Coronation Street's Tony Maudsley confirms new contract with soap

Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley has confirmed he will stay on the soap after renewing his contract.

The actor, known for playing George Shuttleworth on the ITV series, has taken to Twitter to share the happy news with fans.

Maudsley shared a selfie in George's usual outfit with the Rovers in the background, writing: "That's me (and George) all signed up to Corrie till at least July 2023 and I couldn't be happier!"

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Maudsley made his debut on the soap in September 2020 following the death of his character's father, Archie Shuttleworth, played by Roy Hudd.

The character soon took over the family's funeral directory. He later expanded the business, opening a second funeral parlour on Victoria Street.

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Last year, Maudsley's character and Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) finally got together after initially wanting to take things slow.

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"It has taken a while, he has been eased into the show very gradually over the past 12 months," Maudsley said in September 2021.

"He was flagged as a new love interest for Eileen but if he had got with her too quickly people wouldn't have liked it, it would have jarred as the viewers are so protective over Eileen.

"Sue has been on the show 21 years and but with all the problems Eileen has had with men, I think the viewers are on George's side. He makes her smile, he is a sensitive softy. They want Eileen to be happy and in George, she might finally have found that, if she would only let her guard down!"

Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV and streams on the ITV Hub.