Can Cherylee Houston walk?

Cherylee, who made history by becoming Coronation Street's first disabled actress, is able to stand and walk a few steps but she requires her wheelchair to aid her mobility.

Is Cherylee Houston disabled?

Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston has told how she hasn't left the house except to attend hospital appointments for 16 months. The soap star, 46, has been shielding since March 2020 due to a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos - which makes her vulnerable to the effects of coronavirus.

Is Izzy in Coronation Street in a wheelchair in real life?

After graduating from drama school the actress discovered she has the chronic condition Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and has used a wheelchair ever since.

How old is the actress who plays Izzy in Coronation Street?

Cherylee Houston is currently lighting up screens on Coronation Street where she plays Izzy Armstrong. The 46-year-old joined the soap back in 2010 fast becoming involved in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines.

How are Izzy and Linda related in Coronation Street?

Linda is the mother of Izzy Armstrong and the late Katy Armstrong. She was previously married to Owen Armstrong and is the grandmother of Jake Windass and Joseph Brown.

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What happens to Izzy and Gary's baby?

Izzy Armstrong had miscarried her and Gary Windass' baby in 2012 and did not want to try for another as she suffered from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and felt it would be too much of a health risk. Her sister Katy offered to be a surrogate but Izzy later refused since the proposal was putting a strain on the family.

Who is Cheryl Houston married to?

She worked as a dental assistant for many years in Medicine Hat and it was while working that she met her future husband Doug Houston at a baseball game. They were married in June of 1986; living and raising their family in Medicine Hat for more than 20 years.

What happened Maud Grimes?

Former Coronation Street actress Elizabeth Bradley, who played "battle-axe" Maud Grimes, has died aged 78. She died after suffering a stroke on Thursday while on holiday in the South of France with her son. She was taken to the Princess Grace Hospital in Monte Carlo, Monaco, where she slipped into a coma.

Is Izzy coming back to Corrie?

Coronation Street's Izzy Armstrong returns to our screens next week with a topical new issue-based storyline. Factory machinist Izzy has been working from home in recent weeks, but faces an upsetting situation when Underworld boss Carla Connor threatens to sack her unless she comes back to work.

What's wrong with Izzy on Coronation Street?

Cherylee Houston who plays the role of Izzy Armstrong has been missing from the soap since last April due to having to shield from the Coronavirus pandemic. The actress who has connective tissue disorder, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has admitted she has had recent complications.

What are the names of Chesney and Gemma's quads?

The scenes did leave Corrie fans baffled for one reason - and that's down to the quads. Gemma and Chesney welcomed their four children - Bryn, Cleo, Carys and Aled - towards the end of 2019 while on a tip to Llandudno.

Did Tina give Izzy the baby?

Tina tells Izzy what happened but goes into labour soon afterwards. Tina is rushed to hospital and gives birth to a baby boy with Tommy and Izzy present.

Who killed Tina in Coronation Street?

Tina McIntyre, played by Michelle Keegan, was murdered by Carla's brother Rob Donovan in 2014. At the time Rob was in a relationship with Tracy Barlow. He pushed Tina off a balcony in the Builder's Yard after she threatened to tell the police about their dodgy business dealings with Barlow's Buys.

Who was Tina a surrogate for?

Tina and Tommy had strains in their relationship, one occurrence was when she offered to be a surrogate for Gary Windass and Izzy Armstrong due to Izzy's inability to conceive a child. They separated for good in November 2013 when Tommy had enough feeling like he was second best to everyone else.

Who is Izzy's new man in Coronation Street?

And this is where Fegus steps in and tells Sarah that Izzy is struggling and needs to put her health first. Actor Toby Hadoke is joining the cast as Fergus and will even be seen on the cobbles sometime soon. Toby is not only an actor, but a writer and stand-up comedian and is known on the Manchester comedy circuit.

Who did Toby Hadoke play in Coronation Street?

I hope you are all well: I have joined Coronation Street as a new character, Fergus Dunford, who has managed to escape the confines of Hadoke Towers, where I filmed his first scenes, and walk the cobbles (which Fergus patrols as traffic warden). You can see one of…

Who spiked Amy's drink?

While Friday's scenes reveal Max was indeed responsible for spiking Amy's drink, it transpires she was not his target, as it was intended for Daniel owing to his and Max's recent feud.

What happened to Josephs mum in Coronation Street?

It was revealed in October 2017 Katy had died in a car accident off-screen, with Chesney having to take Linda's word. As the death was never seen, there is always a chance it never happened and for a short time, even the youngster's mother could have believed she was dead.

Who is Joseph's real mum in Coronation Street?

Katy Armstrong is the late mother of Joseph Brown and younger sister of Izzy. Young lovers Katy and Chesney Brown had Joseph when they were seventeen.