Her Connie Beauchamp’s battle with PTSD and addiction is about to come to a head, as she’s finally forced to face up to her drug problem in dramatic scenes tonight. There is so much to love about Connie Beauchamp’s (played by Amanda Mealing) return to Holby ED. My weight. The 51-year-old actress, who plays doctor Connie Beauchamp, tweeted: R… In short, Amanda looked SMOKING HOT. She's widely known for her role as brunette Connie Beauchamp on BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty. The Connie Beauchamp actress took to Twitter to state: "I'm forced to address something I'd hoped not to. 'Can you get me from the good side and not this feeding tube?'" The actress, 51, attended the red carpet award ceremony on Wednesday (26 September) and left her Casualty character Connie Beauchamp totally in the shade. In an explosive new clip teasing what’s to come as the storyline hits breaking point for Connie, the character seems about ready to recognise she desperately needs help. Connie is the ultimate alpha female – she’s a strong leader, a brilliant clinician and takes no prisoners. Mealing appeared as cardiothoracic consultant Connie Beauchamp in BBC One's BAFTA award winning medical drama series Holby City from 1 June 2004 to 28 December 2010, announcing her decision to quit Holby City in October 2010, filming her final scenes in October and her departure seeing her resigning from her position at the hospital. CASUALTY star Amanda Mealing has hit out at “insensitive” claims she’s suffering from an eating disorder. WW formerly Weight Watchers Recommended for you 56:02 Susan Boyle - I Dreamed A Dream - Les Miserables - Official Britains Got Talent 2009 - Duration: 7:08. Constance "Connie" Beauchamp (formerly Chase; born 16 May 1963) MBBS, FRCS, FETCS is a senior consultant in emergency medicine, former cardiothoracic surgeon and the Clinical Lead of Holby City Hospital's emergency department. Casualty has confirmed that Amanda Mealing will be taking a break from her role as Connie Beauchamp.. Eventually, Nicky diagnosed Raymond with SMA Syndrome, which was actually caused by his immense weight loss. Casualty spoilers: Connie Beauchamp heartbroken as colleague’s shock exit teased 2 hours ago Connie Beauchamp (played by Amanda Mealing) returned to the ED earlier this year after being dismissed from the department by Casualty stalwart Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson). But Amanda Mealing stunned viewers as … Casualty viewers were left stunned as Connie Beauchamp actress Amanda Mealing showed off her transformation on This Morning.. Is Connie Beauchamp leaving Casualty for good as Amanda Mealing exits? Casualty favourite Amanda Mealing has taken to Twitter to hit back at claims she is suffering from an eating disorder. Continuing to get worse and worse on the BBC soap, Connie has alienated colleagues and lost friends, with no one able to fully understand the trauma she’s going through. CASUALTY star Amanda Mealing has hit out at “insensitive” claims she’s suffering from an eating disorder. The star … The 51-year-old actress, who plays doctor Connie Beauchamp, tweeted: R… Connie (Amanda Mealing) has been struggling with her mental health for some time, even though she’s refused to acknowledge it. By Liz Thomas Updated: 04:15 EDT, 22 April 2008 Raymond was fuming when he found out the treatment, saying: "That'll go down well on my next job, won't it? AMANDA MEALING, best known for portraying the role of Connie Beauchamp in Casualty, took a break from the BBC show last year for reasons she has now revealed have been to … 'Five years ago doctors said I might not be here,' says triumphant Holby City cancer star. Casualty Casualty star reveals she was injured for real during Connie Beauchamp attack Looks like there could be a wait until Connie's assailant is revealed