And so, it's over to Lara, who is on twitter @larapetale
"I think Stella is a very diverse character, you either love her or you hate her, and in my case love her.
She is strong, independent and has been like this from the offset. From being Leanne's biological mother to being run over by a drunken Carla, Stella has never been short of big storylines - and that was only in her first 6 months!
I know everyone has an opinion and that is totally justifiable but I just wanted to respond, and as you said defend her.
She has been on our screens for almost two years now and in my opinion contributed greatly to the events which occurred in that time. She has been at the centre for many story lines, each showing a different side to Stella, from the vulnerable Stella to the fiesty Stella and I'm sure there's plenty more sides to be see!"
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