Coronation Street's stalwart Andy Whyment hit back at a detractor after they mocked his choice of a £40k vehicle on social media. Known for his role as Kirk Sutherland, the actor took to Instagram to address a user's jab about his new car purchase - a turbocharged Kia Sportage GT line with an allowance for 10,000 miles per year, shunning more luxurious brands. An Instagram critic said: "I'd of thought with all your money you'd [have] had a decent car!" But the down-to-earth soap star clapped back: "Kia's are a decent car, and I don't earn as much as you probably think I do.
" Fans were quick to jump to Andy's defence, with accolades pouring in for his new purchase. One admirer commented: "Congrats! Andy you will love this, it's an awesome car!" Another chimed in with praise: "Lovely car, Kia make good cars, enjoy it you deserve it." The revelation of Andy's indulgence in the Sportage followed exclusive details we disclosed regarding a significant six-figure deal he signed recently to stay on Coronation Street.
His commitment extends a tenure that has already lasted over two decades. A source from ITV divulged to The Sun: "Andy just loves Corrie. It is in his blood and he never wants to go anywhere else.
Lots of other actors get itchy feet and want to go on to do other stuff and some think they want to star in 'higher quality' telly," reports OK! . "But for Andrew, there is no higher-quality telly. It's the nation's favourite soap a national institution that's been on the box .