Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has teased fans over scenes that didn't make the 'final cut' as he was seen alongside another famous face. The actor is currently known for playing George Shuttleworth in the ITV soap.
15.03.2024 - 13:17 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has been celebrating as he confirmed his future of the show. The actor is currently known for playing George Shuttleworth in the ITV soap having made his debut in 2020 as the son of Archie Shuttleworth.
George arrived in Weatherfield when he began doing business with Preston's Petals after taking over Shuttleworth's Independent Funeral Directors after his father died. Then in January 2021, George and Gail Platt discovered that they shared great-great grandparents, Augustus and Fanny Page.
Since then Corrie fans have seen George strike up a relationship with Eileen Grimshaw, is even now working with her son, Todd, at the undertakers and his sister Glenda, played by Jodie Prenger, has also made the famous street her home.
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Now, Tony has revealed fans can expect to see more of George as he confirmed his contract had been renewed in a social media post on Friday (March 15).
The soap star, who is also known for playing Kenneth Du Beke in ITV comedy Benidorm, shared on X, formerly known as Twitter: "WooHooo!!! That's me (and George) staying on at @itvcorrie till at least July 2025 and I couldn't be happier. As they say...if it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
And his fans and followers were quick to help him celebrate the news. @welshjaci said: "So pleased! You are great! Doggie will be well fed!" @mikepriestley13 commented: "Fantastic news. George is brilliant and you play him very well." @PatLovesTheatre wrote: "Fantastic news, so well deserved and so thrilled to see more of George xx."
@KerryTaylor75 replied: "Great news!!
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