FORMER soap star Cheryl Fergison is flogging tickets to fans to see her perform at the opening of a Chinese takeaway.
Cheryl – who once played the role of Heather Trott in EastEnders – last year opened up about her money struggles.
The business replaces The Great Fortune House which shut last year after multiple violations of health code regulations[/caption]
The 59-year-old emotionally told how she was forced to turn to a food bank and claim benefits for help.
But in a new bid to make cash, Cheryl will perform at a new Chinese takeaway throughout the weekend.
Posting on social media, the former soap actress said she’ll sing for diners at the The Dragon Lounge in Blackpool.
Tickets cost £15, which includes a Chinese supper.
Mum-of-one Cheryl will serenade customers with her vocals on Saturday and Sunday (Feb 1 and 2), kicking off at 7pm.
The new takeaway replaces The Great Fortune House which was closed down due too multiple health code violations.
Last year its former manager plead guilty to eleven offences relating section 19 of The Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013.
Promoting the opening, Cheryl said: “Hi everyone, now then, first and second of February you know where you need to be.
“The Dragon Lounge in Cleveleys, 120 Victoria Road West, it’s a new business, I’ll be hosting all weekend, it’s Chinese New Year.”
She added: “I’ll be hosting both events, it will be a singing, karaoke and quiz. Oh yeah, general knowledge quiz, fantastic.
“Please come along, you don’t have to book you can if you want to, you can if you want to but you don’t have to book come along, we will fit you in no matter what.”
Cheryl recently begged her fans to “keep asking” TV bosses to hire her.
One of her followers had suggested she could work on Coronation Street.
The actress then replied: “Keep asking them please it’s just up the road that would be fantastic.”
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EastEnders’ 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford’s past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Coming up this year…
Ross Kemp – Kemp will reprise his role as Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
