Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has said he has the soap to thank for his daughter.
The actor – who has played Tyrone Dobbs for 22 years – shares daughter Sienna with ex-wife Lucy-Jo Hudson.
The former couple met on set when Lucy-Jo played doomed Katy Harris on the cobbles before she met her end in 2005.
They spent years together before splitting – but still co-parent their daughter.
He told The Sun: “I’ve been on the show for way more than half my life now.
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“I’ve got a lot to thank Corrie for, both professionally and indeed in my personal life.
“I have a little girl, Sienna, and that’s due to Coronation Street in some ways, so it’s made a huge, huge impact.”
Alan is currently in a relationship with Tisha Merry who played Steph Britton in the soap.
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Coronation Street star Alan Halsall divides fans with Christmas decorations
The couple recently divided fans by decorating their house for Christmas in early November.
Alan, Tisha and Sienna were seen putting together the tree in matching pyjamas before adding lights and baubles.
Alan also posted a clip of Sienna dancing, clearly impressed by her work.
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