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Watch the moment Coronation Street’s Andy Whyment jumps on stage with band to perform Kings Of Leon track
And Andy has bagged himself a weekend job
CORONATION Street fans were left stunned after they recognised fan favourite character on stage singing the Kings of Leon hit song Sex on Fire.
Andy Whyment is best known for his role as beloved Kirk Sutherland in Coronation Street, however fans have recently learned that he can also sing.
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The Salford-born actor, 43, jumped on stage with a band called Organised Mayhem in a recent TikTok.
Their band bio reads: "Young lads just starting a band aged 14-16 from Greater Manchester."
Andy took to microphone and addressed the crowd saying: "Hello Glastonbury. We're going to do the song Sex on Fire."
He then proceeded to sing a cover of the Kings of Leon hit song as the gig goers cheered him on.
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They were seen singing and dancing along and enjoying the music with drinks in their hands, but did they recognise him?
Andy looked like he was having the best time with a beaming smile as he performed alongside the young drummer and guitar player.
Fans on TikTok flocked to the comment section to share their surprise after they recognised Andy from the ITV soap and was shocked by how good his voice was.
One fan wrote: "Wasn’t expecting that. Well done Kirk."
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Another added: "He is brilliant 👏 go kirk go."
A third penned: "Just realised who this is, wow."
First Appearance as Kirk Sutherland on Coronation street for actor Andy Whyment
The father of two trained at the Laine Johnson Theatre School in Salford.
And then he got his first shot onto our screens playing Darren alongside Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash in hit comedy The Royle Family.
Shortly afterwards in 2000, he started playing Kirk in Corrie and has played the role ever since.
In 2019, he finished second in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! and was a late arrival for the 2023 South Africa series I'm A Celebrity.... South Africa.
Real-life soap couples
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Max Parker and Kris Mochrie
- Despite playing brothers Luke and Lee Posner on Emmerdale, the pair never actually shared any scenes together. But the pair still fell in love after meeting on set. Max and Kris got together in 2020, moving in together later than same year and got engaged in 2022. In a sweet Instagram post, the couple confirmed they're planning a 2025 wedding.
Beth Cordingly and Ian Kelsey
- Beth, who plays Ruby Fox-Miligan, announced her love for her co-star Ian Kelsey, who played Dean Glover, shortly after she joined Emmerdale at the beginning of 2024. “I am very in love with Ian and very happy. I think it really does work him being an actor too. He has been so fantastic," she gushed.
Laura Norton and Mark Jordan
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Sally Carman and Joe Duttine
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Anthony Cotton and Peter Eccleston
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Caroline Harding and Chris Gascoyne
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Nadine Mulkerrin and Rory Douglas Speed
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Sophie Austin and Shayne Ward
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It was recently reported that Andy will be showing fans around the show’s studios at weekends.
Fans forking out for VIP Star Tours £45 per person tickets have been delighted to get hugely-popular Andy showing them behind-the-scenes on the UK’s best-loved soap.
Fans are told: “All in a day’s Kirk - Andy Whyment is the first Corrie legend to host our brand new Star Tours.
“Brother of Maria Jane Connor (née Sutherland), Kirk was initially cast for a supporting role of only seven episodes, but look at him now!
"He’s become an integral part of the Coronation Street family, capturing our hearts with his endearing charm and comedic timing.
“Andy’s infectious energy and genuine connection with the audience left everyone starry-eyed and craving more.
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"The laughter was contagious, and the memories made will be cherished forever.”
Guests can walk down the famous cobbles and see landmarks including the Rovers Return Inn, The Kabin and Roy’s Rolls, and the recent Victoria Street expansion, including new shops, a police station, and the Weatherfield North tram station.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
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