A former Coronation Street cast member has surprised fans by revealing that she had a secret role in the Super Bowl.
Alexandra Mardell, 31 – who played Emma Brooker on the ITV soap – has announced that she provided a voiceover for an advert that aired during the NFL championship game on Sunday. More than 120 million viewers are said to have watched the match between the Eagles and the Chiefs.
Following the annual sporting event, Alexandra shared that she had worked on the advert for toilet paper brand Angel Soft. It reminded viewers to take a “bathroom break” before the halftime show, which was headlined by rapper Kendrick Lamar. He was joined on stage at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, by guests including singer SZA.
Alongside photos from inside a recording booth, Alexandra wrote on Instagram on Monday: “Just a little VO for … THE SUPER BOWL. Think I’ve forever peaked in the ‘fun fact’ game.” She also included a photo of a Washington Post article promoting Angel Soft’s advert from the Super Bowl.
Footage shared by Angel Soft features a narrator – in character as the brand’s mascot Angel – saying to viewers: “Angel Soft interrupts this broadcast to bring you a bathroom break.” She continues by teasing: “I know you need one. So come on, let’s go!”
Amid a countdown to the end of the advert, Angel returns after briefly leaving. She says: “Why are you still here? This is your potty-tunity. It’s simple – do not watch this. So you there, get off the couch and go to the bathroom.” As the video ends, she adds: “Okay back to the broadcast.”
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Alexandra’s post was met with excitement among her followers. One person wrote in the comments section: “Wait what?!!!! That was you?” Another responded: “Wow. Well done babes.” Someone else said: “Whaaaaaaaaaaat?”
Sharing their thoughts, one person reacted to the post: “Nice one, congrats.” Another follower said: “So cool.” Whilst someone else commented: “Smashed it.” Another person wrote: “Amazing.” And one follower said: “YESSSSS.”
The role comes almost three years on from her departure from Coronation Street back in 2022. Alexandra had joined the cast of the long-running soap opera in 2019 and she went on to receive acclaim for her performance as her character Emma, including having won Best Newcomer at the British Soap Awards. Since leaving the soap, she has appeared in the Family Pile, Daddy Issues and Smoggie Queens.
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Source: Mirror
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