A Coronation Street extra was reportedly fired for taking a selfie with Andi Peters on the set of the ITV soap.
Matthew Davidge has starred on the long-running soap for 36 years and claims he was fired when it was discovered he had taken a cheeky picture with TV presenter Andi, who was filming a Good Morning Britain competition on the cobbles.
The 54-year-old told The Sun he had “nipped to the loo” during filming on Friday when he spotted Andi, and decided to ask him to pose for a socially-distanced picture.
He agreed to be in the snap with Matthew, and a Good Morning Britain crew member took the picture on the extra’s phone.
But he was dealt a blow on Monday when he was informed he had been dropped from his acting agency, Industry Model Management, who said he had “breached the terms of his contract” which bans them from using their mobile phones on set.
The Bolton-born star said he has taken “dozens” of selfies with stars, but has never been reprimanded, until now.
“I’m speechless. I’ve worked on the set of Corrie on and off since 1986. I’ve never had a complaint and I’ve loved every minute of it. Now, it’s all over,” he said.
“You’re not supposed to have your phone out on set but everyone does. It’s a rule that’s never really been enforced,” Matthew explained, as he said it was a “bit of a laugh” asking Andi for a snap.
“The whole interaction took less than a minute. Now I don’t know how I’m going to pay my bills,” he sadly added.
A Coronation Street spokesperson said: “During filming of a GMB competition segment on the set last week a walk-on artist was seen breaching filming protocols and his agent was notified, they decided on a course of action.
“Andi Peters was not aware of this complaint,” they added.
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