Antony Cotton signs new 'Coronation Street' deal

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has revealed that he has signed a new contract with the soap.

The actor, who has played the role of barman and factory worker Sean Tully since 2003, announced the news on Twitter last night while watching ITV1's The Corrie Years.

Cotton told his online followers: "Sat watching The Corrie Years and I'm not ashamed to say that I am shedding a tear watching Hayley and Roy's story. And I have to say how proud I am to be in a show that has not only supported but celebrated characters like Hayley and Sean.

"I have just signed my 9th contract with the show and I couldn't be prouder to be in the show. Thank you Coronation Street, you are amazing!"

Sean's current storyline sees him raising his son Dylan with partner Marcus Dent as the child's mother Violet is currently recovering from an accident.

However, Coronation Street insiders recently suggested that Sean and Marcus's relationship will come under threat when Dylan returns home to Violet later in the year.

Samia Smith also recently confirmed that she had landed a new deal to stay on as Weatherfield's Maria Connor.

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