He may be a star of one of the biggest show's on telly but Jude Riordan still has to do the same thing as any other 11-year-old, and that's going to school. Fans best know the young actor for playing Sam Blakeman in Coronation Street.
The young actor won the hearts of diehard Corrie fans when he made his Weatherfield debut in 2020 after he discovered that Nick Tilsley was his father. He made his appearance after his mum, Natasha Blakeman, bumped into her former flame at the hospital amid the heartbreaking storyline that saw Leanne Battersby's son, Oliver, die.
Other TV fans, however, may know Jude for appearing in Sky's Brassic as Michelle Keegan's on-screen son Tyler Croft But away from the cobbles, Jude is preparing for his move to secondary school later in the year.
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Taking to his Instagram page, which is managed by his doting parents, Jude shared a snap of him in his school uniform with a green backpack. "First day of transition week done," the soap star celebrated. "think I'll go back tomorrow," he added with a crying laughing emoji.
Jude went on to share: "BEST DAY! Loads of new friends and better still my big brother is assisting my form group." But it doesn't mean he got away from his job outside of the school gates. "Most common Q was 'are you Sam from Corrie?'" he revealed. "Got that part out the way. Hope all the other Y6 are having good high school visits."
His on-screen mum Rachel Leskovac, who was killed off as Natash in heartbreaking Corrie scenes last year, was among the first to comment, writing: "Great news Jude."
And his thousands of followers were being just as supportive. @kirstypups commented: "Aww it’s a big step! High school years go so quickly too enjoy every minute! My boy has just left and is about to go to 6th form." @rozzypainter said: "Bless you, it's a big transition. Glad it went well! Hope you make lots of friends and have fun."
@emlamey85 replied: "The joys of fame lol but nice to know you had an amazing day." @honeyvintagecurios joked: "Glad it went well Sam. Sorry Jude [crying laughing emoji]. Always a big step going up to Comp!" @helenb4215 echoed: "Aww brilliant but are you sure you are Sam from Corrie. Only joking!!!"
Last week, Jude had a busy schedule as he headed off on his school residential. The soap star, who hails from St Helens, shared a snap of himself on social media stood alongside his packed suitcase. "Off on the school residential," he wrote.
"PGL time for year 6! Wales here we come. Weather looks crapola but looking forward to a week with my friends. See ya Friday as no electronics." And just like he said, he returned on Friday (July 2) with a snap of him grinning between the waves as he took part in some water activities.
"HELLO EVERYONE," he greeted his followers. "Back in StHelens .. this has been my face all week. I've had the best time with my friends and teachers in Barmouth. Canoeing, rock climbing, archery, zip wires, low ropes, gorge walking (see pic) and loads more fun stuff."
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