Coronation Street has recast the character of Aadi Alahan after the actor playing him left the show to focus on his A-levels.
Zennon Ditchett has portrayed Aadi – the son of Dev Alahan – since 2009 and left at the end of last year to concentrate on school work.
Aadi will now be played by Manchester actor Adam Hussain, Corrie producers said. His first appearance will be on April 15 alongside Tanisha Gorey, who plays his twin Asha.
Hussain joins the show as the Alahan twins find themselves at the centre of a new storyline exploring the “devastating harm” caused by sexting.
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