Is Izzy from Corrie really disabled?

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.

Is the girl in a wheelchair in Coronation Street really 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 Cherylee Houston really disabled?

The actress first suffered from joint pain at the age of 11, going to be diagnosed with a rare connective tissue disorder at 23. Cherylee's Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis means her joints are unstable and that she has tissue damage in her muscles and tendons, with the star using a wheelchair since her early twenties.

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.

Who is the actress in a wheelchair in Coronation Street?

Cherylee Houston is an actress who is best known for playing Izzy Armstrong in Coronation Street. After years of misdiagnoses she was finally diagnosed with Ehler's Danlos Syndrome at the age of 24 by which time she was already at drama school.

Coronation Street - Izzy Opens Up About Her Experience Of The Pandemic (4th August 2021)

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.

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.

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.

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 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 shielding in Coronation Street?

Clever Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston has found a way to keep working despite having to shield throughout the pandemic. The actress, the first disabled cast member in the show's 60-year history, transformed part of her home into a TV set so that her character Izzy Armstrong could be back on screen.

How are Izzy and Chesney related?

Foote had previously made a guest appearance in Coronation Street as Jess Burrows in January 2010. Foote's "feisty and outspoken" character was introduced as the sister of Izzy Armstrong (Cherylee Houston) and a love interest for Chesney Brown (Sam Aston).

Where does Izzy live in Coronation Street?

28 Grayling Street is the residence of Izzy Armstrong and her son Jake Windass. It is a bungalow that has been adapted for Izzy to find easier to use, as she uses a wheelchair due to her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. The exterior (when seen) is filmed on location in Manchester.

Is Katy and Izzy sisters 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.

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.

Does Izzy in Coronation Street have a child?

Izzy continues to live with her son at 28 Grayling Street, Weatherfield.

What happened to Joseph's 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.

Is Beth in Coronation Street pregnant in real life?

Lisa George Weight Loss and Baby Bump. Lisa George is well-known for her operate as Beth Sutherland on Coronation Street, nevertheless on account of her weight purchase, followers are propagating a fake being pregnant rumor. She is an actress from England.

Who had a stroke in Coronation Street?

Lisa George has revealed that she was left 'half-blind' in one eye after she suffered a mini-stroke four years ago. The Coronation Street star, 47, who plays Beth Tinker on the cobbles, said that she 'haemorrhaged' behind her optic nerve after she got hit with a rope.

Who is Kirk's wife in Corrie?

Bethan Pauline "Beth" Sutherland (nee Tinker) is a character in Coronation Street who first appeared in 2011. She is now Beth Sutherland and married to Kirk Sutherland, whom she calls Kirky.

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 Corrie?

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.