Why did Connie Beauchamp leave Holby City?

Amanda left Casualty back in April, as her character Connie Beauchamp made her shock exit from the show, leaving fans reeling. The star decided she wanted a break from acting and, with some directing experience already under her belt from working in her production company, landed a gig on Coronation Street.

Is the actress who plays Connie Beecham in Casualty ill?

Amanda Mealing discusses her breast cancer diagnosis And now, the 54-year-old, who is best known for playing Connie Beauchamp in both Holby City and Casualty, has detailed her traumatic diagnosis, which occurred within 24 hours of having her second child and left her with PTSD.

Is Amanda Mealing married?

Richard SainsburyAmanda Mealing / Spouse (m. 1998)

What age is Amanda Mealing?

55 years (April 22, 1967)Amanda Mealing / Age

Will Connie return to Holby?

Casualty star Amanda Mealing has returned to the BBC medical soap in a pretty epic way, the broadcaster has confirmed. The actress made her name as Connie Beauchamp in both Casualty and Holby City until she made the decision to leave Casualty in 2021 and Holby back in 2019.

Why did Amanda Mealing leave Holby City?

What has happened to Connie Beecham in Casualty?

Later, in June 2014, Connie’s role within Casualty became Clinical Lead. It was announced in early 2019 that Mealing had decided to take a break from the show for her health reasons with Connie departing on screen later on in the year. Connie departed in the last episode of series 33 broadcast on 10 August 2019.

What’s happened to Connie Beauchamp in Casualty?

After seven years of playing sharp-tongued, alpha-female Connie, Amanda Mealing announced she was taking an extended break from the BBC medical drama as she wanted some time out. “I was tired and really needed to rest,” she told Digital Spy.

Is Amanda Mealing adopted?

Casualty actor Amanda Mealing has told BBC Radio 5 Live about finding out that she was adopted. The actor, who plays Connie Beauchamp in the BBC One show, began hunting for her biological family 20 years ago after her cousin revealed the truth at a wedding.

Does Amanda Mealing have children?

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What is Amanda Mealing doing now?

Amanda Mealing is best known for bringing Connie Beauchamp to life on Casualty, but today she’s revealed that she’s joined the team for Waterloo Road season 11, but not as an actress. Instead, Amanda’s stepping behind the camera and serving as a director on the new series of the hit BBC school drama.