Former Coronation Street star Georgia May Foote revealed she had rushed to hospital for 'last minute' surgery as she issued an update on her health. Georgia, 33, announced she was uncertain of when her recovery would allow her to return to her new job. Georgia, known for her role as Katy Armstrong in the ITV soap, is now a nail technician and has her own salon in Manchester.

The star shared via GMFNails, her business Instagram account, "Thank you. Clients booked in last week, I just wanted to let you know that I had last minute surgery today. "I'm not sure what the recovery is like or how quick I will be able to return.

So I am just giving a heads up that your appointment may change." Read more Krishnan Guru-Murthy's 9 telling words about Strictly after Amanda Abbington interview Georgia was in Coronation Street for five years from 2010 to 2018. She's also well known for playing Alison Simmons in the BBC school drama series Grange Hill from 2005 to 2008.

In 2015, she was runner-up on the Strictly Come Dancing , partnering with Giovanni Pernice. Back in May the actor opened up about her insecurities about having vitiligo, which causes parts of the skin to lose pigment or colour. "Everytime I go on holiday and I get a beautiful tan, I see how much my vitiligo has spread more than ever before," Georgia explained on a selfie.

"I would be lying if I didn't say it gets to me. It makes me feel super insecure at times. "But seeing how the people around me support me and still love me.