SHAYNE Ward is making a surprise return to soap land six years after his dramatic exit from Coronation Street. The Strictly star, who left the ITV soap in 2018 following his character's tragic death, is set to join another drama — this time alongside his real-life fiancée. 6 Shayne Ward is currently starring in Strictly Credit: PA 6 Shayne is a dad of two and is making a soap comeback alongside his fiancée Sophie Austin Credit: Instagram 6 He played Aidan Connor in Corrie 6 X Factor winner Shayne performing in 2005 Credit: ITV He shot to fame in 2005 after winning The X Factor and went on to have a successful music career.
In 2015, he made the switch to acting, landing the role of Aidan Connor on the Cobbles. His emotional storyline, which ended with his character's suicide, touched viewers across the nation. Now, Shayne is set for a soap comeback, which will thrill fans who have missed him on their screens.
READ MORE ON STRICTLY decision day Nick Knowles' Strictly return REVEALED after horror injury HERE WE TAN-GO ‘Just stop’ rage Strictly fans as they claim star was ‘overmarked’ by judges Shayne starred in Corrie as factory boss Aiden for three years, leaving the ITV soap in a heatbreaking hour-long suicide storyline episode. He most recently appeared in Channel 5 crime drama The Good Ship Murder with ex-Corrie co-star Catherine Tyldesley. In soon to be cancelled Doctors - Shayne will play a character named Kenny Webb.
His real life fiancée & former Hollyoak.