One of the most controversial storylines the character was involved in was her dalliance with prostitution in 1987, although it did earn the programme a considerable amount of negative press at the time and was accused of promoting a negative association between single mothers and prostitution.
A highly debated plot point involving the character was her involvement with escort services in 1987, which drew intense media scrutiny and criticism, with some arguing that it reinforced a negative image of single mothers and sex work.