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Denise Welch
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- County Durham, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1958–present
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Jacqueline Denise Welch (born 22 May 1958) is an English actress, television personality, writer and broadcaster. Her roles include Natalie Barnes in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (1997–2000), Steph Haydock in Waterloo Road (2006–2010, 2026), and Trish Minniver in Hollyoaks (2021–2022). Welch also appeared as a regular panellist on the ITV chat show Loose Women (2005–2013, 2018–2026).
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Welch's other acting roles include the television dramas Spender (1991–1993), Soldier Soldier (1993–1995), and Down to Earth (2004–2005). In 2011, she was a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing on Ice, where she was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers. In 2012, Welch won the ninth series of Celebrity Big Brother.
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