Coronation Street star Jack Carrol had an update for fans after being flooded with praise and support from his co-stars. The comedian and
Actor joined the ITV soap as Bobby, the nephew of Weatherfield favourite Carla Connor. But viewers were shocked to learn that Bobby is the son of Carla’s brother Rob Donovan, who is serving life in
prison for the murder of Tina McIntyre. She was unaware he had a son as Rob hadn’t managed to let Carla know the news until she spoke to him from behind bars to confirm the sudden new arrival. He's since made himself comfortable living with his auntie and landed himself a
Job at her factory, Underworld. However, he's recently been wrapped up in finding out what has happened to new love interest Lauren Bolton after she suddenly disappeared with the missing person case now a murder probe. READ MORE: Coronation Street announces news of 'parting ways' as they bid 'farewell' READ MORE: Read more of our Coronation Street stories here And it appears he's keeping busy as taking to
Instagram, the former Britain's Got Talent star shared a selfie as he was back on the set of the Salford-based soap. Alongside the snap, Jack wrote: "Back causing brother as Bobby today," seemingly from the flat his character now shares with Carla. It comes after Jack recently revealed he'd been delivered some great news. Taking to
Social Media, the new soap star revealed it had been shortlisted for a TV Bafta ahead of the annual awards ceremony, which will take place on May 12 at the Royal Festival Hall in
London, for his own
comedy short, Mobility. Sharing a picture of his work among the nominees, Jack wrote on Instagram: "Mobility, the short film I co-wrote and starred in has just been nominated for a BAFTA! You can still catch it on the Iplayer. Time to iron my tuxedo and go around calling myself BAFTA nominated." He added of the short, which he created and starred in: "Huge thanks and congratulations to co-writer Tom Gregory, director Akaash Meeda and producer Sam Ward as well as the brilliant cast and crew and David Simpson and Tiger Aspect and the
BBC." And his new Corrie co-stars were among those to respond. Jude Riordan, who plays Sam Blakeman said: "Congratulations Jack." Aadi Alahan actor Adam Hussain echoed: "Congrats Jack!" Meanwhile, Simon Barlow star Alex Bain commented: "WOW! That’s incredible Jack! Get the celebrations going now mate!"