Coronation Street fans are in disbelief as Tony Maudsley reveals the true age of his co-star, Antony Cotton, during a milestone birthday celebration on set! Antony, known for his role as Sean Tully, just turned 50, and fans are shocked by this surprising revelation! Find out how Tony’s hilarious birthday tribute to Antony has left everyone talking!
In a surprising and humorous moment, Coronation Street star Tony Maudsley, who plays George Shuttleworth on the ITV soap, left fans speechless when he revealed the real age of his co-star, Antony Cotton, during his milestone birthday celebrations. Antony, famous for playing the beloved character Sean Tully for over two decades, just hit the big 5-0. However, it wasn’t just the number that had people talking – it was Tony’s playful and affectionate tribute to Antony on his special day.
Antony shared his gratitude on social media, thanking fans for their overwhelming birthday wishes and posts. “Thank you for the thousands of messages and birthday references I’ve had today,” he said. Reflecting on his 23 years on Coronation Street, Antony remarked on how fortunate he felt to be surrounded by his “Corrie family” during such a significant moment.
The celebration, however, took a comedic turn when Tony Maudsley greeted Antony with a fun surprise: a dressing room door adorned with 50 speed limit signs, a playful jab at Antony turning 50. Tony’s note, saying “Thank you to @tonymaudsley1 for this welcome on my dressing room door this morning. He adores me. Unconditionally,” left fans in stitches and showed just how much the Coronation Street family loves to tease each other.
But Tony wasn’t done with the birthday fun. Later, he posted a group selfie from the Corrie green room, featuring himself, Antony, and other cast members like Tina O’Brien, Samia Longchambon, Channique Sterling-Brown, Peter Gunn, and Jodie Prenger. The photo, which captured the cheerful group celebrating together, was captioned with Tony’s playful humor: “Today we were celebrating @antonycotton as he reached the ripe old age of FIFTY! ! ! ! I wasn’t trying to steal his thunder by taking centre stage on the birthday pic…I just had the longest arms to be able to squeeze us all into the selfie!”
The heartfelt tribute quickly garnered a flood of birthday wishes from fans and fellow Coronation Street cast members. The official Coronation Street Instagram page shared its own tribute, posting: “Bunch of icons right there! Happy 50th @antonycotton.” Fans were equally stunned by the milestone age, with many expressing disbelief that Antony was now 50. One fan shared, “Happy birthday Antony! Can’t believe you’re 50, enjoy!” Another reassured, “Happy birthday Antony – enjoy being 50, it’s not bad honestly.”
As fans continue to celebrate Antony’s 50th birthday, one thing is clear: Coronation Street’s beloved cast members, including Tony Maudsley and Antony Cotton, share a bond that extends far beyond their on-screen roles. Their playful moments and heartfelt celebrations remind fans why they’ve stayed hooked to the soap opera for so many years.
With fans still in shock over Antony’s age reveal, it’s clear that the love and humor shared between the Coronation Street cast are just as iconic as the characters they portray.