TAN-talising: Michelle Keegan looks VERY tanned as she returns to Coronation Street following Dubai holiday with Mark Wright
Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan may have just swapped the coastline for the cobbles, but her Dubai tan is clearly going nowhere.
The TV star, who has just returned from a romantic holiday with Mark Wright, looked borderline orange as she filmed scenes in Manchester on Monday morning.
In fact, the 26 year-old's complexion looked even brighter against they grey backdrop of the fictional district of Weatherfield.
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Have you been Tangoed? Michelle's deep tan looked out of place in Weatherfield
The TV star, who has just returned from a romantic holiday with Mark Wright, looked borderline orange
Adding insult to injury, Michelle was asked to wear an orange detailed coat to keep her warm between takes.
Fortunately, it all seemed to work for her character, Tina McIntyre, who has a penchant for excessive fake tan, huge hoop earrings and a 'scouse brow'.
But, according to an insider, make-up artists on the ITV series deliberately had to try and tone down her sun-kissed glow to make the scenes believable.
Michelle Keegan wears a huge orange & black coat in the cold Manchester morning
Action: Peter Barlow (played by Chris Gascoyne) drops off Tina McIntyre (played by Michelle Keegan) in a taxi two roads away from Coronation Street so that no one will see them
And although she enjoyed a restful break with her husband-to-be, she was forced to hit the cobbles running with some gritty storylines.
Ahead of her forthcoming exit from the long-running drama, Michelle could be seen filming scenes with actor Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) with whom her character has been having an affair.
Their secrets risk unraveling when Gary Windass (played by Mikey North) spots the couple agruing.
Caught out: Gary Windass (played by Mikey North) spots the couple agruing outside the taxi and gets suspicious
Fortunately, art is not imitating life for Michelle who is blissfully happy with her TOWIE fiance. When he was spotted in London after the trip he was also super-tanned - especially against his white top.
They met on a new year's break in Dubai back in December 2011, before getting engaged in the Middle Eastern holiday hotspot in September 2012. So it was only right that they returned to the United Arab Emirates once again, last week.
Enjoying a stroll down the pristine white sands at Grosvenor House Hotel, the 26-year-old actress displayed her toned and tanned pins in a multi-coloured, tribal print bandeau playsuit.
Bronze age: Mark Wright out and about at the BBC Studios following his Dubai trip
Not much better: Mark was equally super-tanned after his break in the United Arab Emirates
The couple looked the picture of happiness as they enjoyed their time together, with the former TOWIE star planting a huge kiss on his stunning wife-to-be's head as they made their way inside the hotel.
And as well as enjoying a well-earned break from their busy schedules, Mark and Michelle spent some time sampling the vibrant nightlife of Dubai.
Posting a shot on his Twitter page of the couple sipping on cocktails while sat on a beach bed at Blue Marlin, Mark wrote: 'Partying at blue marlin dubai !! A Couple that raves together stays together !! (sic).'
Fun in the sun: Michelle Keegan displayed her toned and tanned pins in a multi-coloured, tribal print bandeau playsuit as she strolled down the beach at Dubai's Grosvenor House Hotel with fiance Mark Wright
Life's a beach: Showcasing her golden holiday skin in the skimpy number, the former Coronation Street star showed off her striking natural features with minimal make-up, and wore her flowing raven locks pushed back from her face with a pair of oversized shades
Cute couple: Carrying her flip-flops in her hand as she felt the warm sand between her toes, the Manchester-born beauty completed her beach look with a large black tote bag and a cute anklet
A well-earned break: Opting for a low-key look, Mark, 27, covered up his muscular physique in a simple black T-shirt, which he teamed with shorts and flip-flops
Although Michelle's long, lean figure is positively envy-inducing, the talented actress proved she wasn't watching what she was eating too much while on holiday.
Uploading a shot of a huge, cheesy burger and a plate of greasy fries, she tweeted: 'Dubai airport have THE best burgers I've ever had!!!'
Mark and Michelle met on a new year's holiday to Dubai back in December 2011, before getting engaged in the Middle Eastern holiday hotspot in September 2012.
Back where it all began: Mark and Michelle met on a new year's holiday to Dubai back in December 2011, before getting engaged in the Middle Eastern holiday hotspot in September 2012
And the reality star turned TV presenter recently admitted spending three months apart from his stunning girlfriend due to work commitments was the catalyst for him popping the question.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, he said: 'I was desperate to see her, I missed her so much and that’s when I realised, ‘f*****g hell, this is intense’.
'I couldn’t be away from her for that long, so I thought I’m going to get on this flight and propose.
It's party time! As well as enjoying a well-earned break from their busy schedules, Mark and Michelle spent some time sampling the vibrant nightlife of Dubai, posting a shot of them sipping cocktails on a beach bed at Blue Marlin
He's found his Mrs Wright: The reality star turned TV presenter recently admitted spending three months apart from his stunning girlfriend due to work commitments was the catalyst for him popping the question last year
'I flew Michelle to Dubai and that’s where I told her I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her.
'I’ve got now, for the first time in my life, what I’ve always wanted and what every boy dreams of – affection in a relationship, love, best friend, a girl I fancy… everything rolled into one.'
Michelle was previously engaged to The Wanted singer Max George, while Mark was formerly engaged to his childhood sweetheart and TOWIE co-star Lauren Goodger.
Tasty treat: Although Michelle's long, lean figure is positively envy-inducing, the talented actress proved she wasn't watching what she was eating too much while on holiday and posted a shot of a huge, cheesy burger and a plate of greasy fries
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