Coronation Street's Sam star Judie Riordan shares pride as brother joins him on soap to fans' surprise

It was a family affair on the cobbles during a recent episode of Coronation Street - and fans may not have even realised it. During Wednesday night's edition of the ITV soap, viewers watched as Sam Blakeman's chess obsession continued.

The youngster, who got into chess alongside Roy Cropper following the death of his mum Natasha, appeared to have finally won over the support of his dad, Nick Tilsley, after he found out his son had been playing chess behind his back after trying to get him to stop.

Earlier this week we saw Nick concede that he's been overprotective of Sam and when Roy reveals that there’s a children’s chess tournament taking place, he agrees to let him take part. Sam is, of course, thrilled to hear about the chess tournament, but when he asserts that he’d rather Roy take him, Nick had to hide his disappointment.

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But, with the chess tournament underway during the latest hour-long episode of Corrie, fans saw an excited Sam takes his place opposite his opponent, ready to battle it out for a place in the final and without Roy in sight as it was Nick who was able to watch on with pride. During the scenes, Sam was trying to keep calm and prepare for his semi-final chess game in the Bistro while his opponent and his mother stood opposite.

Oscar was clearly getting in the zone, not giving any eye contact with his headphones on, with Nick commenting: "That Oscar's a bit intense isn't he?" before Sam replied: "Mindfulness app," referring to what his next opponent was listening to.

Sam ultimately won the game meaning he was through to the final and offered his hand to Oscar,