Jayde Adams makes a very welcome guest appearance in Beyond Paradise series 2, and she leaves Humphrey feeling a little hot under the collar!
The comedian and actress gained a huge new following of fans when she appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022. Although her appearance ultimately proved controversial, she was a great contestant, and one of the first female same sex partnership to be paired on the show.
So what is she famous for, what is she doing now, and what has she said about trolls who criticise her weight? And what happened to her beloved sister?
Here’s everything you need to know about the TV star Jayde Adams, who guest stars in Beyond Paradise.
Who plays Sandy Reynolds in Beyond Paradise?
Jayde Adams plays the comic character of Sandy Reynolds in Beyond Paradise. She appears in the series 2 finale (Friday, April 26, 2024).
The cafe worker tries to tempt Humphrey with a little “sauce”, before raising her eyebrows and offering him some “physical activity”. Of course, he quickly discovers – to his relief – that Sandy is simply touting her 60s workout class on the beach…
She later pops up as Humphrey and Martha are having their wedding party.
Jayde’s fans won’t be AT ALL surprised to see that Jayde wears some fabulously colourful and unique outfits on the show!
What is Jayde Adams famous for?
Jayde Adams is best known as a comedian, having started performing stand-up comedy in 2011, following the premature death of her beloved sister Jenna.
She subsequently won several comedy awards, and was nominated for the coveted Best Newcomer with her Edinburgh Fringe debut stand-up hour. Her Amazon Prime special, Serious Black Jumper, was also a huge hit after being released worldwide and long-listed for an Emmy.
In 2014, she won the Funny Women Award.
Jayde is also known as an actor, writer and opera singer! Of course, Strictly Come Dancing fans will know she took part on the show in 2022.
She is also known for fronting a We Are England documentary about her home town. Jayde has popped up on telly screens in the likes of The Great British Menu, Pointless Celebrities, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Taskmaster, and House of Games.
Among her other TV credits are Channel 4’s Snackmasters, which she hosts, and Netflix food show Crazy Delicious.
What has Jayde Adams been in?
Jayde’s TV acting career began in 2013, when she appeared in the TV comedy series Hunka Wunda. Two years later, she popped up in Sky Comedy Christmas Shorts.
After appearing in episodes of Borderline, Sick Note, and Good Omens, she joined the cast of The Outlaws as Julie.
In 2021, she starred in BBC Two BAFTA-winning comedy Alma’s Not Normal. The series also starred Lorraine Ashbourne, and Siobhan Finneran.
Most recently, Jayde created and starred in the heartwarming sitcom Ruby Speaking. The six-parter followed the misadventures of Ruby, a worker at a Bristol call centre, and her ragtag bunch of colleagues. Katherine Kelly was superb as the David Brent-like boss.
Her film roles have included playing Kelly in A Gert Lush Christmas, Miss Bourne in The Fence, and Claire in Greatest Day. Greatest Day is the 2023 film of The Band musical, featuring the songs of Take That.
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