Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has opened up about his matchmaking talents after he set up two of his co-stars.
The ITV star chatted exclusively to the Daily Star about his time on the soap and his plans for the future.
Antony, who plays Sean Tully in the soap, spoke about his previous matches and made a nod to the first co-star couple he helped pair up which was Jenny McAlpine and her partner.
Jenny plans Fizz Brown on the cobbles and has also been on the programme for a lengthy stint.
When asked if he had ever managed to set up any of his other co-stars, he claimed that there was.
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Antony said: “Yeah, I have I set up Kym Marsh and her now-husband Scott Ratcliffe and I was the MC at their wedding.”
“But I think those days are gone, my cupid days are gone now I’ve hung up those wings. I’ve introduced two couples, Jenny who now has two children. So, that is my contribution to society.”
Antony has been working on the ITV soap for almost 20 years and he reckons the excitement isn’t over yet for his character.
When asked how long he sees himself staying on Corrie for, Sean, 46, said: “I’ve always said if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
“I genuinely thought I’d be there a couple of months, maybe one-two weeks, but that initial few weeks turned into years and now it’s 20 years and I don’t feel like I look old enough but there we go…”
Antony is currently starring at The Ideal Home Show where he will be there to take pics with fans at a pop-up Rovers Return.
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Talking about the show, he said: “I love houses and interiors and designs and everything to do with homes. So, I love it. It’s mega, it’s packed there is food and drinks at the Rovers Return, there are photo opportunities.
“If you’re like me and like houses it’s a one-stop-shop. I will be ribbon cutting and having photos taken behind the bar with fans. So, come along!”
The Ideal Home Show, in partnership with NatWest, the world’s longest-running exhibition, is back at Olympia London until Sunday 27th March 2022. A host of experts and celebrities will be hosting Q&As on stage throughout the 17 days at the show. For more information and tickets, please visit idealhomeshow.co.uk
Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays on ITV at 8pm
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