Coronation Street star says 'it was an absolute joy' and won't rule out joining rival soap

Actor Ian Kelsey has reflected on his tenure as con artist Vinny Ashford in Coronation Street, describing the experience as an absolute joy. Having departed the ITV soap in 2017, Kelsey has now spoken openly about his time on the show seven years after his character was killed off. The performer has not ruled out the possibility of joining a rival soap opera, eyeing a potential new role nine years after his initial exit from the series.