Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd shocked his Celebrity Big Brother housemates last night with a comment about his soap co-star William Roache.
During last night’s CBB (April 22), Patsy Palmer was speaking to Jack, Donna Preston and Chesney Hawkes in the bedroom. She was recalling working with EastEnders legend June Brown, when Jack chipped in about working with Bill.
However, it’s fair to say no one was quite expecting Jack to say what he did about the Wetherfield legend…
Jack P Shepherd on working with soap legend Bill Roache
Patsy said that June Brown, who played Dot Cotton in the BBC soap, worked well into her nineties. Jack then pointed out that Bill, who turns 93 this week, is still filming as Ken Barlow.
When asked how long his colleague had been on Coronation Street, Jack said: “65 years.”
While I’ve been in here, he could be dead.
However, while Jack’s housemates shared their amazement of Bill’s acting career, Jack quipped: “While I’ve been in here, he could be dead.”
Donna replied: Jesus Christ Jack,” while Patsy added: “You would find out.”
Jack disagreed and said: “No, why would I find out?” “Well you’ve been working with him for 25 years,” said Chesney.
At this point, Jack, who plays David Platt, dropped a bombshell about his relationship with Bill. “Yeah but that doesn’t matter. I’ve known him for 25 years, he still calls me [bleep]ing David. Yeah, he calls me David. He sees me in the corridor and I go: ‘Morning Bill,’ and he goes: ‘Ahhhh, David.’”
“Well he is 93,” said Chesney.
Viewers react
Those watching CBB at home were a little surprised by Jack’s blunt outburst about his co-star.
One commented: “Now Jack, why the [bleep] would you say THAT?!” Another added: “[Bleep]ing hell, why did Jack say that?!”
A third commented: “Jack nonchalantly saying William Roache could just die whilst he’s in the house!” Another laughed and said: “‘While I’ve been in here he could be dead.’ [Bleep]ing hell Jack LMAO!”
How long has Jack P Shepherd been in Coronation Street?
Jack, who is now 37, joined Coronation Street when he was aged 12. He took on the role of David Platt on the soap back in 2000, meaning that he celebrates 25 years on the cobbles this year.
