 However, in 2008, as the character dominated more storylines, some fans began to tire of her as well as her behaviour.The baby-swap storyline, which Michelle was central to, was largely panned by both fans and critics, columnist Grace Dent said of the plot; "...It feels like something ripped from a copy of "Pick Me Up" magazine and read to me laboriously over 22 weeks".In September 2008, Marsh won the award for 'Best Dressed Soap Star' at the Inside Soap Awards.