Is Aidan Critchely about to return to Coronation Street? Or has yours truly hot two actors mixed up? In my defence, both are Corrie actors called Dean Ashton!
We've just spotted this on Twitter... it's a tweet from International Artists Management who represent actor Dean Ashton, who played Aidan in Corrie.
Dean Ashton returns to ITV's "Coronation Street" for another block of filming @Dean__Ashton pic.twitter.com/EavSm7HWyl— i.A.M (@iAM_Global) 9 March 2018
Now then, let's cast our minds back and remind ourselves of who Aidan Critchely was.
He became Ken Barlow's 'pupil from hell' at Weatherfield Comprehensive School.
He later became Sarah Platt's boyfriend. Aidan was somewhat hated, particularly when he took Sarah for a joyride and crashed the car into a lorry. Taking Sarah for a joyride was a bad idea, especially since killer Richard Hillman was her step-father at the time.
Richard took revenge by killing Maxine Peacock on 13th January 2003 and framing Aidan for the murder.
Aidan was arrested but later proven innocent when Richard confessed.
He left the area and hasn't been heard of since.
So why's he coming back? Well... IF he is... my guess is that he'll have something to do with the clairvoyant who brings Gail news that Richard Hillman wants to get back in touch with her. Pure speculation on my part, of course!
However, actor Dean Ashton has most recently also played the role of PC Saunders in Corrie. So that could well be the reason the actor is coming back again.
Sadly, Brian Capron will not be returning as Richard but you can read all about the killer reign of Richard Hillman on Coronation Street. Or as we all like to call him, Norman Bates with a Briefcase. The book includes the full story of Aidan Critchley too.
You can buy the book here.
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24 comments:
It's two different actors is it not? Refer to Corriepedia - there's two Dean Ashton actors. This isn't the Aiden Critchley one.
I think its two different actors
I thought Equity rules meant that actors must have different names?
Perhaps one gave up acting then the name becomes free.
Dean Ashton who played Aidan Critchley did change his acting name to Dean Anthony and played the part brilliantly and it would be great to see him back on the show totally reformed and grown up and would create fantastic viewing figures .
Totally agree, he would be great on the show as he brought a lot of humor in his acting and would be cool with Sarah Louise .
I think Aidan Critchley was a fantastic character part of the Richard Hillman storyline which in my opinion was the best story of all time on Coronation Street and it would be interesting to see what he would be like now.
I think Aidan Critchley was a fantastic character part of the Richard Hillman storyline which in my opinion was the best story of all time on Coronation Street and it would be interesting to see what he would be like now.
Such a very cool and humouros character was Ade !
Such a very cool and humouros character was Ade !
It would be a good idea to bring him back all grown up and had made something of his life as for such a memorable character with Richard Hillman ,Sarah Platt and Ken Barlow the storylines could be endless .
Who else agrees Aidan Critchley would be great now in the show ?
Brilliant I hope he does
Corrie would attract more viewers still if he was to return as so many fans have wanted him back for a long time .
Loved the character
I think Aidan Critchley should have been made a permanent character long ago its a shame really because he was fun to watch but you can never say never on Corrie! I think Kate Oatesis the one to bring him back as I think she is clever and up to date with issues.
As Simon Barlow is now a little tearaway it would be great to bring back Aidan Critchley as a smart man totally reformed to show how you can turn around your life from being bad to doing good and also Dean who played him was a terrific actor and good looking.
Loved Ade,such a Brilliant Character and good looking too ,I thought he showed as lot of humor and Dean who played him was great.
Cool Character it would be massive for Corrie to bring him back
Now that Aidan Connor is leaving a return from the original Aidan would be great let's face it Corrie needs an Aidan in the show !
Just spotted this I just hope Coronation st producers see this too as Aidan Critchley / Dean Ashton has so many fans all want to see him back on the show.
Yes Dean Ashton ( Ade )did change his name to Dean Anthony as I was at the same agency as he was,he was a class act and its such a shame he isn't in our favourite soap but with a new producer on the way hopefully he will change a lots of things and consider many ex stars .
I think Ade Critchley ,would be amazing as he could be Ken Barlows Son or Grandson to one of Kens previous girlfriends and the dad Bob Critchley was only his stepdad!! He could now not be bad but come into the show fully transformed into a nice intelligent man and not a baddy like in his schooldays . He could be in the show to come back for Sarah and to be with Ken ,his real dad
Now is definitely the time for Ken and Sarah!
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