Coronation Street fans learned a surprising update. Beverley Callard confirmed a breast cancer diagnosis while preparing for new work. The long-time Liz McDonald actor said the news arrived just minutes before filming for Fair City. However, Callard plans to continue the new role after returning for medical care. Keep scrolling to know more.
Callard Explains How The Diagnosis Arrived During Fair City Filming
Beverley Callard revealed that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. And it happened just before one of the first Fair City scenes. The actor said a consultant called when the team was getting ready for the shoot. However, Callum was focused on settling into the new job. But she soon received instructions to return to the UK immediately.
Later, the consultant confirmed the breast cancer at that moment. The actor said that she felt overwhelmed in the first few days. Moreover, the treatment will also begin with further tests in the UK. It will be to check the lymph nodes and glands.
After these checks are completed, she will have an operation done. After this, she will have radiotherapy. However, Callard wants to return to Fair City within a few weeks once her first stage of treatment is complete. Also, Callard wanted to discuss this publicly rather than any rumours or incorrect reports.
A New Chapter After Decades On Coronation Street
Beverly Callard played Liz McDonald on Corrie. Now, the actor will join the Irish soap as Lily, the long-lost mother of Gwen Connolly. It will air on February 19, and viewers will see Callard back in a regular role.
Also, she mentioned that the Fair City cast and crew were welcoming as filming began. Also, several fans took to social media to wish for her speedy recovery. One fan wrote, “ I hope she’s ok and gets treated well and recovers as much as possible in this difficult time.” To which another person replied, “Early stages, so she has the best chance.”
“Oh, love her, saw her speaking very matter-of-factly about it on my Insta feed just now. I hope she has a successful treatment and recovers well. And that she’s comfortable and well looked after as she can be, wrote another.”
One user wrote, “Really sad to hear, although early stage prognosis is good, it’s still a bitch of a journey. Love her as Liz in Corrie but also as Flo in Two Pints.” For more Coronation Street spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.