EXCLUSIVE: Chelsee Healey, who performs Goldie McQueen within the cleaning soap, watched her companion go to jail over the summer time and credit the present for serving to her get via

Chelsee Healey has revealed engaged on Hollyoaks helps her cope throughout powerful occasions.

The actress finds enjoying Goldie McQueen on the cleaning soap is the right ­escape from her real-life issues. Over the summer time she went via hell when she watched her companion Edward Rainford get despatched to jail earlier than week later turning into so unwell she needed to be handled by medics.

Chelsee, who mentioned going to work was a lifeline for her, added: “Once I’m having a foul day, I can come into work and neglect about every thing that’s occurring. I’m with those who I like and that helps you neglect about actuality.”

She mentioned: “It’s an actual secure house for me. Life is ­actually heavy for lots of people.

“To have the ability to come to work and take your thoughts off actuality is wonderful.”

Chelsee’s character, Goldie McQueen, has had some heavy storylines together with dealing with her abusive father Vinnie, giving up her twins Prince and Hunter earlier than getting them again, Hunter’s tragic demise and a dramatic exit from the village together with her mom Myra.

Goldie is at the moment pursuing justice for her late brother Sylver and dealing with down escaped killer Bobby Costello.

Nevertheless, regardless of Goldie’s powerful time, Chelsee is eager to remain on Hollyoaks.

It’s her co-stars like Jorgie Porter and Jennifer Metcalfe who make it so particular.

She added: “The rationale I keep on the present is due to the individuals. I really feel actually grateful to be a part of such an incredible workforce.

“We’re like cousins. We argue, we’ve amusing. They’re like my sisters. I don’t know the way lengthy I’ll be on the present, however I do find it irresistible.

“I might by no means wish to say goodbye perpetually.”

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