Loose Women icon 'set to reprise legendary role in Waterloo Road' as she returns to her soap roots Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By CAROLINA PIRAS FOR MAILONLINE Published: 23:51 GMT, 11 November 2024 | Updated: 23:56 GMT, 11 November 2024 e-mail View comments A Loose Women icon is reportedly set to 'reprise her role in Waterloo Road' in an unexpected return to her soap roots. TV favourite Denise Welch , 66, is rumoured to make a glorious return to the beloved BBC soap 13 years after her last appearance.
Denise is well-known for her role as French teacher Steph Haydock, which she played continuously from 2006 to 2011. She waved goodbye to her iconic character after Steph issued false misconduct allegations to rake in funds - but might come back on the BBC screens soon. 'Waterloo Road fans love a comeback, particularly when it is someone of Denise's calibre,' A BBC insider told The Sun .
TV favourite Denise Welch is reportedly set to reprise her role in Waterloo Road in an unexpected return to her soap roots Denise is well-known for her role as French teacher Steph Haydock, which she played continuously from 2006 to 2011 'The character is certainly one which will live long in the memory of devotees, and it's an absolute no brainer to have her return.' The mum of The 1975's signing leader Matty Healy earned the hearts' of the nations way before the BBC soap - when she played Natalie Barnes in Coronation Street from 1997 to 2000. Eventually, Denise won the 2012'.