Coronation Street fans stunned as Sam Blakeman stars alongside his famous real-life dad
CORONATION Street star Jude Riordan has revealed that his real-life dad is a director on the soap.
The young actor – who has played Sam Blakeman since 2020 – posed alongside his dad Paul Riordan on the set of the ITV soap.
Paul is known for directing numerous soap episodes including Emmerdale, Hollyoaks and Casualty, and often works on behind-the-scenes on the famous cobbles.
Jude shared a sweet photo of his dad Paul giving him a tight hug.
The talented actor wrote: “When you haven’t been well but can’t miss your first Corrie scene directed by your Dad.”
Paul then joined Jude’s onscreen family for a group photo, smiling alongside actor Ben Price and Leanne Battersby star Jane Danson.
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But viewers couldn’t help but notice the uncanny resemblance between onscreen dad Nick and real-life father Paul.
One wrote: “Your dad is the double of your Corrie dad… wow.”
Another echoed: “He looks like Nick’s brother!”
A third agreed: “Omg how much does your dad and Nick look alike!”
As another fan gushed: “Great job Jude. Love watching you act, you’re such a gifted young actor!”
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Sam is son to Nick Tilsley and Natasha Blakeman and has been become a firm favourite with viewers for his inquisitive nature and his handling of his mother’s death.
Last week, the schoolboy confronted killer Harvey in a restorative justice meeting.
Viewers know Harvey gunned down Sam’s mum Natasha in a case of mistaken identity.
The drug dealer thought he was killing Leanne Battersby after she put an end to his drug dealing gang.
Sam stopped talking after his mum’s death, and he has struggled to cope with all the questions he has about.
Having decided to confront Harvey, Sam began writing him letters and set about convincing his dad Nick to let him.
As Harvey tried to put up a front, Sam calmly questioned him about why he killed his mum.
He asked about Harvey’s own mother, and asked if she would have been proud of his choices.
Harvey defended his late mum, who had died from cancer, but Sam pointed out the similarities between his mum – and it was too much for Harvey.
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He ran out of the room, telling Sam that he was done with him and didn’t want to hear from him again.
At the end of the episode Harvey broke down in his cell – Sam’s word breaking through his barriers.