Coronation Street star Antony Cotton won't be taking part in Strictly Come Dancing this year as his loyalties lie with Weatherfield.
Recent newspaper reports had tipped the actor to be part of the next Strictly lineup, but he dismissed the rumours during an appearance on ITV's Lorraine today (June 24).
Having signed a new contract to continue playing Corrie's Sean Tully for another year, Cotton insisted that Strictly would be too time-consuming as an extra commitment.
"I've just signed for Coronation Street for another 12 months, which takes me to August next year," he explained. "I can't do both - you've got to dedicate your life to [Strictly].
"It is one of my favourite television shows and I would bite their hand off, but my loyalties lie at Coronation Street and I've signed for another year there. I love it there - that's my second family."
Discussing life at the long-running soap,...
Recent newspaper reports had tipped the actor to be part of the next Strictly lineup, but he dismissed the rumours during an appearance on ITV's Lorraine today (June 24).
Having signed a new contract to continue playing Corrie's Sean Tully for another year, Cotton insisted that Strictly would be too time-consuming as an extra commitment.
"I've just signed for Coronation Street for another 12 months, which takes me to August next year," he explained. "I can't do both - you've got to dedicate your life to [Strictly].
"It is one of my favourite television shows and I would bite their hand off, but my loyalties lie at Coronation Street and I've signed for another year there. I love it there - that's my second family."
Discussing life at the long-running soap,...
- 6/24/2015
- Digital Spy
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