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Corrie are doing some great casting at the moment, the street needs a new Duckworth!



Tommy Duckworth will make a shock return to the cobbles, played by former Hollyoaks actor Chris Fountain.

Tommy, the grandson of the late Jack and Vera, was last seen visiting the street in 2000.

Brought up by his grandparents, after the death of his mum Lisa Horton, Terry’s son Tommy has been living in Blackpool.

Now grown up, Tommy arrives not knowing that his grandfather Jack is dead. Tommy is definitely a chip off the old block. His quick wit and easy charm soon sees him accepted as part of the community... and he has a keen eye for the ladies!

Chris, who also starred in Dancing on Ice, won’t be seen on screen until late March, but will begin filming in Weatherfield in the New Year.

He said: “I’m delighted to be joining Coronation Street, especially as I’m playing a Duckworth. I’m looking forward to upholding one of the most celebrated names in soap. I can’t wait to start filming in the New Year.”

Producer Phil Collinson said: “I have long admired Chris, right back to his first appearance on our screens as a young boy in Red Production Company’s Bob and Rose. He has the perfect balance of looks and charm and will, I am sure, create a brilliant successor to Jack. The ladies of Weatherfield had better watch out!”