Tracey Interview

Sunset Valley Star Kate Ford On Show Return
Sunset valley’s Tracey, played by actress Kate Ford, talks about what we can expect from the valley this Summer… 
Are you enjoying being back 
It’s absolutely amazing to be honest! Like most of our cast, we just can’t believe it. Sunset Valley is back and ready to give some amazing stories”.
What do you love about Tracey Jones?
“She’s a proper woman’s woman. I love her. She has been through it all, and the stuff coming up is just what I love about her. She’s honest and always willing to do the right thing. She cares about her friends, like Karyn and her sister-in-law Cilla. I love them both!”
How are Ian and Tracey?
“They are on good terms. The last year was quite a lot for them what with Jim and Karyn, but it was nice to have the backseat this time. I believe Tracey and Ian dominated the show in the early years. I think that is what makes them so crucial to the blood of Sunset Valley. But they are great at the moment. Ian isn’t happy about Tracey seeing Jim in prison, and now that he escapes, he’s paranoid for her ha-ha. I think his overprotective nature stems from what happened with Larrie McCullough”
What would you like to see from Tracey?
“Maybe a more family storyline. Something truthful and less sensational. I think Tracey’s at an age where she can’t be dealing with drama, although it followers her around. I love the actresses who play Amy and Bethany, so some more scenes with them for sure.”
What can you tell us about Tracey that we should look forward to this Summer?
“Well Tracey and Ian are not the focus, bu they are elemental to the murder storyline as Cilla and Tracey are somewhat suspects. Like I said with Ian, he becomes overprotective, and Tracey sees the overprotective nature of Sam Atkins in Laura, and that makes Tracey her bond with Laura more. We were beginning to see the start of a new friendship there, and so it continues.”
Tracey loves making friends. Do these friendships lead anywhere that you are aware of?
“That a sneaky question ha-ha, but yeah, in a way, they all do. Like with Karyn. They became friends over their shared experiences with Larrie, and it has been interesting to see how it developed between them. Their friendship was tested over Jim I remember, so it’s always good to keep characters in friends’ groups because the writers see potential in the storylines. I do not know where this Laura and Tracey friendship is going, but I’m excited either way. I love working with Clara!”
What can we expect from Ian’s overprotective nature?
“He goes into paranoid mode, in a way. Similar to when he was keeping Cathlene captive in their house. Tracey sees this behaviour and is worried for him. Ian, juts like Tracey, have been scarred over what happened with Cathlene, Jim and Karyn in a way. From the stalking, the fire and everything else. Ian ultimately finds it hard to get back to normality”.