Coronation Street's Andy Whyment responds to soap exit concerns as he's seen in completely new role

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Coronation Street star Andy Whyment has responded to comments about his future on the show after he was seen taking on a completely new role.

Fans of the actor, and his cobbles co-stars, will know that he's partial to taking to the mic as Andy, who is famed for playing Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap, is often seen leading a sing-a-long at Corrie's various parties throughout the year.

But this time, he took his singing skills away from the iconic streets of Weatherfield and led a rendition of Kings of Leon's hit song Sex on Fire at a local festival alongside a band called Organised Mayhem. READ MORE: Coronation Street's Leanne Battersby star says there's 'trouble ahead' as downfall 'begins' READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here Taking to Instagram with a clip of his moment on stage, Andy wrote: "Had a top day at Punch Fest, and it was a privilege to get up and do a song with @organised.mayhem1 who I think are a very talented band especially as they are only 14 years of age!!" Corrie co-star Tony Maudsley was quick to respond with the George Shuttleworth actor commenting: "You little ROCK STAR!!!

LOVE IT!!!!" Former soap star Brooke Vincent, who previously played Weatherfield's Sophie Webster, also replied: "I love watching you sing." And many of Andy's fans and followers were keen to react to the clip with one mentioning the recent news of Liam and Noel Gallagher ending their 15-year feud, saying: "Think Oasis have just found there support act," to which the soap star replied: "Absolutely buzzing Oasis are getting back together." Another fan, meanwhile, said: "Leaving Corrie to pursue a music career are we now," to which Andy wrote back: "Absolutely not Corrie my number 1 but enjoying singing