Yahoo News Coronation Street's Tristan Gemmill reveals first role since announcing his exit
Coronation Street star Tristan Gemmill has unveiled his first gig since announcing he would be leaving his role of Robert Preston back in April.
The actor has confirmed that he'll be starring in a panto of Peter Pan in Swansea, taking on the iconic role of Captain Hook.
Tristan tweeted earlier today (June 19): "People of #Swansea - I am coming to throw sweets at your children. Get your tickets now!"
People of #Swansea - I am coming to throw sweets at your children. Get your tickets now! https://t.co/7uVjATTK8Z
- Tristan Gemmill (@TristanGemmill) June 19, 2019
Tristan revealed earlier this year that he would be taking a bow as Robert on Corrie, though recently told Digital Spy that his exit had nothing to do with rumoured stress on set following a spate of departures by cast members.
"It's got absolutely nothing to do with that... there's 60-something people in a cast, there's a natural turnover where some people feel it's time for them to move on," he explained.
"Sometimes story dictates that it's time for people to move on, and that's an organic and necessary part of the soap opera process. It's just sort of a coincidence that a few people happen to say the same thing at once, really.
Related: Coronation Street fans spot a familiar face in the final episode of Years and Years
"I don't think it means anything, it doesn't point to the health of the show or anything to do with six episodes a week. We love doing six episodes a week!"
Meanwhile, Robert is currently embroiled in a secret baby storyline with Vicky Jefferies, and it sounds like Michelle Connor will soon find out.
Coronation Street airs on ITV.
Read more news, spoilers and gossip on our Coronation Street homepage
Digital Spy Soap Scoop video – hit play below for all the latest Coronation Street spoilers, as Robert's lies spiral out of control and Geoff tries to control Yasmeen.
Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account.
('You Might Also Like',)
