Departing Corrie star eager to do major reality show but turned down two others
Departing actor Chris Gascoyne is seemingly eager to follow in the footsteps of Coronation Street co-stars such as Andy Whyment, Simon Gregson and Jennie McAlpine – by signing up for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!
Chris, best known for playing battle hardened Peter Barlow in the ITV soap, has issued a come and get me plea, with him reportedly ‘waiting on the call’.
However, he is less keen on other reality show stints, and has turned down offers from Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing On Ice.
Evidently he feels the glitterball will be more of a challenge to kangaroo balls, and we think he would absolutely smash life in the jungle.
‘Chris is very in demand now he’s taking a break from Corrie and he’s had quite a lot of offers,’ a source said.
‘He’s always said it would be his worst nightmare to do any kind of dancing – so instantly said no to Strictly and Dancing on Ice,’ they told The Sun.
‘He really wants to do I’m A Celebrity but is still waiting to be asked. None of his friends would be surprised if he pops up in the jungle next year though.’
In the meantime, he will be busy this Christmas, as he has been announced as Captain Hook in a new version of Peter Pan.
Metro.co.uk confirmed his imminent exit from Corrie, with a promise that a major storyline will see him leave the show.
Breathe a sigh of relief though, as he isn’t being killed off. While no return is set in stone, Metro.co.uk understands it is being viewed as an open-ended, extended break.
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His co-star Alison King, who plays Peter’s wife Carla, will be sad to see him depart, but vows to keep in touch.
She exclusively told us: ‘It’s always sad without Chris but it’ll be alright. He’s my husband! It’ll be okay.
‘We’re such good friends now that we’re in each other’s lives and at home. Caroline [Chris’s wife] will take care of him for me!’
As for how Peter goes, this is a closely guarded secret but the storyline will be every bit as dramatic as a Bushtucker Trial.
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