Coronation Street legend Chris Gascoyne, who plays the iconic Peter Barlow in the soap, is expected to earn big bucks in his new panto role away from the show.
Reports suggest the actor is likely to follow on from fellow soap stars and earn 'six figures' from his upcoming panto job this Christmas.
The TV star, 55, has been on the cobbles for 23 years, but is now set to say goodbye to the street, as he becomes Captain Hook in Peter Pan later this year.
His latest role was announced by the Alban Arena in Saint Albans in July and it's been speculated that the star could 'earn £130,000' for starring in the pantomime.
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