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Dianne Bourne

Former Corrie star Shayne Ward makes big career announcement - and fans are thrilled

Former Coronation Street star and X Factor winner Shayne Ward teased a big announcement on Monday - and fans are thrilled that he is returning to his first love of music. Shayne confirmed the news that he will be heading back out on tour for the first time in 8 years.

Shayne, who played Corrie's tragic Aidan Connor, has announced three UK headline shows for 2023. It will include a special homecoming at Manchester O2 Ritz on April 9, Glasgow on April 12 and London O2 Academy Islington on April 15. He has promised "more dates will be announced soon".

The new shows are in support of his latest release, Anthology, reflecting on his multi-platinum selling career as a music artist. Shayne, from Clayton, first found fame as the winner of the second series of The X Factor in 2005.

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