Dancing on Ice runner-up who disappeared from public fame after high profile split with ITV legend and sitcom stardom
SHE had a starring BBC sitcom role and was a runner-up in Dancing on Ice.
While some of her former co-stars still regularly appear on-screen, Clare Buckfield took a different path.
The now-48-year-old played Jenny Porter in BBC's 2point4 Children during most of the 90s.
This sitcom followed a seemingly average, working-class London family.
However, their world was regularly turned upside-down by bad luck and bizarre occurrences
Clare took over the role beginning in the third series, succeeding Clare Woodgate.
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Her castmates included Belinda Lang (Mrs Clam in Sister Boniface), John Pickard (Dominic Reilly in Hollyoaks) and the late Gary Olsen.
Although nowadays, she has a much different career path as a celebrant.
Celebrants are trained professionals who lead events such as wedding or funeral services.
Writing on her website, Clare shared: "I specialise in creating personalised wedding and funeral ceremonies that cater to the unique needs and preferences of each family.
"With a focus on delivering a unique and exceptional experience, crafted with heartfelt sincerity."
Away from the screen, Clare had a long-term relationship with ITV star Declan Donnelly.
Clare and Dec were together for a decade, spanning 1993 up until 2003.
In 2007, she ventured into reality TV for that year's series of Dancing on Ice.
Other stars who took part include Blue's Duncan James, Home and Away's Emily Symons and Steps' Lisa Scott-Lee.
Partnered with Andrei Lipanov, he and Clare finished as runners-up to Kyran Bracken and Melanie Lambert.
For two years, Clare starred in BBC teen drama Grange Hill, portraying Natasha Stevens.
She appeared opposite twin sister Julie Buckfield, who played Natalie Stevens.
The two later both auditioned for 2point4 children, with Clare landing the role of Jenny.
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Clare has featured in episodes of Holby City, Doctors and Dangerfield.
She has also provided her voice in Doctor Who’s spin-off audio episodes.
