Coronation Street's newest star Claire Sweeney couldn't have looked more different to how she looked during her on-screen debut earlier this week as she stepped out for a charity bash.
The actress, who has joined the ITV soap as Cassie Plummer, was one of the guests at the Sedulo Foundation Ball in Manchester on Thursday evening (June 29). Claire's public appearance comes after she was flooded with praise as she made her first appearance on-screen in Corrie.
Her casting was revealed back in April and she made her first appearance on screen during Wednesday night's trip to the cobbles (June 28) as Tyrone Dobbs' real mum and the daughter of Evelyn Plummer.
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Cassie tracked down her mum to the street but when Evelyn spotted her, she ignored her. But later, Evelyn received a call and was seen hurrying into A&E reception, explaining that her daughter has been admitted as an emergency after she overdosed.
The pair then entered into an emotional confrontation as Cassie revealed she knows that she was living with Tyrone and had been keeping him from her for all these years. And things reached a heartbreaking climax when Evelyn emotionally confessed that Tyrone thinks his mum is dead.
And fans were stunned to see former Brookside star Claire, who is known for playing Lindsey Corkhill in the Scouse soap, looking completely different to her usual glam self.
As she appeared on-screen for the first time as drug addict Cassie, @Bob71136804) summed up the transformation. as he said: "Blimey is that Claire Sweeney? She’s looked better." @Samanth22356123 tweeted: "Seems weird seeing Claire Sweeney not all glammed up!!!" @teenamassam added: "Claire Sweeney is usually so glamorous… #Corrie."
But on Thursday night she got in front of the cameras and posed up a storm while attending The Sedulo Foundation's Colour Ball, with the foundation aiming to give back to the communities Sedulo work in and has already helped over 25,000 children.
Taking to Instagram, the 52-year-old TV and West End star shared a snap of herself looking sensational in a slinky yellow gown. Claire beamed for the camera as she posed with her hand on her hip, completing her look with some sparkling heels and a matching statement bag.
"A great night @sedulogroup party," Claire captioned the post and it wasn't long before the compliments came flooding in. @bilko72 said: "Wit woo!! You look gorgeous hun." @brendanpearson1972 wrote: "Stunning outfit Claire." @jamiesutherington commented: "Sooooooo fitttttt!"
@brian.okane.980 replied: "Wow stunning." @bethjerem posted: "You look incredible!!!!!" @mjmeeadv typed: "Looking stunning Claire, gorgeous lady." @nataliewoodstalent shared: "U look Stunning. Yellow is gorgeous on you." @grahamyido added: "Wow wow wow. You look nothing short of sensational, yellow suits you, you're like a bright beautiful flower."
