Coronation Street introduced a new character into the ITV soap on Friday night and he soon got fans talking. Newcomer Frank Bardsley made his way into the Rovers Return and struck up a conversation with barman Sean Tully.
He wasted no time in asking Sean, played by Antony Cotton, about his experiences in the online dating world as he joked about swiping the wrong way meaning he keeps meeting men that he really isn't really interested in.
Always the one for a gossip and a bit of theatrics, Sean agreed to help Frank with his latest date. Sean managed to help Frank out of his situation by pretending to be a disgruntled love interest.
But when he date wasn't having any of it, the Underworld machinist commented that Frank had a strange rash 'down there' which soon saw his date scupper. READ MORE: ITV Corrie's Michael Le Vell confirms co-star has finished filming after leaving on-screen wife 'heartbroken' But as the scenes aired, Corrie fans were distracted and couldn't help but recognise the actor Simon O'Brien for his former role in another soap. @Thecaseisalter1 tweeted: "#Corrie #CoronationStreet Damon Grant from Brookside is in the Rovers Return on a blind date.
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