Lucy-Jo Hudson


Lucy-Jo Hudson is an English actress, known for her roles as Katy Harris in Coronation Street, Rosie Trevanion in Wild at Heart and Donna-Marie Quinn in Hollyoaks. Her role as Rhiannon Davis in Doctors in 2016 earned her the British Soap Award for Villain of the Year in 2017.

Early life and career

Hudson attended Garforth Community College in Leeds, England, now known as Garforth Academy. Hudson's brother, Ryan is a former rugby league footballer, and former captain of the Castleford Tigers. She has a younger sister, Amy-Lou, who is a self-employed dance teacher. Her parents separated before her teens and she lived with her mother in Garforth, moving there from nearby Rothwell. She is close friends with X Factor contestant Carolynne Poole.
Before landing her role in Coronation Street she appeared in theatre including West Yorkshire Playhouse. She was a regular panellist on Loose Women during 2005.
Wild at Heart debuted in January 2006 and Hudson starred in it until departing during Series 4 in 2009. She rejoined the cast for Series 7 and the show's finale, which was broadcast on 30 December 2012.

Personal life

Hudson was married to Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall who plays the role of Tyrone Dobbs. On 8 September 2013, Hudson gave birth to their daughter, Sienna Rae. The couple announced they were splitting up in March 2016, however they rekindled their relationship several weeks later for a short time before in 2018 Hudson announced that she and Halsall were in the process of divorcing.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002–2005Coronation StreetKaty HarrisSeries regular; 281 episodes
2005Loose WomenHerself - PanellistSeries Regular, 8 episodes
2006–2009, 2012–2013Wild at HeartRosie TrevanionRegular role, 38 episodes
2009Looking for EricSamFilm
2010CasualtyDeena Richards1 episode: "Winter Wonderland"
2016DoctorsRhiannon DavisRecurring role, 14 episodes
2017Dance Dance DanceHerselfContestant; runner-up
2018Age Before BeautyDayna3 Episodes
2018–2020HollyoaksDonna-Marie QuinnSeries regular
2019Moving OnKarina