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Coronation Street fans reckon they've worked out George Shuttleworth's real identity, meaning poor Eileen Grimshaw could be in for a terrifying ordeal. The Weatherfield undertaker, played by Tony Maudsley, let Eileen (Sue Cleaver) down when he snubbed her offer of dinner.Instead, he chose to spend some time with his cat – but fans think he might have a sinister ulterior motive.

Coronation Street’s George Shuttleworth has proved something of an enigma since his arrival on the ITV cobbles back in 2020.Played by Tony Maudsley, George is known for trysts with Mary and Eileen - as well as for his blundering but kind-hearted persona in the funeral parlour with Todd Grimshaw.It was revealed this week that he didn’t want Eileen heading round to his house - blaming his rather overprotective cat.

Coronation Street fans were left delighted when Tony Maudsley shared some exciting news on his soap future with them. The actor joined the ITV soap back in 2020 as George Shuttleworth.

CORONATION Street star Tony Maudsley will keep playing George Shuttleworth after show bosses renewed his contract. The actor - who played hairdresser Kenneth in Benidorm - will stay on the cobbles until at least 2023.

Coronation Street fans were surprised to see another Benidorm star make a cameo on the famous cobbles. The ITV soap already stars Tony Maudsley, who played Kenneth on the popular comedy series, but on Friday 18 March viewers were delighted to see Derren Litten also making an appearance on the show.

Kate Garraway has released her documentary Caring For Derek, and tributes are pouring in for the presenter’s latest insight into her husband’s battle with the aftermath of Covid-19. Derek contracted Covid in 2020 and has been left with a host of health problems, having spent a year in hospital before returning to the family home in April 2021.

They may not share the screen together very often but fans have been left delighted to see Daniel Brocklebank and Julie Goulding spending time together off-screen.

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley blasted the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Nadine Dorries, following her appearance on BBC Breakfast earlier today.The actor took to Twitter to express his thoughts on the chat that saw Nadine suffer a tense exchange with presenter Charlie Stayt.During the conversation, Nadine awkwardly quizzed Charlie on why he was asking her if she had spoken to the Prime Minister in the last 24 hours.Tony reacted to a video shared to Twitter by broadcaster Toby Earle showing the bizarre moment between Nadine and Charlie, which saw the former appearing to be interviewed via a video call from her attic at home.In view of his 71,900 followers, the actor tweeted: “B****y hell.“No wonder they keep her locked in the attic!”Tony’s tweet quickly racked up more than 238 likes, with other Twitter users replying to his remarks.Roz4luv said: “Yes I was watching that.Totally embarrassing.”Hazel15334825 agreed: “My goodness that's awful, so embarrassing.”LadyFiLahLah argued: “I think she looks unwell and very stressed.“Whether or not we agree with policy or poor behaviour we need to also show some compassion and not lower ourselves to their depravity and lack human kindness.”In response, Tony claimed: “I'm not sure she is unwell...she looks stressed because she's struggling to keep up with her own lies.” (sic)During the awkward discussion, Nadine eventually admitted to the BBC presenter there had been communication between herself and Boris Johnson.After Nadine questioned why Charlie was pressing her on the matter, the host insisted: "I'd like to know.”"We've communicated," Nadine revealed.Charlie continued: "I'm really confused, is that a difficult question?"I am just asking if you

Brookside, playing Lindsey Corkhill and has since gone on to appear in a number of shows.However, the 50-year-old revealed to me that her role on Benidorm gave her faith after the shows creator, Brenden Litten "believed in her" after not participating in any TV work for some time.Claire's role on the show saw her appear in the final episode as airport ground staff member, Maxine, coming to blows with families including the Dawson's.Her cameo came as a total 360 degrees moment, which saw her working alongside her former singing teacher who she says was the first person to encourage her to follow her dreams.She told the Daily Star: "I was proud to be in that episode and just to be surrounded by iconic characters really and Johnny Vegas' mum in it, Elsie Kelly, she was my singing teacher in school."The mum-of-one added: "I still call her Mrs Hall which is her married name and that woman is really responsible for my career because she was the first person that picked me out and told me I could sing and set me on my way, really."It just takes one teacher sometimes just to say 'you can do this' and you go 'oh my God, I can' and it paved the way for me and it's thanks to Mrs Hall."She added: "It was the same with Derren because I'd not done any TV for ages and Derren gave me the part in Benidorm and he believed in me and then he gave me the part in Scarborough which he wrote and he believed in me, he's been so wonderful."Claire previously opened up to us, saying: "I'd been a fan of the show for years, I was a massive fan and I think Derren Litten (writer and creator) is brilliant, he's a genius."I always wanted to be in it and I was working with Tony Maudsley who played Kenneth in it."Explaining how she landed the part of

Brookside, but she also appeared on ITV's Benidorm, back in 2018.15 years after the comedy series first appeared on screens, the veteran actress and television personality opened up to Daily Star about how she managed to land a role in the final episode.Four years ago, ITV made the decision to quietly axe the series with sources at the time claiming bosses believed it had "run its course".Despite this, Claire was determined to make an appearance on the show that heavily featured a cast of northern actors.The 50-year-old told me: "I'd been a fan of the show for years, I was a massive fan and I think Derren Litten (writer and creator) is brilliant, he's a genius."I always wanted to be in it and I was working with Tony Maudsley who played Kenneth in it."Explaining how she landed the part of airport worker Maxine, she explained: "I wrote a letter to Derren saying 'I'd love to be in it' and then I got offered a part."It was only the one episode, it was the last series and I was just thrilled to go out there and be part of it and it was such a wonderful character as well."He's just brilliant at painting these characters."During her brief stint, the Walton, Liverpool born actress finally came face to face with her on-screen auntie, Doreen Corkhill (played by Kate Fitzgerald) from Brookside.Despite the pair playing members of the same family, they never met during their stints on Brookside.Claire joked: "We were both saying how funny it was that we'd never met and we spoke very fondly of John McArdle (who played Billy Corkhill) and Dean Sullivan (played Jimmy Corkhill)."She was fantastic in it, I was thrilled to be in it with Bobby Ball and Holly Johnson, I was fangirling because Frankie Goes To Hollywood is so fantastic, I grew

He's bowled fans over with his acting talents Sam Blakeman in Coronation Street, and fans are mightily impressed after rising star Jude Riordan shared an achievement away from the famous cobbles.

Benidorm star Adam Gillen looks a far cry from his character Liam Conroy in some newly-shared reunion snap with his former co-star.The Mancunian actor played hapless hotel employee Liam Conroy on the show between 2011 and 2018, and he looks totally different ten years on from joining the ITV sitcom.Adam posed for a reunion selfie with former co-star Tony Maudsley recently as they celebrated the ten-year milestone.The 36-year-old played star the character from 2011 until the show was cancelled back in 2018.His character was introduced as the son of Les Conroy - acted by Tim Healy, 69 - and later became an employee at the Solana hotel himself in later seasons.And just four years after the series ended, the TV actor now looks drastically

Coronation Street last night, as Imran Habeeb's (played by Charlie de Melo) one-night stand was revealed as Abi Franklin (played by Sally Carmen).The George Shuttleworth actor admitted he did not see the plot twist coming and the experience has taught him to read until the end of his scripts.Sharing a photo of Imran and Abi, Tony typed: “O to the M to the G!!! Well, I didn't see THAT coming @itvcorrie just a second while I pick my chins up off the floor!!“That'll teach ME not to read to the end of my scripts!!!!!”(sic).In response, fans said they loved how the actor was a keen fan of his own show.User @ljames1953 typed: “Must be fun when you are doing a job you love and still manage to get joy out of watching the show, you are fab in it by

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Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley, who plays George Shuttleworth in the soap, handed over his bank details to fraudsters to buy a vaccine passport, before realising it was a scam.

Coronation Street's Tony Maudsley, 53, shared with his Twitter followers his favourite purchase of the year so far.The soap star could not contain his excitement over his new life-size Santa Claus.The George Shuttleworth actor said: “Too soon?“Ebay waits for NO ONE!! #BestPurchaseEver.”The post was accompanied by an image of his gigantic buy, which was placed on his green garden furniture.The life-size singing Santa will no doubt be a shock to his neighbours if it stays outside.The cobbles regular shared the news with his 61,000 followers.One fan said: “Ah Tony, Santa is great, what costume is he wearing for Halloween?”Others were not as keen, with another commenting: “Oh @TonyMaudsley1 it’s far too soon.”Tony was met with many amusing

Coronation Street stars feel let down because nails from set-building work keep puncturing their tyres.

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver has told how she warned ITV bosses working with her new co-star Tony Maudsley would be a "nightmare".

Coronation Street star Sue Cleaver spoke to Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford on This Morning about her upcoming scenes as Eileen Grimshaw.

Coronation Street fans are thrilled with the arrival of a boisterous newcomer on the cobbles, as undertaker George Shuttleworth has burst onto the scene. Coronation Street spoilers have revealed George, played by Benidorm star Tony Maudsley, 52, will attempt to win over Eileen Grimshaw in upcoming scenes, staging an elaborate fake funeral for her son Todd.However, Eileen star Sue Cleaver has revealed she has a hidden history with actor Tony, as the two played husband and wife many moons ago.Opening up about their acting past, Sue, 57, said: "Tony and I have worked together before, years and years ago we played husband and wife.

Ever wondered what The Office would be like if Marcus from Coronation Street played Martin Freeman’s role? Actor Charlie Condou has revealed he auditioned for Timothy but didn’t get it, sharing his own experience as he asked other actors which life-changing parts they narrowly missed out on.From Hermione to Art Attack, actors began to share what might have been in the now viral Twitter thread.Condou kicked off the thread by asking the Twitterverse: "Actors: what part did you go up for and not get, which would’ve changed your career? I’ll start.