ITV Benidorm icon credits friend for saving her from homelessness
Benidorm legend Crissy Rock, who played Janey York in ITV's hit comedy, has opened up about her lifestyle, which she describes as 'living like a nomad'
ITV comedy legend Crissy Rock has candidly revealed her unconventional way of life that she likens to "living like a nomad". The actress, well-known for her portrayal of the Solana hotel's Janey Yorke on Benidorm, is preparing to embark on a nationwide tour and admits to a lifestyle that sees her moving from "couch to couch".
Speaking with Express.co.uk, the 66-year-old Liverpudlian shared: "Me, I'm like a nomad. I live from place to place to place. My wardrobe is just the boot of my car. If it wasn't for my friend, I would be living in a hostel or a cardboard box. When I'm in Liverpool, I go and see her and I have family and that so I just sort of move around from couch to couch."
Crissy opened up about why she's adopted a nomadic existence, explaining: "It's just my job, it takes me everywhere."
She stressed: "You can't become complacent, because every job is different."
While chatting about her eagerly awaited tour, Crissy gave fans a teaser of what to expect as she transforms from Christine Murray into the fabulous Crissy Rock. Amazed by the public response, she confessed: "It's gone berserk. I can't believe it. I'm really excited about it", reports the Daily Star.
She alluded to sharing the highs and lows of her journey, intending to cover the ups and downs while ensuring laughter remains at the heart of her story. Crissy remarked: "I think that's how I've coped with my life. Through humour."
Crissy has admitted that she's completely on board for a Benidorm revival, despite being busy with her one-woman show.
She revealed: "I've heard that the show could come back and I think that it would be brilliant if they did bring it back. But I can't say much, but I would love it to happen. It's up to the writer, and I think that you couldn't say half of the things now. You'd have to be politically correct, so would it be the same?
"The full cast, all of them, were brilliant. We had a lovely time. I think it was so popular because people could relate to the characters. They all knew someone who was like that. They could relate to the people who were on the programme."
She also suggested a potential storyline for the show's return: "I think it would be fab if Janey Yorke and Joyce Temple-Savage got back and locked horns over who was managing the Solana. That would be good, wouldn't it? Because they hated each other."
Currently, Crissy is touring the UK with her show An Evening With Crissy Rock: From Bedlam To Benidorm, promising to deliver the fun in June 2025 and extending the fun into Spring 2026.
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