Coronation Street star Colson Smith was spotted by fans in his 'new job' weeks after taking part in Celebrity Big Brother. The actor recently returned to the cobbles after finishing the ITV reality series in third place.
28.03.2024 - 15:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street star Colson Smith made an admission about life post-Celebrity Big Brother as he settles back into his normal routine. It's been almost a week since the actor finished in third place in the reboot of the ITV reality show behind runner-up Nikita Kuzmin and eventual winner David Potts.
But Colson didn't have much time between leaving the famous house and heading back to Weatherfield as he returned to work on Monday (March 25). Luckily, however, he admitted it wasn't too difficult a shift.
As he returned to Corrie's Salford-based set, Colson appeared via video link from the Rovers Return on Good Morning Britain and told hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley how his time since leaving the CBB house played out and how he didn't have the toughest day at work ahead.
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Colson, who plays PC Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, said: "Literally straight out the house, slept in London, had the wrap party, into a car, script straight in front of me, ready to get back on the beat. But today I only have one line.."
So you know, I can’t complain today, they are easing me back in Weatherfield." Pressed for what he needs to say, the 25-year-old revealed: "The line is ‘How old are you?’. It’s taken me all weekend as well."
But aside from work, Colson has been sharing updates as he returned to his fitness regime- but is finding it tough. "My legs aren't impressed with me for having three weeks off..." Colson said alongside a selfie after doing a 6km run in just 33 minutes.
The next day, the soap star headed back to the gym and posed for a mirror selfie close to the weights.
Coronation Street star Colson Smith was spotted by fans in his 'new job' weeks after taking part in Celebrity Big Brother. The actor recently returned to the cobbles after finishing the ITV reality series in third place.
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