OHMYGOSSIP — Katie McGlynn’s “main concern” about joining ‘Hollyoaks’ was her character might be similar to Coronation Street’s Sinead Osbourne.
The 27-year-old actress waved goodbye to the cobbles in 2019 when Sinead died in harrowing scenes after losing her battle with cervical cancer, and while Katie was excited to sign up to portray new mum Becky in the Channel 4 soap, she didn’t want to play a similar character to her ‘Corrie’ alter-ego.
When asked if Becky is different from Sinead, she said: “Oh, massively, yes, and that was my main concern.
“I didn’t want her to be like Sinead, and she isn’t.
“Who would want to keep playing the same character? Becky’s fun to play so far, I’m enjoying it.”
While Katie departed Weatherfield nearly two years ago, ‘Corrie’ fans haven’t forgotten her.
She added to Inside Soap magazine: “I still get messages from people about Sinead, even today, which is crazy as it’s been almost two years since I left ‘Corrie’.
“But people still ask me about her all the time.
“I don’t get stopped as much now as I’m usually wearing a mask.
“Though the other day I was in the supermarket and when I started speaking, someone said, ‘Oh, it’s you from ‘Corrie.’
“I thought it was my voice that gave it away, but they said they could just tell it was me anyway. Luckily, everyone is always nice.”
Katie describes her new ‘Oaks’ character as a “normal woman who’s had bad stuff happen to her”, and she has an “obsession with conspiracy theories”.
The star recently admitted she is excited for soap fans to meet her new character.
She said: “When I first read the script, I knew instantly that this storyline was an important one, and something that I could really sink my teeth into.
“I’m so excited for everyone to meet Becky and am thrilled to be working alongside the amazing cast and crew of ‘Hollyoaks’.
“The whole team couldn’t have been any more welcoming so far and I’m hopeful the story will have an impact on the viewers as it covers some extremely current and important issues.
“I’m super humbled to continue doing the work I really love and hope everyone enjoys watching it all unfold on screen as much as I’ve enjoyed filming it so far.”

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