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CLAIRE SWEENEY HAS SAID SHE WILL SOON APPEAR ON A FAMOUS SHOW 11:23, 21 May 2025 Coronation Street's Claire Sweeney thrilled fans as she traded the Cobbles for another iconic television

show. The 54-year-old Scouser has been a hit with viewers since she joined the ITV soap as Cassandra Plummer. The character has been at the centre of the drama after she finally got her

comeuppance for drugging Ken Barlow. Cassie has been caring for the soap legend over recent months but fell back into her old ways when she desperately tried to ensure Ken still relied on

her by slipping poison into his tea. However, the character got greedy and started using Ken's funds to buy her own goods. She was eventually found out and Tracy Barlow set about trying

to take revenge and tempt Cassie to fall back into her drug addiction. Cassie managed to resist and she has since set about making amends for her actions. She has made headway as she has

earned a second chance from Steve McDonald and her onscreen son, Tyrone Dobbs. The character is enjoying a more settled period in the show at the moment. Claire regularly keeps fans updated

with her life away from the Cobbles. She has taken to social media to reveal she filmed a new show this week. The Brookside star revealed she is appearing Dictionary Corner on iconic show

Countdown. Article continues below Claire shared a snap alongside Colin Murray with the caption: "Well that was fun! Loved being in dictionary corner today on Countdown. Thanks for the

laughs." Fans and followers took to the comments to praise Claire after the update. Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick said: "Love this. " Claire responded: "I loved

it." Craig also took to the comments and said: "Oh can't wait for this week on Countdown Claire." Annie posted: "Love this", while Brian commented: "Good

on you Claire." In an interview with the ECHO last year, Claire shared how much she is enjoying her time on Corrie. She said "It's part of history being in this show and I

feel very honoured to be part of Corrie. "I get all the flirtation stuff with Steve McDonald, I get to scrap with Tracy Barlow and poison a national treasure. There's not a dull

moment and I'm so grateful for these brilliant storylines." Last year, she revealed her current contract is set to expire in June and it has not yet been announced whether this has

been extended. In December, Claire admitted she wasn't sure what 2025 holds but was ready to take whatever comes in her stride and forge a year just as memorable as 2024 was. She said:

"When I was 14, I was singing in clubs in Liverpool in the Montrose. I started earning money then and I've always earned. Some jobs are higher profile than others and you accept

it. "It's the nature of the business. My agent said to me it's your turn on the roundabout again soon. You jump on the roundabout and you jump off it and someone else gets on.

I've been lucky that I've been able to earn and earn throughout. Article continues below "I've been dead lucky that I've been able to have a go of everything.

Singing, dancing, acting, presenting. I love and treasure every minute."