Shayne Ward teases exciting plans after Coronation Street
He's due to leave later this year
Last updated 16th Apr 2018
It's been known for many months that Shayne Ward will be leaving Coronation Street this year, but recently the actor has teased what he has planned for after his character, Aidan Connor's, exit.
Speaking to the Daily Star Sunday Shayne said, "Now I'm a free agent, it's about deciding what I want to do. I've had a few great meetings with some casting directors".
He went on to explain he'd like, "To do something where serious acting is involved," continuing, "Corrie has been amazing because I've been acting day in, day out for three years."
He also explained that any future role is important along with the writing saying, "Other people can chase the money, but for me it's not about that.
"You might get paid well, but then look back and realise it wasn't a great performance. It's about getting the right part because that can catapult you to something bigger."
Shayne has played the role of Aidan in Coronation Street since 2015, but last year it was revealed he was set to leave in 2018 in an 'explosive' storyline.
Earlier today (16th April) Shayne joined Lorraine Kelly and dropped a HUGE hint about how his character will be leaving the show.
Shayne has already finished filming his last scenes and although the actual storyline is being kept tightly under wraps, TV host Lorraine asked the actor for some hints on what to expect.
Shayne said, “Look at what Aidan has been through – he’s always been a troubled soul, he’s always been trying to prove himself to his dad and to his family but things just keep going wrong for him. His relationship didn’t go the way he wanted it to – he did cheat but he did come clean. There is love with Aidan but there is something obviously underlying…"
The 33-year-old former winner of The X Factor in 2005 went on to say how he has loved his time on Coronation Street. "I’ve been there for three years and I was only supposed to be there six months, but I’ve loved it and everyone at Corrie."
He continued, "At the NTAs when I got the Best Newcomer prize, that was a huge moment for me, that was the welcome and the foot in the door and now to be in an iconic show like Corrie and to get this win of Best Actor at the British Soap Awards would be great."
Shayne has also been nominated for a Soap Award this year.
Regarding the storyline he has previously told OK magazine that he was sad to leave the show, "But to be trusted with such an important storyline, I am truly blessed."
Shayne Ward first rose to fame becoming the winner of the second series of The X Factor in 2005 and releasing his debut single 'That's My Goal', which became the Christmas number one that year. During the following years he had a few top 10 hits including 'No Promises' and 'No U Hang Up', before moving into acting. In 2015 he joined Coronation Street as Aidan Connor.
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