Chelsee Healey has had a blinding career since bouncing onto our screens in 2003. She’s made her mark on Waterloo Road, Casualty and Hollyoaks in the last ten years, fast becoming a household name in the soap world.
But now, Chelsee's set to take on a new challenge as it's been announced that she will be competing on the upcoming series of Dancing on Ice alongside past and present TOWIE stars Ferne McCann and Dan Edgar, Love Island's Chris Taylor and EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks.
Want to know more about Chelsee before she takes to the ice? Well, here's everything you need to know...
Who is Chelsee Healey?
For those who may have somehow missed her rise to fame, Chelsee is an actor who has appeared on shows like Waterlook Road, Casualty and Hollyoaks.
How old is Chelsee Healey?
Born on the 6 August 1988, Chelsee is currently 36 years old. She made her television debut in 2003, when she was just 15 years old.
Where is Chelsee Healey from?
Chelsee was born in Salford, Manchester to parents Beverly and Brian.
How tall is Chelsee Healey?
Chelsee is just 5 ft 1. No wonder she loves her high heels so much.
What TV shows has Chelsee Healey been on?
Chelsee's probably best known as a soapstar, getting her big break on Waterloo Road as Janeece Bryant, and going on to star in Casualty from 2014-2015 and Hollyoaks from 2016 onwards.
In between filming our favourite soaps, she has also starred in a number of reality TV shows, including Strictly Come Dancing, Get Your Act Together and Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, proving she is quite the competitive cat.
Does Chelsee Healey have children?
Chelsee is mum to two daughters, six-year-old Coco, and Cookie, who was born last December. She revealed she was pregnant with Coco, who she shares with ex-boyfriend Jack Malloy, back in January 2017.
Following Cookie's birth, on 22 December 2023, Chelsee took to Instagram to reveal she wouldn't be sharing pictures of her second daughter after being trolled about her unique name. 'After all the hate, messages and nasty comments on my daughter's name I just don’t want to show the internet my beautiful Cookie,' she wrote.
Speaking to Closer last year, Chelsee admitted her second pregnancy had been a 'shock' and wasn't planned. However, she told us, 'I’m so excited to be pregnant again, I feel like the timing is just right. I adored my bump last time with Coco, I’ve actually missed it.'
Who is Chelsee Healey dating?
Last year, Chelsee revealed the identity of her rarely seen boyfriend, known only as Eddie, for the first time. The pair have been dating for over two years and Eddie is the father of Chelsee's second daughter.
In April this year, Chelsee have her followers another glimpse of Eddie when she paid tribute to him on his birthday. 'Happy birthday to my husband, baby daddy, comfort, best friend, HOME,' she wrote on her Instagram story.
Gushing about her partner to Closer last year, Chelsee said, '“This is the most supportive relationship I’ve ever been in. My friends and family love him, and he’s the first bloke I’ve introduced Coco to, which says a lot.
'I knew he was The One within three to four months. I’ve kissed a few frogs, but he’s definitely marriage material! In some past relationships I’ve never felt safe, they felt toxic and a little bit abusive, but with him it’s completely different. I just want someone who brings me peace and is drama-free and this feels right. He’s six years younger but has a mature head on his shoulders.'
Chelsee previously dated Jack Malloy, the father of her eldest daughter. At the time, their relationship caused quite a stir, with Jack being convicted of several offences over the years including dangerous driving and cannabis production. The couple split after he had served four months of his 2016 sentence, but later reconciled.
Talking to the Daily Star Sunday, Chelsee previously said, 'Everybody makes mistakes. He learned the hard way. But I’m glad he did.'
Did Chelsee Healey win Strictly?
Unfortunately not. Chelsee and her Strictly partner Pasha Kovalev were just pipped to the post, coming second behind McFly drummer Harry Judd and Aliona Vilani. However, Chelsee and Pasha did win the accolade of being the first couple to receive a perfect score on the ninth series - not something to be sniffed at.
What school did Chelsee Healey go to?
Chelsee went to school in Eccles, Greater Manchester. She attended Godfrey Ermen Memorial Primary and Canon Williamson High School, before going on to City College - where she was diagnosed with dyslexia.
As well as attending school, talented Chelsee also honed her acting skills at theatre school Laine Management from the age of 10.
Who is Chelsee Healey’s father?
Chelsea’s father, Brian Healey (known to his friends as Alan) was an air conditioning engineer who tragically died at the age of 27, when Chelsee was only five years old. He fell ill with pancreatitis on holiday in Ibiza and died a few days later.
When was Chelsee Healey on Waterloo Road?
Chelsea’s breakout role saw her play troublesome teen Janeece on Waterloo Road. She departed the series in 2009, only to return in 2010 for another two years.
Has Chelsee Healey left Hollyoaks?
Chelsee made her Hollyoaks debut as Goldie McQueen - a typically tough and gobby McQueen matriach - in November 2016. Only a few months later, she announced her pregnancy, and she temporarily left the show between July 2017 and January 2018.
Earlier this year, over 20 cast members left Hollyoaks in a major shake up and it had been rumoured that Chelsee was one of the unfortunate ones to receive the axe. However, we're pleased to say that that isn't the case and it has been confirmed that Chelsee and her character Goldie will be returning.
'She will be coming back soon. She has had a baby in real life so it’s going to be amazing when she comes back,' Malique Thompson-Dwyer, who plays Goldie's son Prince, told The Mirror.
What is Chelsee Healey's Instagram?
You can find Chelsee on Instagram at @chelseehealey.