British Soap Awards 2019: Corrie fans don’t recognise slim Shayne Ward as he picks up award for Best Single Episode

CORRIE fans have taken to social media to share their disbelief at how hot Shayne Ward looks as he picks up award for Best Single Episode. His character Aiden Connor committed suicide in the long-running soap and his performance was praised by his industry peers and viewers for his powerful performance. Looking dapper in a […]

CORRIE fans have taken to social media to share their disbelief at how hot Shayne Ward looks as he picks up award for Best Single Episode.

His character Aiden Connor committed suicide in the long-running soap and his performance was praised by his industry peers and viewers for his powerful performance.

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Looking dapper in a smart black suit and tie, the 34-year-old looked a world away from his role as Aidan Connor, which he left in a heartbreaking suicide storyline earlier this year.

Taking to Twitter fans gushed over his hot new new look, with one writing: @shayneTward is looking BUFF!!! #BritishSoapAwards”

While another added: “Shayne looks incredible right now #BritishSoapAwards”

And one wrote: “Just switched to #BritishSoapAwards and has Shayne Ward got a perm??? Still looks cut tho”

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Shayne, who left the soap in May, won tonight for Best Single Episode as his performance for Aidan’s emotional suicide storyline.

In his emotional speech the actor thanked the viewers and said he hoped it would encourage more people to speak out and talk about their emotions and feelings.

The actor faced competition in the category as he went up against stalwarts from EastEnders, Emmerdale, Doctors and Hollyoaks.

His win comes after he revealed his hurt at not being nominated for an award at the National Television Awards.

Shayne tweeted after seeing the list: “This was the one I worked hard for.

“It’s always a blessing to be put forward for a nomination. And I’m always humbled.

“But to have not even been considered for Best Serial Drama Performance for Aidan’s suicide has really hurt me.”

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He told The Sun at the time: “In my personal experience I’ve had people in my family attempt and also someone in my family unfortunately took their own life.

“So for me, I just drew upon an honest truth and how I would feel in that situation.

“When you are in those moments you can’t shy away. You either do it with conviction or you don’t.”

He later took to social media to defend his comments. Shayne told his fans: “I’m sorry if my tweet was misconstrued by some people. It really wasn’t about me winning an award and being selfish or having an ego. That ain’t me.

“I really thought it was an important issue that I wanted to draw attention to again. Sometimes the way we word stuff doesn’t always showcase our true meaning. So I’m sorry again. Love to you all.”

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