Jack P Shepherd: Coronation Street's David Platt marks big soap moment from isolation
JACK P SHEPHERD - best known for playing David Platt in Coronation Street - shared a sweet throwback snap online yesterday to mark a big moment as he isolates at home with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek.
Jack P Shepherd stars as David Platt in Coronation Street
Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd took to Instagram yesterday to mark a very special milestone.
The 32-year-old actor has played the role of David Platt in the popular ITV soap for an impressive 20 years.
The soap star joined the cast of Corrie at the tender age of 12 as the son of Gail (played by Helen Worth) and Martin Platt (Sean Wilson) and made his screen debut on April 26, 2000.
The television star, who is currently isolating at home with his girlfriend Hanni Treweek, told his 340,000 followers of the day's significance.
He said: "Today marks my 20th year anniversary playing the role of David Platt."
The actor added: "Here’s a few photos of my life before I got the part and a few highlights of my character."
"Thank you @coronationstreet for everything," the father-of-three signed off."
Instagram users, fans and fellow Corrie co-stars headed to the comments section to share their thoughts and congratulate him.
One user wrote: "You were a cute little boy and now a lovely young man. We have watched you grow up on TV."
Another added: "Congratulations. I love your character David so much! He is so tough and unpredictable. Here's hoping for many more years #staysafe to you and your family."
A third remarked: "You are hands down the best actor on Corrie. Maybe all the British soaps."
A fourth fan said: "It wouldn't be the same without you! Love your sarcasm!! You make our household laugh!! Don't ever change."
Colson Smith, who plays Craig Tinker in the soap, remarked: "I'm only 21," to which Jack replied with laughing emojis.
Drawing attention to the pictures, Ryan Thomas, who joined the show the same year as Jack and played the role of Jason Grimshaw for 16 joked: "Not one mention!"
Michelle Keegan who played his girlfriend Tina McIntyre said: "Congratulations Jacky boy! Bloody amazing achievement I hope that Tina tattoo is still imprinted on your arm. Here’s to the next 20 years xxx."
Jack included pictures of his on-screen family as well as his character's wives and girlfriends in the post.
ITV bosses suspended all filming on Coronation Street in the middle of last month to keep staff safe due to the coronavirus outbreak.