Benidorm star Tony Maudsley is swapping the sunny climes of Spain for the cobbles of Coronation Street.
The 52-year-old actor, who starred as hairdresser Kenneth DuBeke in the comedy series, is joining the soaps to play Archie Shuttleworth's son.
Confirming the news on Twitter Maudsley wrote: "Yes I can indeed confirm this to be true.
"I'm chuffed to be staying at my ITV home and heading to Weatherfield and I for one, couldn't be happier.
"As a long time fan of Coronation Street I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of my favourite show.
"Here's to the next exciting chapter."
Yes I can indeed confirm this to be true. I'm chuffed to be staying at my @itv home and heading to Weatherfield and I for one, couldn't be happier. As a long time fan of @itvcorrie I'm thrilled to be joining the cast of my favourite show. Here's to the next exciting chapter!😃👍🏼 pic.twitter.com/k8vXGxpuMm
— Tony Maudsley (@TonyMaudsley1) April 12, 2020
The tweet received hundreds of responses from fans and cast members including Corrie veterans Beverley Callard, who posted: "Can't wait! Xx", and Kate Ford, who described the news as "fab".
Former cobbles star Charlie Condou tweeted: "Brilliant news, you'll be amazing xxx."
Liverpool-born Maudsley revealed he will be in a "regular, permanent role" on Weatherfield's famous cobbles.
He will join the soap when filming resumes after the coronavirus outbreak.
