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The real life of Coronation Street newcomer Jodie Prenger - two engagements and where you've seen her before

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Jodie Prenger is set to join Coronation Street next month as undertaker George Shuttleworth's 'fun and sassy' sister Glenda.

The casting has been a dream come true for the 43-year-old actress from Blackpool. ITV bosses say Glenda will hit the cobbles in August straight from the cruise ships and is sure to shake things up - quickly making lots of friends but also enemies in equal measure.

And it won't be long before she finds her feet behind the bar of the Rovers. But viewers will have seen the star before as she has had a glittering career on stage.

Here is everything you need to know about Corrie newcomer Jodie Prenger. READ MORE: ITV Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine reveals why she didn't enjoy playing a bride as soap wedding is completely different to her own Jodie started out in cabaret performing in Blackpool before she shot to fame in 2008 with BBC's reality show I'd Do Anything.

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