Coronation Street star Colson Smith says 'I'm not okay' as he shares fear after soap milestone
08.08.2023 - 16:05
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Coronation Street star Colson Smith appears to have revealed his fear of ageing as he told fans 'I'm not okay' ahead of his birthday this weekend. The actor took to Instagram with a selfie when he shared that he'll be celebrating another trip around the sun on Sunday (August 13).
Posing in his car, Colson, who is known for playing Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, failed to smile for the camera as he held up his phone for the snap. Posting it to his Instagram Story, the 24-year-old wrote: "I turn 25 this weekend. I'm not okay with it."
But he could turn it into a double celebration as his birthday will come a week after he marked 12 years on the cobbles. Colson marked the occasion on Sunday (August 6) by sharing a throwback photo with his 180k Instagram followers.
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It shows him more than a decade younger as Craig, cradling a handful of biscuits. Captioning the post, Colson wrote: "12 years of my pal Craig Tinker #TINKS". In a comment, the actor added: "That’s half of my life by way."
And his co-stars both past and present were quick to respond. Ellie Leach, who played his girlfriend Faye Windass until her exit in May, commented: "Craigy" with a red heart emoji. Colson jokingly replied: "He’s still sat sulking in the salon flat," referring to his character's recent heartbreak after she left him for her ex.
David Platt actor Jack P. Shepherd simply added: "Iconic," while former Bethany Platt actress Lucy Fallon echoed her on-screen uncle's comment and posted: "Iconic x".
Meanwhile, Tony Maudsley, who plays George Shuttleworth, added: "Love this! There's nowt in life that a Jammy Dodger can't fix!!" as Andy Whyment, famed for