Coronation Street star Andy Whyment is celebrating 20 years on the soap playing Kirk Sutherland.
The 39-year-old, who starred on last year’s I’m a Celebrity, began his role on the cobbles in 2000.
He posted a photo on Instagram of himself on set as he penned a touching message about how much he has loved his role.
He wrote: “It’s been 20 years to the day since my first ever episode as Kirk on @coronationstreet it’s been an absolute honour to be a part of this incredible show that I’ve been a fan of from being a kid for so many years, I love playing Kirk and hope to do so for many more years #corriefamily ❤️”.
Alan Haslall, who plays Tyrone Dobs, replied: “Here’s to 20 more bro”.
Georgia Taylor, who plays Toyah Battersby, added: “Congratulations love! You’re a credit to the show”.
Ryan Thomas, who played Jason Grimshaw until 2016 gushed: “Yessss Kirky lad”.
And his I’m a Celeb camp mate, Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle, added: “Congratulations… I can’t think of a better man that deserves it more!!!!”.
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Andy celebrated with his wife, Nicole Willis, who he married in 2007.
He posted a photo with her as they enjoyed a beer, captioning the snap: “It’s Friday and it’s half term cheers everyone… have a good one xx”.
Before entering the Aussie jungle, the soap star opened up about how lucky he is to have Nichola in his life.
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And according to him, they never argue.
Andy told OK! Magazine: “She’s gorgeous!’ ‘I’m a very lucky bloke, we’ve been together 14 years and we just don’t argue, we get on so well.”
Despite the fact Andy and Nichola are still young with only two children, they have no plans whatsoever to add to their brood.
These plans have been set in stone due to the fact that the actor underwent a vasectomy in recent years.
Opening up about his decision, he told OK!: “There’s no chance of having anymore kids as I had the snip a few years ago.”
“We said we wanted two kids and we have been really fortunate to have a boy and a girl.”
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