Corrie favourite enjoys Mother's Day pamper with look-alike mum ahead of her wedding

She won hearts on the Coronation Street cobbles as unlucky-in-love barmaid Emma Brooker, and bride-to-be Alexandra Mardell will soon have a major starring role in real life as she walks down the aisle. Alexandra, whose character waved goodbye to Weatherfield almost a year ago after going through a turbulent time but finally finding a soulmate in Jon Spear, beamed as she enjoyed some pamper time with her look-alike mum Janet for Mother's Day ahead of her wedding.

"All ready for the weekend! Weekend mode on," declared Alexandra on Instagram as she relaxed at city centre beauty salon and celeb hotspot House of Evelyn. And with a photo of the ladies beaming for the camera she wrote: "Ready for our pre Mother's Day pampers."

The former Corrie star, who was crowned winner of the 2022 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special, showed off her gleaming new nails, and her sparkling engagement ring, in an 'after' photo. She looked super-stylish in a baker boy cap as she put her feet up.

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On her first major role after leaving Corrie, Alexandra recently returned to our screens in the ITV sitcom The Family Pile. The show tells the story of four sisters - Nicole, Ursula, Yvette and Gaynor - who, in the aftermath of their parents’ deaths, prepare to sell their childhood home.

In April 2021 In April Alexandra celebrated her engagement after boyfriend of three years Joe Parker popped the question. The actress was all smiles as she revealed the news on Instagram.

She announced: "Love locked down!! 1000000 times yes! You make me so happy, my face hurts! Love you ridiculously. Future Mrs Parker," she continued alongside a diamond ring emoji. Last month