Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd divides fans by 'being an adult' but leaves co-star abuzz with home update

Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd -Credit:Jack P Shepherd Instagram


Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd divided fans as he was seen 'being an adult' in one of his latest social media posts. The actor took to social media with an update on his home with left his co-star completely abuzz.

Jack, who is famed for playing David Platt in the ITV soap, was seen posing in his kitchen alongside his brand-new appliance. The 36-year-old beamed for the camera as he could be seen leaning on the kitchen counter while sporting his black skinny jeans and white striped top.

Jack's girlfriend Hanni Treweek was also seen testing out the new dishwasher as the soap star gushed over its arrival. "It's arrived!" he declared before explaining it's been a point of interest on On The Sofa, the podcast he co-hosts with Corrie co-stars Colson Smith and Ben Price.

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He continued: "If you listen to the podcast you’ll know we’ve been washing up for 18 months! Luckily @ao were on hand to help out massively providing us with this all singing, all dancing Miele dishwasher. You can tell I’m middle-aged by how excited I am. Special thanks to Scott everyone at AO and the chaps that fitted it too, you’ve made us very happy #Gifted #ad."

Corrie co-star Tony Maudsley, who plays George Shuttleworth in the long-running show, was quick to comment as he excitedly wrote: "OMG I've never seen one with a power disc!! I'm beyond moist!!!" Jenny Connor star Sally Ann Matthews also replied: "Finally. Thank f*ck."

Corrie's head of hair and makeup Gillian Walsh commented: "That’s being an adult ain’t it ! Look at that smile." Actress and influencer Abby Haley also joked: "Now can we have a video of it singing when it’s finished."

Jack was hapy with the new addition to his kitchen -Credit:Jack P Shepherd Instagram
Jack was hapy with the new addition to his kitchen -Credit:Jack P Shepherd Instagram

But there were a mix of comments from fans, with some wondering why it took 18 months to get one and the fact that it was gifted was also a point of contention from some. However, many were pleased to see Jack happy.

@cindythompson7378 said: "Aw bless you getting excited about a dishwasher you will love it." @itsfranciswadsworth1 commented: "Love the smiles Jack." @wheelieglitterlife wrote: "Been waiting for this video since you mentioned it!" @boodles.makes added: "I love the first, cheesy photo."