Coronation Street star Colson Smith has confessed a secret axed storyline on the soap contributed to his epic weight loss.
The actor has played police officer Craig Tinker since 2011, and shed an incredible 10 stone after a lifestyle overhaul which saw him take up running and a strict gym routine.
Now Colson has revealed the storyline which led to his transformation.
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Eagle-eyed Corrie fans will remember Craig attempting to get in shape to go through police academy training, before the pandemic hit in 2020.
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Speaking exclusively to Daily Star at this year’s ITV Palooza, he confessed: “Obviously, at the time we did it, it was kind of in line with a storyline at work which we didn’t do with the timing of Covid.
“But it was perfect, because I was away from the job with nothing to do, so I just took a bit of an investment in myself.
“Yeah, now I don’t look back!” he confessed.
Along with his exercise regime, Colson opted for a health diet plan with the help of a life coach.
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Speaking to Lorraine on her ITV show, he revealed: “I have my breakfast and lunches delivered, and they’re still being delivered now, which means cooking I don’t have to think about. I can just eat!”
He also took up a strict cardio regimen – and loves to run.
Marking his two-year running anniversary, he wrote on Instagram: “Two years as a runner. January 10, 2020, I went on my first run… 3086kms later and I’m still loving every km.
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“I’ve learned so much about myself while pounding the pavements and trails wherever I find myself.
“It’s always a good day to run.
“And in terms of the gym, I’ve kind of kept in touch with the gym I’ve been going to in Manchester because they’re putting on lots of training programmes on their app.
“I’ve done the odd Joe Wicks PE, and then it’s just making the most out of the situation.”
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8pm on ITV1.
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