The Coronation Street star, 61, also admitted she was stilling learning to battle 'negative thoughts' about her appearance after embracing a healthier lifestyle.

The actress admits that she repeatedly declined offers to take part in I'm A Celebrity because she was 'scared'.

Adopted Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver found her birth mother through an uncanny coincidence with a co-star - which led her to uncover a secret link with Helen Worth. Even Eileen Grimshaw doesn't have this

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has shared the incredible story of how she managed to track down her birth mother - and how it led her to a surprising connection

Sue, originally named Claire Grieve at birth, was adopted by a young couple, Fred and John Cleaver, and grew up with their five-year-old son Paul. Lesley and Michael later had two daughters who were unaware of their half-sister's existence.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has opened up about the moment she got knocked out cold during filming.

Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street, was adopted at 10 days old - and then discovered her birth mum was married to one of her co-stars

She may not have as many waifs and strays as the TV Eileen, and she may not be fitting as many people into her very small little terraced house, but I think she’s recognisable as a woman who’s faced a lot – a single mother,