Claire Sweeney
Born	Claire Jane Sweeney 17 April 1971 (1971-04-17) (age 37) Walton, Merseyside, England
Occupation	Actress, Television presenter

Claire Jane Sweeney (born April 17, 1971 in Walton, Liverpool) is an English Actress, Singer and Television Personality best known for playing the role of Lindsey Corkhill in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside and her appearance on the first series of the Reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother. If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... , Walton-on-the-Hill, usually shortened to Walton, is an area of Liverpool, in Merseyside, England, situated to the north of Anfield and the east of Bootle and Orrell. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... A television presenter is a British term for a person who introduces or hosts television programmes. ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar, known as the year of cyclohexanol. ... , Walton-on-the-Hill, usually shortened to Walton, is an area of Liverpool, in Merseyside, England, situated to the north of Anfield and the east of Bootle and Orrell. ... For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... Personality may refer to: // Personality psychology, a branch of psychology which studies personality and individual differences Personality development, the study of human personality development over time Personality disorders, a class of mental disorders that is characterized by long-lasting rigid patterns of thought and actions. ... Lindsey Corkhill (previously Stanlow and Phelan) was a fictional character in the British soap opera, Brookside, played by Claire Sweeney intermittently from 1991 to 1992. ... This article is about the British television station. ... The first TIME magazine cover devoted to soap operas, dated January 12, 1976. ... For other uses, see Brookside (disambiguation). ... Reality television is a genre of television programming in which the fortunes of real life people (as opposed to fictional characters played by actors) are followed. ... Big Brother is a reality show shown on Channel 4 in which a number of contestants live in an isolated house trying to avoid being evicted by the public with the aim of winning a large cash prize at the end of the run. ...

Early life and career

Sweeney trained at the Elliott-Clarke Stage School in Liverpool, and went on to the Italia Conti Academy in London. In 1987, she was a member of the Southport Summer Youth Theatre Workshop's production of the musical Hair. Following this production, she auditioned for a part in the Southport Arts Centre's Centre Stage Company production of Chicago but was turned down because she was considered too young - she later went on to star in a West End version of the same show. For other uses, see Liverpool (disambiguation). ... The Italia Conti Academy is Britains oldest theatre arts training school. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... This article is about the year 1987. ... This article is about the musical. ... Chicago is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago. ...

After leaving the stage school, Sweeney had many singing engagements before landing the minor role of Lindsey in Brookside for a brief spell in 1991. She entertained cruise ships for P&O as a singer for four years before returning to England. On her return, Sweeney reprised her role of Lindsey and remained on the show as a leading character until its demise in 2003. For other uses, see Brookside (disambiguation). ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar. ... A cruise ship or a cruise liner is a passenger ship used for pleasure voyages, where the voyage itself and the ships amenities are considered an essential part of the experience. ... The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company or P&O is a shipping line which started in 1840 after the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company won the British Admiralty contract to carry the mail overseas in 1837. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Sweeney appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2001 in aid of Comic Relief, where she met Anthea Turner who has become a close friend. Her appearance on the show prompted her to greater fame amongst the British public. This directly led to appearing as "Roxie Hart" in the musical Chicago in London. In 2002, Sweeney released an album, Claire on Telstar Records, consisting of a mix of original material and cover versions of well-known songs, which enjoyed only modest success reaching the UK Top 20. In 2003, Sweeney returned to the stage in the lead in the World tour of Fosse. Celebrity Big Brother 1 was the first series of Celebrity Big Brother UK. In aid of Comic Relief six celebrities entered the Big Brother 1 house for eight days, from March 9 to March 16, 2001. ... This article is about the year. ... For the origin of the term, see comic relief. ... Anthea Turner (born May 25, 1960 in Stoke-on-Trent[1]) is an English television personality. ... Musical theater (or theatre) is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance, and spoken dialogue. ... Chicago is a Kander and Ebb musical set in prohibition era Chicago. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Telstar Records was a record label founded in 1982 by Sean OBrian and Neil Palmer with government loan of £120,000. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see World (disambiguation). ... Fosse A Broadway musical based on the music & choreography of Bob Fosse (1927-1987) in the form of a review. ...

In 2005 & 2006, Sweeney appeared in Pantomime productions of Snow White and Aladdin at Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Pantomime (disambiguation). ... This article is about the Snow White character. ... For other uses, see Aladdin (disambiguation). ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

On 10 July 2006, Sweeney took over from Sally Ann Triplett in the role of "Miss Adelaide" in the UK production of Guys & Dolls at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End for an 8 week run. Sweeney also played opposite Dirty Dancing legend Patrick Swayze before touring the UK extensively in the same production. is the 191st day of the year (192nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sally Ann Triplett (born 15 April 1962, London United Kingdom) is a British singer and actress most famous for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and many West End productions. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... Guys and Dolls is a successful 1950 musical. ... The Piccadilly Theatre is situated on Denman Street in Londons West End, hidden behind Piccadilly Circus. ... West End theatre is a popular term for mainstream professional theatre in London, England, or sometimes more specifically for shows staged in the large theatres of Londons Theatreland. Along with New Yorks Broadway theatre, West End theatre is usually considered to represent the highest level of commercial theatre... Dirty Dancing is a 1987 romance film credited as being one of the most watched films of all time, particularly among women. ... Patrick Wayne Swayze (born August 18, 1952) is an American dancer, actor, singer and songwriter. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent...

She has also presented a number of shows, such as Challenge of a Lifetime, I'm famous...and frightened!, A Song for Europe and 60 Minute Makeover and acted in Television programmes such as Merseybeat and Clocking off. In 2004, Sweeney appeared as a contestant on the first series of the BBC One pro-celebrity ballroom dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing. She has most recently been seen as the host of the television series Chef vs Britain and as a regular panellist on Loose Women, both for ITV. A Song for Europe can mean: * A former name of the British national pre-selection competition for the Eurovision Song Contest, which is currently called Making Your Mind Up. ... 60 Minute Makeover is an ITV reality TV makeover show. ... For the TV program please see Merseybeat Merseybeat, sometimes referred to as Merseysound, was a style of music popular during the 1960s. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the BBC radio station, see BBC Radio 1. ... Strictly Come Dancing is a British television show, featuring celebrities with professional dance partners competing in Ballroom and Latin dances. ... Loose Women is a an ITV afternoon programme, in which a panel of four women discuss topical issues and interview celebrity guests before a studio audience. ... For other uses, see ITV (disambiguation). ...

In 2005, the fitness DVD Claire Sweeney: The Perfect Fit with Weight Watchers was released. For a period, Sweeney was the holder of The Forces Sweetheart title. In 2001, she won Rear of the Year^{[citation needed]} and in 2002 she was featured in an episode of This is Your Life. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up fitness in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc - see Etymology) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... Weight Watchers NYSE: WTW, founded in the 1960s by Jean Nidetch, is a company offering various dieting products and services to assist weight loss and maintenance. ... Forces Sweetheart Nell McAndrew. ... This article is about the year. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... This Is Your Life was a television documentary series hosted by its producer, Ralph Edwards. ...

Personal life

Sweeney's ex-boyfriends are said to include Adam Kenwright. However, she had a steady relationship with businessman Tony Hibbard for six years, until they split in late 2007.^[1]

References

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External links

• Claire Sweeney at the Internet Movie Database
• 2006 Article on Claire Sweeney on Theatre.com