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.
Ben Shephard will make special ‘Coronation Street cameo’ next week (Image: ITV)
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.
Corrie’s Mary has a huge crush on Ben Shephard (Image: ITV)
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’
Mary Taylor actress Patti Clare revealed the exciting news on today’s GMB (Image: ITV)
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
