Coronation Street star Rob Mallard couldn't contain his excitement as his off-screen partner Matthew Martin made an unexpected cameo on the cobbles.
Rob, known for his role as the troubled Daniel Osbourne, cheered on his partner as he stepped into the shoes of a police officer in a thrilling scene where Claire Sweeney's character, Cassie Plummer, found herself on the wrong side of the law.
Claire herself took to social media to praise her co-star's appearance, posting on Instagram: "How fabulous you were." Grateful for his moment in the spotlight, Matthew shared the inside scoop on Instagram about how he landed his surprise gig on the iconic soap.
He posted a picture alongside his beaming boyfriend Rob, captioning the snap: "Ey mam! I'm on the telly box! Quite a surreal time being pulled in SUPER last minute to step in as a Policeman to arrest Cassie Plummer." He expressed his thanks to @mossy737 for the opportunity to join Corrie and heaped praise on his partner for his unwavering support and mentorship.
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