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Jessica Sansome

Fans of ITV Coronation Street star Jude Riordan relieved as he worries them with 'injury' snap

Fans and followers of Coronation Street star Jude Riordan were worried this week when the young actor took to Instagram with a snap that showed his left arm in a plaster cast.

But they need not have worried as Jude, who plays Sam Blakeman on the ITV soap, quickly explained it wasn't real and the photo was actually taken on the set of Sky comedy, Brassic, in which he appears as Tyler Croft, the son of Erin played by former Corrie star Michelle Keegan.

The 11-year-old star was all smiles in the image which showed the cast stretching from his fingers all the way down to his elbow. He could be seen lounging in a swivel chair preparing to film his scenes while donning a baseball cap.

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"I HAVE NOT BROKEN MY ARM," he penned on Instagram, which is run my his parents, alongside two warning emojis. "Today is BRASSIC DAY series 4.

"This is a BTS shot of Tyler getting his cast fitted. Great fun. Brassic now ready to watch on @skytv and @nowtv."

Fans were relieved to know it was fake and also excited about the return of the hit series. @payntes said: "Phew good news it’s fake." @lydiaalty commented: "For one minute I thought you had broken it. Hope you had fun filming it Jude." @patfreeman1958 wrote: "Brill, that's good news can't wait.What a great actor you are Jude."

@henkelarsson1 penned: "Phew!! I panicked then when I saw the cast! Can't wait for Brassic tonight!" @marks5580 replied: "You're a fabulous little actor bless you." @sarahpeach74 added: "Can't wait I love Brassic."

Jude quickly explained the cast wasn't real (Jude Riordan Instagram)

While many will know Jude from Corrie or Brassic, his rise to fame began actually began in 2017 when he appeared on the Channel 4 documentary, The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6-Year-Olds. And the youngster, who proudly hails from St Helens, Merseyside, comes from a talented family as his dad has forged a successful career in showbusiness as a television director.

Paul Riordan broke through in a behind-the-scenes role in Hollyoaks before he went on to earn directing credits for popular soaps such as Emmerdale and Casualty. Back in June, Jude shared his pride as he was able to work with his dad on a film project for the first time.

Jude stars in Brassic opposite former Corrie star Michelle Keegan (Jude Riordan Instagram)

The young actor looked proud as punch as he posed for a snap alongside Paul and former Casualty actor Michael Stevenson. "And that's a WRAP on my first short film Something Missing," the Corrie star shared with his thousands of Instagram followers. "I can't wait to see this finished film! 4 long days to get it all in.

"Had the best time with the best team! First project w my Dad @paulrio27 and first project w @michaeltstevenson ... Would I do another YES." He went on to explain: "This is a story very close to our hearts. A young carer Sean looking after his Mum Suzanne with early onset Dementia a story that is life for many young carers and needs to be told."

Jude ended his post: "Proud to be ambassador for St Helens Young Carers @sth.yc and hopefully we will raise awareness of how important their roles are and how important it is to get the care and support. I can't wait for you all to see it."

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