Michelle Keegan lands major six-figure deal in first project since welcoming baby Palma

Daily Record

12-06-2025

Michelle Keegan has reportedly signed up for a major TV project, which will be her first on-screen role since giving birth to her daughter Palma in March.
Michelle Keegan has reportedly landed an eye-watering six figure deal after welcoming her daughter Palma with husband Mark Wright. T he Fool Me Once star, 38, and former TOWIE star, 38, welcomed daughter Palma Elizabeth Wright on March 6, and took to social media to share their happy news earlier this year.
Alongside a black and white snap of them holding their newborn's tiny hand, the couple wrote: "Together we have a new love to share … Our little girl. Palma Elizabeth Wright … 06.03.25." The former Corrie star recently celebrated her 38th birthday with Mark and Palma while enjoying the Spanish sun in Marbella.
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She is now reportedly set to embark on her first big project since becoming as mum as The Sun reports she has reportedly signed a contract to become a promotional face for Sky. The publication has reported that Keegan will film advertising material for the broadcaster, alongside Luther star Idris Elba, who has long been a brand ambassador for Sky.
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Michelle already has an existing relationship with Sky, having starred in comedy-drama Brassic since 2019, the Metro reports.
Sky confirmed production is well underway on the show's seventh and final series which will return to screens later this year.
This led to some speculation that the show had been suddenly axed but Michelle, who plays Erin Croft in the programme, took to Instagram to shut down these rumours.
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Sharing a video of the cast, she wrote: "And just for the record… Brassic has not been 'AXED' or 'cancelled' it's come to a natural end after 6 fantastic seasons and we're currently in the middle of making the 7th and final season."
The post on her Instagram stories continued: "Sending love to all the Brassic fans out there."
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Sky were also keen to reiterate that Brassic had not been axed after hailing it as their most successful comedy ever.
A spokesperson said: "Fans very quickly became attached to this dynamic group of friends, as they found unconventional ways to win at life in northern suburbia."
"We would like to thank Joe Gilgun, Danny Brocklehurst and the whole cast and crew – past and present – for bringing us all a truly iconic series, which we've loved for its special mix of hilarity and heart."
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Brassic first premiered in August 2019 and will be coming to an end later this year, with no official release date being confirmed as of yet.
One of Keegan's most successful roles to date came early last year when she played the leading character, Maya Stern, in the on-screen adaptation of Harlan Coben's novel, Fool Me Once.
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The thriller series, which dropped on Netflix on January 1 2024, was a huge success on the streaming platform.
Fool Me Once was number one in 91 Netflix countries and seen by 61 million people in the first two weeks.
Michelle was applauded for her outstanding performance and described the reaction to the show as "overwhelming".
She was honoured with the 2024 Variety Club Silver Heart Award for outstanding achievement in global television and streaming for her role in Fool Me Once.