CORONATION Street veteran Bill Roache has reportedly landed a six figure pay packet to stay on the show for his 90th birthday next year.
According to The Daily Star, ITV bosses are hashing out a bumper deal for a 12 month contract for the actor - who plays Ken Barlow , after his current one comes to end later this year.
Bill will turn 90 in April, and next year will be his 62nd on the show - although his character is only 82 - and there are plans for a major storyline to mark the occasion.
A source told the paper: "Bill is a huge part of Coronation Street and they know how much the fans adore him. "They love the idea of marking his 90th birthday with a great storyline. "Bill may be pushing 90 but he still has the energy, passion and talent.
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