Coronation Street fans in shock as Daniel Osbourne reveals age
He's had a tough time recently!
Author: Marianna MansonPublished 21st Nov 2019
Coronation Street has let viewers in on what the age of recently widowed Daniel Osborne really is and people are just a tad incredulous.
Daniel, who is now raising infant son Bertie alone after the devastating death of his wife Sinead from cervical cancer, is opening up to his nephew Adam Barlow about his fears for the future when he mentions his upcoming birthday, when he will turn 25.
Daniel Osborne, Sinead Tinker
Fans were left stunned that the new dad is just 24, especially considering his difficult life - Daniel was estranged from his dad Ken Barlow for most of his life, and only returned to Weatherfield following his mum’s abandonment at 15.
Taking to Twitter to share their surprise, one viewer wrote, 'Genuinely didn’t think Daniel was only 24 omg can’t believe I’m older than him.'
'Daniel's only 24?' asked one commenter, while another said, 'WHAT?! NO WAY. I thought he was like 30...'
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While Kel is remanded in custody under suspicion of burglary, inspectors question him about the photos of Paul and other boys found at his flat.
Coronation Street fans in shock as Daniel Osbourne reveals age
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Emma changes her mind about flying to Australia to spend Christmas with her mum when Amy shows her the stockings Steve has made them both.
While Kel is remanded in custody under suspicion of burglary, inspectors question him about the photos of Paul and other boys found at his flat.
Back at Number five, Chesney is horrified when Gemma tells him that Kel is a paedophile, shaken by the thought of having left Joseph alone with him.
When Kel is released he warns Bernie that she'll regret ever crossing him - soon he steals the keys to the house and holds Bernie hostage in her own home.
Thankfully, Paul and Gemma get wind of Kel's plan and manage to rescue their mum from a vengeful Kel.
After Kel is arrested on sex abuse charges, an emotional Bernie breaks down and promises Gemma and Paul that from now on, she'll be a better mum.
With Kel in custody, Paul finally announces he's ready to make a statement. Billy sets Paul up with a therapist, Andy, and Paul manages to open up about the abuse he suffered at Kel's hands.
Elsewhere, after Michael calls Grace and begs her to give him another chance, Grace agrees to meet him at the bistro to discuss their daughter, Tianna.
An earnest Michael begs Grace to let him be a part of Tianna's life and promises to contribute financially. Grace agrees to consider it.
After forging a relationship, Richard insists on visiting his new brother Roy in Weatherfield, and his daughter Nina reluctantly obliges.
Roy promises to help Richard and Nina as much as he can, but is shocked to see Richard looking so frail. The next day, Roy tears a strip of Richard's carer for turning up late.
Roy is horrified when Nina tells him that because of him, Richard's carer has quit her job. Determined to be there for his new family and put things right, Roy offers Aggie more shifts at the care.
Meanwhile, Nick reveals his new business plan to Sarah - that the factory's focus will now be packing and distributing, and that they will outsource manufacturing.
Sarah isn't convinced the workers will go for Nick's plan. Later on while Sarah chats with Carla about Sinead's beard oil business, Sarah is struck with an idea.
At the Rovers the workers are unhappy with Nick's proposition, despite his best efforts to convince them there's more money in distribution.
Already prepared, Sarah suggests a new plan to manufacture their own bespoke products and sell them direct to the public. The factory hands are impressed.
Scheming Michelle tells a remorseful Robert that despite everything, she wants to go ahead with the wedding... but secretly she plans to rinse him for every penny he's got.
When Ray out of the blue tells Michelle he's dropping the charges against her, but to watch her back, Adam advises her to ditch her plans for revenge.
Emma changes her mind about flying to Australia to spend Christmas with her mum when Amy shows her the stockings Steve has made them both.
While Kel is remanded in custody under suspicion of burglary, inspectors question him about the photos of Paul and other boys found at his flat.
Back at Number five, Chesney is horrified when Gemma tells him that Kel is a paedophile, shaken by the thought of having left Joseph alone with him.
When Kel is released he warns Bernie that she'll regret ever crossing him - soon he steals the keys to the house and holds Bernie hostage in her own home.
Thankfully, Paul and Gemma get wind of Kel's plan and manage to rescue their mum from a vengeful Kel.
After Kel is arrested on sex abuse charges, an emotional Bernie breaks down and promises Gemma and Paul that from now on, she'll be a better mum.
With Kel in custody, Paul finally announces he's ready to make a statement. Billy sets Paul up with a therapist, Andy, and Paul manages to open up about the abuse he suffered at Kel's hands.
Elsewhere, after Michael calls Grace and begs her to give him another chance, Grace agrees to meet him at the bistro to discuss their daughter, Tianna.
An earnest Michael begs Grace to let him be a part of Tianna's life and promises to contribute financially. Grace agrees to consider it.
After forging a relationship, Richard insists on visiting his new brother Roy in Weatherfield, and his daughter Nina reluctantly obliges.
Roy promises to help Richard and Nina as much as he can, but is shocked to see Richard looking so frail. The next day, Roy tears a strip of Richard's carer for turning up late.
Roy is horrified when Nina tells him that because of him, Richard's carer has quit her job. Determined to be there for his new family and put things right, Roy offers Aggie more shifts at the care.
Meanwhile, Nick reveals his new business plan to Sarah - that the factory's focus will now be packing and distributing, and that they will outsource manufacturing.
Sarah isn't convinced the workers will go for Nick's plan. Later on while Sarah chats with Carla about Sinead's beard oil business, Sarah is struck with an idea.
At the Rovers the workers are unhappy with Nick's proposition, despite his best efforts to convince them there's more money in distribution.
Already prepared, Sarah suggests a new plan to manufacture their own bespoke products and sell them direct to the public. The factory hands are impressed.
Scheming Michelle tells a remorseful Robert that despite everything, she wants to go ahead with the wedding... but secretly she plans to rinse him for every penny he's got.
When Ray out of the blue tells Michelle he's dropping the charges against her, but to watch her back, Adam advises her to ditch her plans for revenge.
Emma changes her mind about flying to Australia to spend Christmas with her mum when Amy shows her the stockings Steve has made them both.
It may come as even more of a surprise to learn that the actor who plays Daniel, Rob Mallard, is only 27 himself.
Sinead was just 23 when she passed away, after her cancer returned aggressively in October 2018. Six months pregnant at the time, Sinead was induced early and successfully gave birth to Bertie who was three months premature.
Daniel Osborne at Sinead Tinker's funeral
After she was released from hospital, Sinead was able to enjoy the first few months of Bertie’s life, but in September, days before marrying Daniel in a second ceremony as their first was not legally binding, Sinead was told she was terminally ill and given just months to live.
The storyline has been one of the most emotional on Corrie ever, leaving fans devastated for the young family as they watched Sinead’s demise.
Coronation Street airs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm and 8.30pm on ITV.
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