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Liverpool Echo
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Jessica Sansome & Charlotte Hadfield

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan joined by brother on cobbles

Coronation Street's Jude Riordan was joined by his brother on the cobbles - much to the surprise of fans.

The St Helens youngster, who plays Sam Blakeman on the ITV soap, took part in a children's chess tournament during Wednesday night's episode. With the tournament under way during the latest hour-long episode of Corrie, fans saw an excited Sam take his place opposite his opponent, ready to battle it out for a place in the final.

During the scenes, Sam was trying to keep calm and prepare for his semi-final chess game in the Bistro while his opponent, Oscar, and his mother stood opposite, the Manchester Evening News reports.

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