Channique Sterling-Brown is known for her as solicitor Dee-Dee Bailey on ITV's Coronation Street , with the character having made her debut back in 2022. Dee-Dee has been caught up in a tumultuous storyline involving Joel Deering, played by Calum Lill, who's been leading a double life. The plot thickened when previously missing teenager Lauren Bolton (Cait Fitton), whom he has fathered a child with, reappeared on the street, prompting him to scheme to send her away to safeguard his relationship with Dee-Dee.
However, his tangled web of deceit started to come apart, with her realising he's baby Frankie's dad, as reported by the Liverpool Echo . Off-screen, though, Calum and Channique are "best friends" at work. Calum wrote earlier this month: "Appreciation post for [Channique].
Thank you for being my best mate at work and taking me under your wing since day one of me joining the show." She replied: "Someone's getting soft in their old age. Thanks for being my work bestie always.
" Channique seems to have formed strong connections with some of her co-stars too, often sharing glimpses of her life beyond the set on social media. Her Instagram is peppered with images from holidays, nights out, and moments with fellow Corrie cast members. The 27-year-old appears particularly close to Tanisha Gorey , who plays Asha Alahan.
The duo recently basked in the sun during a holiday in Mallorca over the summer, enjoying beach days and dining out together. Channique is thought to also be a kee.