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Wales Online
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw actor shocks fans after they hear his real accent
Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw actor shocks fans after they hear his real accent Coronation Street fans have been left stunned after hearing Todd Grimshaw actor Gareth Pierce's real voice for the first time - and they can't believe they never knew Coronation Street's Todd Grimshaw actor shocks fans after they hear his real accent (Image: ITV ) Coronation Street viewers were taken aback upon hearing the real voice of Gareth Pierce, who portrays Todd Grimshaw, for the first time. The actor made his first appearance on the soap in 2020, taking over from Bruno Langley, who had portrayed Todd since 2001. Over the years, Todd has been embroiled in numerous major storylines. From surprising failed romances to numerous feuds, his tenure on the cobbles has been anything but drama-free. Particularly this year, when he began a romance with Silverton (James Cartwright). However, it was later revealed that Theo was married to Danielle (Natalie Anderson) and they had two children. Gareth has played Todd since 2020 (Image: ITV ) UK Eurovision flops from reality star to Coronation Street actor who failed to make the cut READ MORE: Coronation Street star taking part in tough Welsh event as fans wish him luck READ MORE: In addition, Todd's beloved aunt Julie (Katy Cavanagh) recently passed away after a battle with cancer. Julie returned to the soap earlier this year after a 25-year absence as part of Eileen's (Sue Cleaver) exit storyline, reports Leicestershire Live. Article continues below However, following Julie's death, in a shocking twist, Todd's mother Eileen was questioned about her death and is now under investigation for her murder. Besides Corrie, actor Gareth has appeared in a variety of other television programmes over the years. His CV includes roles in Mr Selfridge, Ordinary Lies and Hollyoaks. He has become firm favourite (Image: ITV ) Gareth also featured in Doctor Who: The Doctors Revisited, where he provided narration for all 11 episodes. He played bad boy Lenny Mack in Ruth Jones' Sky comedy drama, Stella, from 2013 to 2014. However, soap fans have recently been left stunned after hearing his real voice for the first time. His real accent has shocked fans (Image: ITV ) At the 2024 NTAs, Welsh actor Gareth left fans astounded by conducting an interview in Welsh. One admirer exclaimed in the comments: "Well that's impressive!". Another was taken aback, commenting: "Ok, I did not know you were Welsh and l've met you." A third fan expressed admiration: "Colour me impressed! Huge fan of your work." A fellow supporter echoed the sentiment, saying: "That's impressive but you are an impressive actor mate and smashed it as Todd keep up the great work." Article continues below Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8pm on ITV1 and ITVX
The National
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Scottish woman goes viral after magpie flies into house
Nicole Young, from Glasgow, shared a video of the encounter on social media, showing a panicked family being ushered into a room after the bird managed to sneak in. Footage from a Ring doorbell camera shows Young opening the door to collect an Iceland food delivery, when the driver says: "Be careful, there's a magpie in the hoose." READ MORE: Ncuti Gatwa no longer UK Eurovision spokesperson due to 'unforeseen circumstances' "Oh f***, is there?" Young replied, adding: "They come all the time, you need to try and get a shoebox to try and get it oot." As the delivery driver starts to leave and Young brings her shopping inside, the magpie suddenly flies into the flat – unbeknownst to Young. The driver returns and says: "It's in yer hoose!" Young replies: "Shut up, is it?" Suddenly, a child can be heard crying in another room where the magpie has seemingly flown into, before three children and a man man rush out. The children escape into the living room, while Young and the man attempt to find a box to take the magpie outside. Sharing the video, Young said: "Sunday morning madness quite literally. Magpie flew in the house weans all screaming. "Literally the funniest thing you'll watch today" READ MORE: SNP win by-election as Reform UK beat Scottish Labour The video has since gathered more than two million views on TikTok alone, leading Iceland – where Young's food delivery came from – to chime in. The official Iceland account commented: "Sorry for the chaos! That's Gary one of our underqualified delivery magpies, hope you got him out yer hoose x" One TikTok user said: "Magpie scooting past the driver like not today pal I'm delivering the sorrow first" Another said: "Everyone got ushered into a room like a bomb shelter" And another TikTok user commented: "Why is everyone topless and being ushered into a room, why is someone walking past lookin like they're a French soldier from the 1700s, why is everyone screaming and why did the driver boost so fast".
