Jacqueline Denise Welch (born 22 May 1958) is an English actress, dancer and television presenter. As an actress, she is best known for her roles as Natalie Barnes in
Coronation Street and Steph Haydock in
Waterloo Road. She is also known for her appearances as a regular panellist on the ITV lunchtime chat show
Loose Women from 1999 until October 2013.
Welch was a contestant on
Dancing on Ice in January 2011, where she was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers. She competed in the ITV celebrity dancing show
Stepping Out with her husband artist Lincoln Townley.
In January 2012, Welch was crowned the winner of the ninth series of
Celebrity Big Brother.