“Channique Sterling-Brown says ‘love you’ as she leaves the UK”

Channique Sterling-Brown is renowned for her role as Dee Dee Bailey in Coronation Street

Coronation Street’s Channique Sterling-Brown wowed fans as she shared snaps from her trip abroad. The soap star is renowned for her role as Dee Dee Bailey in the ITV soap.

It has been a busy time for Dee Dee on the Cobbles as she was heavily embroiled in the long-running soap’s major saga with the villainous Joel Deering. The character, played by Calum Lill, was killed off in dramatic circumstances last year.

However, his impact has continued as Dee Dee is pregnant with his child. Recent episodes of the show have seen the character make the decision to put the child up for adoption.

Away from the screen, Channique regularly shares updates from her life on Instagram. She has taken to the social media platform to reveal she has jetted off to enjoy a well earned rest

The soap star has travelled to the Canary Islands for some sunshine and shared a snap with her 34,200 followers. Fans flooded the comments to heap praise on Channique as co-star Claire Sweeney shared a series of heart emojis.

A friend named Michaela said: “Oh who is SHE?! dats my GURL. Stunning woman. Stunning settings.” Channique responded and said: “Hehe love you.”

Fans also took to the comments to praise the soap star’s appearance. Lekhani said: “Glowing.” Robyn posted: “Stunning Channique!” Margaret said: “Beautiful.”

Channique spoke to the ECHO at the National Diversity Awards last year and was honoured to be able to present the Community Organisation award for race/faith/religion at the inspiring event held on October 4. The soap star was thrilled to be back in the city as she attended the 13th edition of the awards at the Anglican Cathedral.

She said: “What’s so exciting is this opportunity to recognise people who have had such wonderful contributions to their communities and the people they represent.” Channique explained why she loves visiting the city and said it was the perfect home for the Diversity Awards.

She told the ECHO: “What a brilliant city to champion a night like tonight. To me, Liverpool represents unity, tolerance and community so I think that it’s the perfect venue for it. I first came here when I was 19 and I was like what incredibly kind, wonderful people and so embracing.”