Coronation Street fans gasp ‘I knew it was her!’ as they spot character of 11 years in rival soap – when she hasn’t even quit Weatherfield role
A Coronation Street star recently surprised fans by making an unexpected appearance in Hollyoaks.
Dr Susan Gaddas has been a familiar face on the cobbles now for over a decade, but amid a quiet time for the character, actress Christine Mackie took on the role of a judge at Tony Hutchinson’s plea hearing.
Her brief appearance is part of a dramatic storyline that has seen Tony falsely imprisoned for the murder of Bobby McQueen.
After being beaten by his fellow inmates, he is now facing pressure to admit to carrying out the crime – despite his innocence.
This is not the actress first appearance in the soap and she also stepped into the shoes of Mrs Webster in 2008.
A soap fan praised: ‘Obsessed with Dr Gaddas becoming a judge in Chester now her services are no longer required in Corrie because everyone goes straight to hospital…her hardworking ways [sic].’
A Coronation Street star recently surprised fans by making an unexpected appearance in Hollyoaks – appearing as the judge at Tony Hutchinson’s plea hearing
Actress Christine Mackie is well-known on Coronation Street for playing Dr Susan Gaddas
Others wrote: ‘Knew it was her! Thanks for the confirmation and I’m sure the woman who came out to get them in the room was from Doctors & Corrie as well at one point.’;
‘I knew it was her!!!’
The actress has made several appearances in Corrie over the years, first popping up way back in 1989 to play a nurse at Blackpool’s Victoria Hospital.
She returned in 2010 to play dancing instructor Bella.
However, it was not until 2014 that the actress took on her longest-standing role on the soap to date.
After stepping into the shoes of GP Dr Susan Gaddas, she helped David and Kylie Platt with their son Max’s seemingly uncontrollable behaviour.
She soon diagnosed him with ADHD and referred Max to a child psychologist for further treatment.
The actress’s character has been there for many of Weatherfield’s residents in their time of need and also diagnosed Steve McDonald with depression and assisted Beth Tinker when she developed hives after taking an allergic reaction.
A soap fan praised: ‘Obsessed with Dr Gaddas becoming a judge in Chester now her services are no longer required in corrie because everyone goes straight to hospital…her hardworking ways [sic]’
The actress’s character has been there for many of Weatherfield’s residents in their time of need since joining the soap in 2014
Dr Susan has also helped with other conditions, including drug addictions and heart palpitations, as Corrie continues its long-standing tradition of exploring important societal issues with its storylines.
The character arguably shone the brightest when she helped care for Sinead Tinker during her terminal cancer battle.
Acknowledging her wish to pass away at home, Dr Susan supported her family to ensure that Sinead could spend her final days with her son Bertie and dad Daniel.
Coronation Street airs on weekdays at 8:30pm on ITV and ITVX.
Hollyoaks, meanwhile, airs at 7pm on Channel 4.