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Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp sleeps rough to raise cash for a homeless charity

She braved the elements in Blackpool

When we imagine a celebrity lifestyle, we picture glamorous parties, showbiz events, fabulous clothes and gorgeous houses.

But Corrie star Nicola Thorp, who plays Nicola Rubinstein in the show, has turned her back on all the good bits of fame to raise money and awareness for a homeless charity.

Nicola braved the cold, wet weather to sleep rough on the streets of Blackpool last night.

And her social media followers have praised her for using her fame to do something good for others.

Nicola is an ambassador for Street Life in Blackpool (Credit: Flynet)

Nicola joined hundreds of other caring people who were sleeping on the street in aid of the Street Life Charity in Blackpool.

Nicola experienced what it was like to sleep rough (Credit: Flynet)

Nicola shared a photograph of herself on Instagram, wrapped up well against the cold, to thank all her supporters.

She wrote: “Thank you to everyone who has donated,” she wrote. “And thanks to those sleeping rough next to me who have shared their inspirational stories.”

Nicola is an ambassador for the charity and said she is proud to be associated with the organisation.

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“Wet and cold,” she added. “But appreciating just how lucky I am to be able to go back to a safe warm home tomorrow.”

“Good on ya,” one fan wrote on her Instagram. While another added: “You are a boss.”

It’s been a busy few days for kind-hearted Nicola. She was part of the ITV team that took on the BBC in the Sport Relief rowing challenge.

And she also answered phones on the Sport Relief show alongside pop superstar Meghan Trainor!

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She’s definitely got a big heart! Let’s hope she’s warmed up a bit now.

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Kerry Barrett
Freelance Soap Writer