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Ryan Paton

ITV Coronation Street star Jude Riordan hints at career move in personal update

Coronation Street's Jude Riordan has thrilled fans as he shared a new personal milestone.

The St Helens youngster has wowed audiences with his performances as Sam Blakeman in the long-running show.

Jude's role in the ITV soap earned him a number of awards last year as he took home the Best Newcomer Prize at both the National Television Awards and the Inside Soap Awards.

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The 10-year-old has started the New Year in a similar style as he showed off a new talent.

Jude delighted his followers on Twitter as he shared a snap proudly posing with a certificate to reveal he had passed his clarinet exam.

Jude is not stopping there as he set his sights on appearing in the School of Rock musical he attended during his Christmas break from Coronation Street

He posted, alongside a laughing emoji: "Passed my Clarinet Exam today. next stop @SchoolOfRockUK"

Fans flooded the comments to congratulate Jude after his announcement.

Corrie co-star Tony Maudsley said: "WooHoooo! Congrats Jude!!!"

Charlotte added: "Is there no end to your talent"

Barbara commented : "Just when I thought that I couldn't feel any more proud of you and you go and pass your clarinet exam today ! - I - and I KNOW many, many MANY others - congratulate you on your latest achievement and have a strong feeling that even more success is headed your way in the future."

PJ posted: "Great job young man!"

Ian tweeted: "Oh well done Jude. Onwards and upwards till you're in the band."

Coronation Street airs Monday, Wednesday and Friday on ITV and ITV Hub

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