Coronation Street star Colson Smith has wowed fans with an incredible transformation after taking up running.
Compliments came pouring in for Colson, who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, after he shared photos of himself in his running gear.
Instagram followers commented on his dramatic weight loss, saying he's now almost unrecognisable.
"Omg what a difference," said one follower.
Colson Smith stuns fans with his incredible weight loss.
"Where is Colson, what have you done with him and who are you?" commented another on his new look.
"Bank Holiday run done," explained Colson, 21, in his latest Instagram post.
"Feet up and some family time while staying at home now!"
His Corrie co-star Brooke Vincent told him emphatically: "CRAIG TINKERS GONNA HAVE GROUPEES VERY SOON."
Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Battersby wrote: "You’re smashing it Cols. Hope you and your family are well, love xx"
Andy Whyment who plays Kirk Sutherland said: "Looking absolutely mega pal well done."
"YES MATE You look amazing," said another follower.
"I’m looking forward to seeing how Craig’s sudden weight loss is written into Corrie!" another told him.
"Bloody hell, you’ve lost lots of weight, well done you," remarked another.
And another fan said he'd inspired them.
"Well if this is what running does for you I’m going to start! You look incredible," they said.
Colson has played Craig the son of Beth Sutherland in Coronation Street since 2011.
On screen his police officer character has taken up running after finding that he was out of breath while chasing shoplifters.
Craig told his friends that he was going to make an effort to get healthier after being bullied at work.
Colson's storylines include supporting his pal Faye Windass through her pregnancy at the age of 12.
He rescued Bethany Platt after he discovered his girlfriend Kayla Westbrook was the daughter of his depraved former boss Neil Clifton, who was jailed for raping Bethany after being introduced to her by vile grooming gang leader Nathan Curtis.
In 2018 it was revealed that he had Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is an anxiety disorder where people feel the need to check, perform routines or have certain thoughts repeatedly.
The catalyst for the disorder in his character was getting a time wrong while giving evidence at Nathan's trial.
