ONE of many Weatherfield icons, Kirk Sutherland first appeared on the cobbles in 2000.
More than two decades after his Coronation Street debut, actor Andy Whyment has bagged a new role in connection with the ITV soap.
Andy Whyment has been a part of Coronation Street for 23 years
He is best known for portraying good-hearted Kirk Sutherland
He has bagged a new role in relation to the ITV soap
Good-hearted Underworld packer Kirk is a favourite among fans and has been through his fair share of explosive ordeals in Weatherfield.
From his tumultuous relationship with Fiz Brown to his failed professional endeavours (Sutherland’s Kennels were never the same after him), Kirk has been pushed around more times than he perhaps could have counted.
But despite the obstacles in his way, Kirk has always managed to climb out of tough situations, never losing or compromising an ounce of his kindness.
Fans of the Manchester-based program might be very happy to see more of Kirk actor and I’m A Celebrity star Andy Whyment, as the soap legend was recently offered a new role.
The Salford star has agreed to take time from his weekend to show viewers around the Corrie studios.
Forking out £45 per person for the VIP Star Tours, diehard fans of the program are told: “All in a day’s Kirk – Andy Whyment is the first Corrie legend to host our brand new Star Tours.”
“Brother of Maria Jane Connor (née Sutherland), Kirk was initially cast for a supporting role of only seven episodes, but look at him now! He’s become an integral part of the Coronation Street family, capturing our hearts with his endearing charm and comedic timing.”
“Andy’s infectious energy and genuine connection with the audience left everyone starry-eyed and craving more.”
“The laughter was contagious, and the memories made will be cherished forever.”
The Coronation Street Experience allows fans of the beloved show to walk down the cobbles and see landmarks such as the Rovers Return Inn, Roy’s Rolls and The Kabin.
Most recently, the set was expanded to include Victoria Street, featuring new shops, a police station and the Weatherfield North tram station.
The return of the Coronation Street Star Tours suggests that other actors from the long-running drama may appear in upcoming tours of the set.
It was recently announced on Instagram that, following Andy Whyment, Shona Platt actress Julia Goulding is the next star to host the tour of the Corrie set.
In late 2022, before Andy Whyment kicked off the summer Star Tours, fans had the pleasure to meet other familiar faces in the cobbles in the likes of Chris Gascoyne aka Peter Barlow, Rob Mallard who portrays Daniel Osbourne, Paul Foreman actor Peter Ash, Alan Halsall and Elle Mulvaney.
Tickets to Corrie’s Star Tours can be booked online for selected afternoon sessions from July 29 to September 3, 2023.
Meanwhile, Coronation Street continues to air every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8pm on ITV.
Peter Barlow legend Chris Gascoyne was one of the many stars to get the same role
Shona Platt actress Julia Goulding is also part of the Star Tours
