Coronation Street star Jude Riordan in 'shocker' as fans rush to support him and he says 'I really mean it'

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has sweetly shared his 'shock' at being nominated for another award. The actor took to social media to reveal he has made it into the 'Favourite Young Actor (under 18)' category in the TV Times Awards 2023.

Jude, who is known for playing Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, was in good company with the likes of co-star Isabella Flanagan, who plays Corrie's Hope Stape, also in the category as well as her Emmerdale star order sister Amelia Flanagan, who stars as April Windsor in the Dales.

Also up for the award is Scarlett Thomas, the daughter of Jude's on-screen auntie Tina O'Brien, who appears in Waterloo Road as Izzi Charles. Alongside a glimpse at the category in a post on his Instagram page, which is run/monitored by his mum, Jude wrote: "Shocker (really!) I've been nominated for Favourite Young Actor at the TV Times Awards."

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He went on to say: "Look at that category. I'm so chuffed to be in it. If you'd like to vote for me the link is in my bio and on my stories. Thanks all so much. That's all I say on here but I really mean it. He then added: "Best followers on the gram!"

And they were quick to show their support with their messages in the comments section. @tasha.field.levene said: "Well deserved! Chess Champ Sam defeats all Weatherfield gangsters, so you can defeat the other nominees to win." @ryanmoreton05 wrote: "Already voted for you! A well deserved vote indeed!!"

@terrym1983 commented: "Congratulations! Wow such a hard category!!! This just shows how much young talent we have at the moment. All deserving and all with very very bright futures. Good luck!" @ashleygardneroffical replied: