Antony Cotton is definitely a familiar face for all of you Corrie fans out there, but for those of you want to find out a little bit more about the Dancing On Ice 2018 contestant, then here is everything you need to know.
Who is Antony Cotton and what's his background?
Antony Cotton, aged 42, is an English actor born in Bury, Greater Manchester, and son of famous actress Enid Dunn, who has also appeared on Coronation Street.
Anthony Cotton in Coronation Street
Cotton is best known for playing Sean Tully in Coronation Street since 2003, and for his role as Alexander on Channel 4's Queer as Folk in 1999.
Is Antony Cotton related to Fearne Cotton?
No... just a coincidence guys. Antony was born as Antony Dunn but changed his name to Cotton as an actor with the same name already existed.
Who is Antony's Dancing on Ice partner?
Antony has been partnered up with skating star Brandee Malto.
Does Antony know any familiar faces in this year's show?
Yes, Antony will be going head-to-head with his Corrie co-star Brook Vincent who is also amongst the celebrity line-up, but has revealed that there will be no rivalry between the two with her being like a "little sister" to him.
He told ITV: "Everyone else I will be competitive with, but not Brooke. I'll be the opposite with Brooke"... awww.
Is Antony friends with Dancing on Ice judge Jason Gardiner?
Yes, Antony is no stranger to the judge Jason Gardiner and is hoping that their 20 year friendship can save him from facing criticism on the show. He revealed "I don't take criticism well, not in any way, shape or form [...]. Luckily I've known Jason for many years – so we'll see what happens. I know him, I adore him, but we'll see what happens."
BUT... Gardiner has confessed to OK! Online that he is "going to be harder on [Antony]" and revealed "nobody gets special dispensation from me". Poor Antony...
What other television shows has Antony been a part of?
Cotton hosted his very own chat show *That Antony Cotton Show on *ITV and before his time in Corrie, played Damon in several episodes of Absolutely Fabulous.
Cotton has also featured in game shows *Who Wants to be a Millionaire, ITV's Soapstar Superstar and Family Fortunes *along with conquering the jungle on *I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! *
Cotton was victorious in 2013, finishing first place on Let's Dance - a show for Comic Relief.
When was Antony in I'm a Celeb and did he win?
Antony took part in the eleventh series of *I'm a Celeb *in 2011, finishing in fourth place - the same series McFly's Dougie Poynter was crowned jungle King.
Has Antony been in any films?
Yes, Antony featured in a few movies such as Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon alongside the likes of Daniel Craig, Immortality *(The Wisdom of Crocodiles) *alongside Jude Law.
Is Antony Cotton single?
No, Antony has been with long-term partner Peter Eccleston since 2005 after meeting on the set of Corrie. It was reported that they "exchanged rings" in 2010, and live together in a luxury home on the outskirts of Rochdale.
Did Antony throw a big birthday bash in his Rochdale home?
He did indeed. Antony threw a massive party for his 40th birthday in a lavish marquee in the grounds of his Rochdale home. The party was covered by Hello! magazine and included a luxurious interior, cocktail bar and dance floor... (definitely a party we'd want to crash).
Does Antony Cotton have Instagram and Twitter?
Yes - and here's how you can find him:
Instagram - @antonycotton
Twitter - @antonycotton
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