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Coronation Street’s Jude Riordan sends sweet message to his Emmerdale star dad
Coronation Street actor Jude Riordan has penned an adorable message to his famous dad while celebrating his birthday.Jude has played Sam Blakeman on the cobbles since 2020 - and his character has been through plenty in such a short time, including the loss of his mum Natasha and building a relationship with dad Nick and step-mum Leanne.But not many fans know that his real life father is also a soap star.Taking to Instagram to celebrate his dad Paul’s birthday, Jude shared a sweet snap of the pair together in a cosy pub, writing: "Happy Birthday Daddy!"He added to his fans: "Thanks for Dad’s Happy Birthdays. Off for a curry soon so it’s a good day all round!"In the snaps, Jude could be seen sitting on a stone wall in the countryside, and another sitting beside his dad who raised a pint glass to the camera with a party hat sticker placed atop his head.Jude’s father Paul has worked as director on various soaps - including Corrie in 2021 when his son was working there.