The Good Ship Murder viewers all say same thing about Claire Sweeney’s replacement (Image: Channel 5)
The Good Ship Murder viewers have delivered their verdict on Claire Sweeney’s replacement.
The drama kicked off its second series on Friday night (January 10). The show follows former detective turned cruise ship singer Jack Grayling (.
Along with the ship’s first officer, Kate Woods (Catherine Tyldesley), the pair investigate a series of murders onboard the cruise. And for the brand new series, the pair were back doing what they do best.
This time, it was a murder at the opera that caught the attention of Jack and Kate. And things soon spiralled out of control when Jack’s daughter ended up running away with a suspect from the investigation.
However, one notable cast member who didn’t return was Claire Sweeney – who played Beverley, the cruise director in series 1.
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Claire was a firm favourite on the show (Image: ITV)
Claire’s exit was announced last year, as is down to scheduling conflicts with . The actress plays Cassie Plummer on the ITV soap.
Instead of Claire on The Good Ship Murder, Hollyoaks actor Ross Adams has filled her absence, playing cruise director Colin Smallwood.
And it’s fair to say Colin has gone down a treat with the show’s loyal legion of viewers. One person wrote on X: “Loving Colin on The Good Ship Murder.” Someone else said: “Sad Claire’s not back but I’m liking the new director.”
Echoing their thoughts, a third wrote: “I bloody love Colin.” Another chimed in and declared: “You never disappoint Mr Rosco!!!!”
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Claire’s replacement went down a treat with viewers (Image: Channel 5)
Speaking to the press about Sweeney’s departure, co-stars and Catherine Tyldesley, empathised with her decision and expressed hope for her eventual return.
Shayne, who plays singer Jack Grayling, said: “To lose Claire was sad for us all. But hopefully not for good. We know that she’s deep in the scripts for , and me and Cath have been there.
“We know when you’re involved in such big storylines, you’re going to be committed to that. So there’s always room [for Claire in the cast]. And she’s such a character as well for the show, that she is missed.”
The Good Ship Murder airs on Channel 5.