Ben Shephard is going to make a special ‘cameo’ appearance on Coronation Street next week.
It was revealed on Good Morning Britain today that the 45-year-old television presenter will feature in a romance storyline in upcoming episodes of the ITV soap.
Patti Clare, who has played Mary Taylor on Corrie since 2009, revealed that her character has a crush on the Tipping Point star.
An exclusive clip showed that Mary orders herself a blanket covered with Ben’s face.
Patti said: “In Mary’s world, being embraced by Ben is her idea of heaven Patti.”
Ben was stunned as he wasn’t aware he would appear on the soap.
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The red-faced host said: “I didn’t know, I’m a bit lost for words…”
He became flustered, which prompted his co-star Kate Garraway to tease him.
She joked: “You’re slightly stumbling your words!”
Ben gushed: “That’s made my year, I’m honoured and flattered.”
He then said he wished he could meet Patti in person, and expressed how he’d love to visit Corrie after lockdown.
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The actress exclaimed: “Come on! That would be wonderful.”
Fans went into meltdown on Twitter, with many wanting a ‘Ben blanket’ for themselves.
One said: “Great interview with Pattie Claire. Would love a Ben blanket. Will be watching next week…”
While another added: “I want a Tipping Point/Corrie Ben blanket’
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A third gushed: “I would love a Ben blankie. I hope Ben gets an invite to star in Corrie, blushing Ben.”
“@GMB Corrie’s Mary has a secret crush on @benshephard, you’re not the only one love! Can I have a Ben blanket?”
GMB airs weekdays at 6am on ITV, while Corrie Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30pm on ITV.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk