ITV Coronation Street's Jude Riordan supported over 'first' post after family heartbreak

Jude, who plays Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, posed with the likes of Bella Flanagan, who plays Hope Stape on the soap.

Jude Riordan has said it's a "great first day" as he poses with co-stars back on the set of ITV Coronation Street. Jude, who plays Sam Blakeman in the ITV soap, posed with the likes of Bella Flanagan, who plays Hope Stape on the soap.

"Great first day back of 2024 with this lot #coronationstreet #corriekids #filming #corrie," Jude wrote in the caption on Instagram. Bella replied: "Love us all together xx." A fan replied: "Nice work! All of you kids have much to be proud of with taking on difficult storylines and knocking it out of the park with the acting.

"Can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for all of the characters." Savannah said: "All of us together - they’re the best days xx." Anne Connors typed: "Brilliant photo of you all Jude, can’t wait to see Sam in the cobbles very soon."

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Carol Pearson said: "So good to see so many young stars in a soap, it doesn’t happen in any others." Lesley said: "What dynamite bunch of kids!!!! Lot of talent right there." Hannah Prentice said: "Hope you had an amazing day Jude! I’ve started watching emmerdale this year too so I can see Amelia too loving so far excited to see what’s to come for Sam and you this year"

"Eliza , Joseph , Sam , Hope , Liam and Dylan," said another. "Whoop Whoop. Great to hear it’s all back to normal again after the festivities," another typed. Cam posted: "Wow that's terrific and brilliant that is buddy that you had a great first day back filming on the set of Coronation Street with Bella Flanagan, William Flanagan, Savannah Kunyo, Charlie Wrenshall and Liam McCheyne as well"

Carrie said: "Looking forward to seeing more of you all especially Sam." Kyle said: "Happy new year." The return to work comes after Jude announced the sad death of his great-grandmother over Christmas. He wrote: "Yesterday my Great Gran (MA) passed away. I will miss her forever. I was 'made' for MA but that's a story for another day. MA is the reason older people are my favorites."