Shayne Ward CONFIRMED to stay another year on Coronation Street

Shayne Ward has been a big hit on the popular ITV soap Coronation Street, and it looks like he’s set for another year on the cobbles.

CONFIRMED: Shayne Ward lands role as Coronation Street heartthrob

by Francesca Battson |
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According to The Mirror, Shayne has had his contract extended another year and will be on our screens until at least July 2017.

At this year’s National Television Awards, Shayne won Best Newcomer beating Gemma Atkinson (Emmerdale), Parry Glasspool (Hollyoaks) and Richard Blackwood (EastEnders).

Insiders have claimed that Shayne is on a salary of around £80,000 a year, but will not be given a pay rise in his new contract.

An insider has told The Mirror: “Ever since he joined the cast, Shayne has impressed bosses with his professional attitude”.

“They can see he is a massive asset to Coronation Street and that he has a large fan base.”

The former X Factor winner has fast become a fan favourite, with fans taking to Twitter to show their affection:

Last week viewers saw Aidan Connor (Shayne’s character) reunite with his on-off love interest Eva Price (Catherine Tyldesley) after rescuing her from Richie O’Driscoll (James Midgley).

And according to The Sun, Catherine has recently secured her place on the show for another year too – so what could this mean for Aidan and Eva?

Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward set for steamy romance on Coronation Street
Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward set for steamy romance on Coronation Street

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