street co-star Tisha Merry, 31, however they split in 2024 after five years together. The star, who plays mechanic Tyrone Dobbs on the soap, met Tisha back in 2014 and they started dating in 2019 when she left her role as Steph Britton on ITV serial. Alan was previously married to Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson before their split in 2018. The pair share daughter Sienna, 11, together. The Coronation Street acto, began to display a trimmer appearance after embarking on a healthier lifestyle amid his 2018 divorce from Lucy-Jo, who played Katy Harris. Alan revealed that he embarked on a healthier lifestyle with strict diet and gruelling workouts. In 2019 he told The Sun that he goes to the gym at least three times a week, and undertakes 2.5k on the treadmill, bike, rowing machine and cross trainer. He told the publication at the time: 'I've transformed a little bit myself and people have seen that'. Alan was previously in a relationship with his Coronation Street co-star Tisha Merry, 31, however they split in 2024 after five years together (pictured in 2019) Alan was previously married to Hollyoaks actress Lucy-Jo Hudson before their split in 2018. The pair share daughter Sienna, 11, together (pictured in 2016) 'I like to come [to the gym). I have a pre-workout meal, I work out, then I have a post-workout meal or a swim and a steam'. He often shares snaps of his gym sessions to Instagram alongside co-star Colson Smith, 26, who has himself lost a staggering 10st. Alan revealed he was burning thousands of calories a day during his gruelling gym sessions and in a 2019 social media post as he worked out for nearly three hours and burned 2144 calories. The following day he smashed a further two workouts in the morning alone. In the first he spent close to two and a half hours exercising - expending 1610 calories. He then trained for another 49 mins and worked off 477 more calories, writing: '4321 calories in 24hrs. Room for a beer now.' The average daily intake for a man is 2,500 calories'. Alan is also a fan of hot yoga, which is a type of yoga that's practiced in a heated studio and is said to help release toxins through sweat and can assist in weight loss. The actor even bonded over the practise with his then girlfriend and co-star Tisha Merry, who played Steph Britton.
