Ex Corrie Star Shayne Ward Jumps To ITV Soap's Defence Amid Backlash From Former Cast And Fan...

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SHAYNE Ward has defended Coronation Street after a series of outbursts from former cast and backlash from fans.

Away from singing, Shayne played the role of factory manager Aidan Connor on the Weatherfield cobbles.

Six years on, the Strictly star has jumped to the ITV soap's defence, after previous stars such as Vicky Enwistle , Sean Wilson and Charlie Lawson all blasted the soap.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, the 40-year-old said: ⁘I mean, everyone has their opinion. I mean, I think you've got to realise with these shows, because that's been going for 50 odd years, you know, you have to move with the times as well.

The star continued: ⁘I hope in my heart that it will always be there. And that because it is such an iconic show that, you know, that the public will do their best to try and keep on the television. But just times are changing so much. You never quite know.

⁘So a lot of things are going online. And that's heartbreaking to see. What can you do? But I just I have a feeling with Corrie, it will always be there, at least in my heart.⁘

Earlier this month Vicky Enwistle - who played Janice Battersby - called likened the soap to a 'cult' in a now-deleted rant.