Colson Smith's life is so intertwined with his Coronation Street character that his personal body transformation was written into a storyline.
Having previously struggled with sport and his weight as a teenager, Colson decided to change his routine and has come incredibly far, now competing in ITV's The Games.
The popular actor has been playing loveable Craig Tinker on the cobbles since August 2011 - making his debut when mum Beth went on a date with old flame Steve McDonald.
