He may be a star of one of the biggest show's on telly but Jude Riordan still has to do the same thing as any other 11-year-old, and that's going to school. Fans best know the young actor for playing Sam Blakeman in Coronation Street.
16.06.2022 - 14:47 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Catherine Tyldesley has delighted fans by confirming her return to the small screen. The actress, who is best known for playing Eva Price in Coronation Street, confirmed the news on Instagram after a catch-up with her former ITV soap co-star.
Back in 2017, Cath confirmed she was leaving the cobbles after seven years and went on to star in Sky's Trollied and BBC's Scarborough before appearing in ITV drama Viewpoint last year.
Now the 38-year-old has confirmed her next project, weeks after welcoming her second child into the world. She revealed the news on Instagram with a photo of herself showing her dark locks sweeping her shoulders as she wore a knitted pink tanktop over a white shirt.
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"Meet 'Kate'," she wrote alongside the snap to her thousands of followers before revealing she had actually filmed for the TV show while pregnant with her daughter, Iris. She said: "I had a glorious time filming this (despite the morning sickness) … standby/set your planners!"
She then added: "It’s back and it’s bloody brilliant #McDonald&Dodds @itv 8pm THIS SUNDAY!" before her former Corrie co-stars rushed to share their support. Rosie Webster actress Helen Flanagan said: "Yes babe", while Charlie Condou, who played Marcus in the ITV soap, said: "Pretty in pink". Meanwhile, Charley Webb, who starred as Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale, simply left a flame emoji under Cath's post.
Fans were also sharing their excitement. @denipip15 said: "Woo hoo, love this programme." @ellsnicholas commented: "Exciting! Can’t wait to watch." @littlenatty4 wrote: "Love McDonald and Dodds so very excited it is back and just fab you are in this too @auntiecath17."
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He may be a star of one of the biggest show's on telly but Jude Riordan still has to do the same thing as any other 11-year-old, and that's going to school. Fans best know the young actor for playing Sam Blakeman in Coronation Street.
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