Michelle Keegan 'back' as she ditches UK with Mark Wright as she says 'take the girl outta Manchester'

Michelle Kegan has officially ditched the UK as she works on her next acting job months after gaining huge praise over her Netflix role. The actress started the year with a bang by appearing in the streaming service's latest hit, Fool Me Once.

The eight-part series, which landed on the streaming service on New Year's Day is another gripping adaptation of one of the best-selling authors Harlan Coben's book. Michelle took on the role of lead character Maya Stern, an ex-army captain who is trying to come to terms with the brutal murder of her husband Joe - but it's fair to say all wasn't as it seemed after he was captured on her nanny cam.

Fool Me Once was released to rave reviews and saw Michelle tipped for Hollywood. But for now, Michelle has headed back Down Under to film series two of BBC One's Ten Pound Poms. The first six-part series aired in May last year and followed a group of Brits as they left dreary post-war Britain in 1956 to embark on a life-altering adventure on the other side of the world.

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The BBC then revealed earlier this year that the drama will return for another instalment, and Stockport-born Michelle will reprise the role of nurse Kate and she'll be joined by fellow cast mates Faye Marsay and Warren Brown for their continued adventures in Australia.

And Stockport-born Michelle has now confirmed that she's been enjoying the delights of the other side of the world in a new social media post. The former Coronation Street star took to Instagram to share a glimpse of her stay in Sydney.

The first of a string of images showed the