Caitlin Rose Fitton (born 8 March 2002) is an English actress and singer, known for portraying the role of Lauren Bolton on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2022.
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Born | Caitlin Rose Fitton[1] 8 March 2002 Oldham, England |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2013–present |
Television | Gigglebiz Doctors Coronation Street |
Life and career
editFitton was born on 8 March 2002 in Oldham.[1][2] She ventured into performing arts at the age of three.[1] She attended Siddal Moor Sports College and the Carol Godby Theatre Workshop, and whilst attending the latter, she produced and sold her own CD online to raise money for a children's hospice.[1] In 2013, she made her television debut in the CBBC entertainment series The Johnny and Inel Show as a child singer, and appeared as various characters in the CBeebies comedy programme Gigglebiz.[3][4] The following year, she appeared in an episode of 4 O'Clock Club.[5] Fitton also appeared in advertisements for Asda and McDonald's.[5]
In June 2020, Fitton appeared in an episode of the BBC medical soap opera Doctors as Jessie Mortimer.[6] In November 2022, Fitton joined the cast of ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Lauren Bolton, the daughter of Reece Bolton (Scott Anson), a member of an extremist group that recruits Max Turner (Paddy Bever) who she begins dating.[7] She leaves in January 2023 after the character's father is arrested and her subsequent break up with Max.[8][9] Fitton reprised the role five months later on a permanent basis.[10][11] She told of how being in Coronation Street was her "childhood dream" and that she was "surprised to be asked back" (to the soap) following her initial exit.[12][13][14]
Filmography
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2013 | The Johnny and Inel Show | Child singer | Episode: "The Launch of Jynel" | [3] |
2013 | Gigglebiz | Various | Recurring role | [4] |
2014 | 4 O'Clock Club | Young girl | 1 episode | [5] |
2015 | Coronation Street | Extra | ||
2020 | Britain's Got Talent | Member of Sign Along With Us | ||
2020 | Doctors | Jessie Mortimer | Episode: "Stepping Stones" | [6] |
2022–present | Coronation Street | Lauren Bolton | Regular role | [8] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d "12-year-old releases her own CD to help poorly children". Bury Times. 21 November 2014. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "And So It Begins Chapter 21✨". Instagram. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "The Johnny & Inel Show – Series 1, Episode 2". British Comedy Guide. Archived from the original on 10 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Here's where Coronation Street fans recognised newcomer Lauren from". Digital Spy. 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 20 June 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b c "Cait Fitton at Spotlight". Spotlight. Archived from the original on 31 March 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Doctors, Series 21, Stepping Stones". BBC. Archived from the original on 10 September 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Street casts ex-CBeebies star in Max's terrifying grooming plot". Daily Mirror. 3 November 2022. Archived from the original on 13 November 2022. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Coronation Street's Lauren Bolton exit confirmed: "For now we say goodbye"". Radio Times. 13 January 2023. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Street star Cait Fitton addresses Lauren's exit from soap". Digital Spy. 9 January 2023. Archived from the original on 23 January 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Street star Cait Fitton reveals upsetting return storyline for Lauren". Digital Spy. 23 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Street's Cait Fitton reveals how 'ticking timebomb' Lauren 'explodes' in shocking scene". Metro. 28 August 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Street star Cait Fitton reveals Ryan twist in Lauren's storyline". Digital Spy. 29 August 2023. Archived from the original on 2 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Street star surprised to be asked back after exit". County Press. 24 June 2023. Archived from the original on 24 June 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ^ "Coronation Street's Cait Fitton shares her childhood dream of being on soap". Digital Spy. 7 August 2023. Archived from the original on 28 August 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
External links
edit- Cait Fitton at IMDb