 Tamaddon and her character exited the soap opera in September 2015 alongside co-star Craig Charles who played Andrea's boyfriend Lloyd Mullaney.Tamaddon was runner-up in ITV's "Soapstar Superstar" which led to her singing with Michael Ball at the Opera House in Blackpool in March 2007 during his tour.For finishing second she raised £25,000 for Brian House Children's Hospice in Bispham.