Coronation Street stars sign new contracts on cobbles

Tony Maudsley and Jodie Prenger, who play George and Glenda Shuttleworth, have signed new contracts to continue acting on the iconic ITV soap.

Both stars will remain for at least another year.

Maudsley, who joined the soap in 2020 as the local undertaker, confirmed that his time on the show had been extended in a post on social media.

It could be seen alongside a picture of the former Benidorm star with a glass of fizz.

He wrote in a caption on Sunday (1 March): “New contract? Cheers Corrie, don’t mind if I do.

“(I bit their hand off!) Can’t wait to see what’s around the corner for George (aside from more corpses).”

And the character will have the company of his on-screen sister, with actress Prenger, who has played the flamboyant and sassy barmaid since 2022.

He told The Daily Star : “I’ve just signed a new contract, so I’m going to be on Corrie for another year.

“I always get nervous about whether or not they’ll want me to stay, so I was thrilled when I got the offer.”

Prengercontinued: “I knew straightaway I was going to sign. I love being on the show, so I’m thrilled to be staying for another year.”

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Coronation Street airs weeknights at 8:30pm on ITV1 and ITVX.