When points mean more than friendship… the real drama isn’t just on screen anymore!

What happens when soap opera loyalties spill over into real life? In a moment that had fans and podcast listeners alike laughing and gasping, Coronation Street alum Colson Smith took a playful—but pointed—jab at former co-star Ben Price, accusing him of “bad friendship” during their latest episode of On The Sofa.

Colson, who played Craig Tinker on the ITV soap for over a decade, didn’t hold back as he recounted a recent “betrayal” involving none other than a shared rewards scheme at Wagamama. Alongside Ben and Jack P. Shepherd (David Platt), Colson described how the trio had carefully curated their reward points over countless meals—earning free starters and mains in what had become an unspoken ritual of friendship.

But the camaraderie took a hit when Ben redeemed one of those hard-earned free meals—not with his fellow podcast hosts—but with his daughter. “It’s shitty, isn’t it Jack?” Colson said, half-laughing, half-serious, as he laid out the case. “We’ve got it mastered, and he goes and eats our money without us.”

Ben, who played Nick Tilsley on Corrie, responded with a sheepish grin, admitting fault and calling the act “shitty.” Jack couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity, noting it was supposed to be a team effort. Colson jokingly labeled the move “shithousery,” a word that summed up the playful betrayal to perfection.

While this might sound like a storm in a teacup, the moment underscores the real-life bonds formed between Coronation Street stars. After all, Colson and Ben have shared more than just screen time—they’ve shared years of work, travel, and now a weekly podcast. Yet, even the tightest friendships have their petty grievances, especially when food is involved.

This humorous fallout also arrives on the heels of a much more emotional moment: Colson’s departure from Coronation Street. His character, Craig Tinker, met a tragic end earlier this year after dying in the line of duty. For fans, it was a gut-wrenching loss; for Colson, it was poetic justice. “Craig dying in the line of duty, and getting that hero’s death, was by far the most perfect story for his exit,” he reflected. “I’ve got everything that I’ve got from Coronation Street.”

It’s moments like these—both deeply emotional and hilariously mundane—that remind fans why Coronation Street and its extended family resonate so strongly. While Craig may no longer be walking the Weatherfield beat, Colson’s legacy lives on—not just in dramatic scenes, but in podcast jabs and shared noodles.

So, was Ben Price truly disloyal? Or is this all just classic mates’ banter taken to theatrical extremes? One thing’s for sure: On The Sofa might be the most honest soap spin-off fans could ask for.

What do you think—should Ben have saved the reward points for his mates, or was a father-daughter meal worth the fallout?