‘It’s my greatest honour’ says Coronation Street’s Antony Cotton as he reveals huge new role away from the cobbles
ANTONY Cotton has revealed a brand new role worlds away from the Coronation Street cobbles.
The soap star, 49, has been a permanent fixture in Weatherfield for the past 21 years.
He plays the flamboyant and lovable Sean Tully, who is father to Dylan Wilson.
But taking to social media, Antony has shared a new role with his followers.
He’s revealed he’s joined the Royal British Legion.
Posting a snap on Instagram stories, he explained: “It is with huge pride that I have accepted the position to be President of the St James Royal British Legion @royalbritishlegion.
“I look forward to both the changes we can make, and the challenges the role will bring.
“Working for our Armed Forces is my greatest honour.”
Antony’s involvement with the British military since 2008.
In 2022, he was awarded an MBE from the late Queen for his services to the British Army, personnel and veterans.
Antony recently revealed his secret side hustle, as he told fans he was renting out a stunning three-bedroom property in Scarborough on AirBNB.
Alongside pictures of the property’s interior, Antony wrote on Instagram: “Coming soon to Scarborough – a luxury three bedroom, three bathroom townhouse to enjoy, for a break away on the Yorkshire Riviera!”
Coronation Street's 2024 shock exits
Corrie has said goodbye to several cast members this year. Let's break down who's left the famous soap:
Eliza Woodrow (Savannah Kunyo) has said farewell to Corrie to start a new life in Germany.
The youngster moved to live with her dad Dom Everett, who went back on the £10,000 bribe Eliza’s grandfather Stu had offered to keep him out of her life.
Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) will bow out of the soap this summer when he loses his fight with motor neurone disease (MND) in tragic scenes.
After being diagnosed last year, the fan favourite was devastated to learn he only had months left to live.
Viewers know he is planning to take his own life to end his suffering.
Summer Spellman (Harriet Bibby) departed the cobbles after being offered the opportunity of a lifetime to study in America.
Though she struggled to decide with her stepdad Paul’s impending death from MND, she was convinced she had to live her life to the full.
Simon Barlow (Alex Bain) has struggled with the sudden departure of his father Peter from the cobbles.
The Weatherfield legend left his family and loved ones behind on Boxing Day, 2023, when his wife Carla Connor encouraged him to travel around the world with a friend.
Simon’s been on a downward spiral ever since and his exit could end in tragedy.
Alya Nazir is set to leave the cobbles as actress Sair Khan prepares to go on maternity leave ahead of the birth of her first child.
It looks likely she’ll be heading to Dublin after securing a lucrative new job, leaving her colleague and fling Adam Barlow behind.
Show stalwart Sue Cleaver, who plays Eileen Grimshaw, is taking a break to star in the Sister Act The Musical UK tour. She will be back filming in May once her dates on the tour come to an end.
Her character left the Street after her son Jason broke his back after falling off a moped in Asia.