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Denise Welch, known for her role on Loose Women, is making a comeback to Waterloo Road after being away for 15 years. She previously played the character Steph Haydock on the BBC soap for four years before leaving in 2010. Since then, she has been a part of Loose Women since 2018.

The show Waterloo Road recently made a return to screens with a revival series in 2023, following an eight-year break. The 14th season of the show concluded last month on October 29. Over the years, several characters from the show have returned in various capacities, and now it’s reported that Denise Welch will be reprising her role as the French teacher in the upcoming season.

In addition to Welch’s return, Lindsey Coulson has joined the cast as Dame Stella Drake, who will take over as the school’s headteacher. Coulson expressed her excitement about the new role, highlighting the importance of addressing social issues on television. She is known for her role as Carol Jackson in the BBC soap EastEnders.

Executive producer Cameron Roach shared his enthusiasm about Coulson joining the show, praising her performance as Dame Stella Drake. He emphasized the show’s commitment to tackling important social issues and the dedication of the cast and crew.

Fans of Waterloo Road can catch the show on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Stay tuned for more updates and spoilers on our dedicated homepage.

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