CORONATION Street hunk James Cartwright revealed he missed out on playing a big soap role - decades before being cast as Theo Silverton.
Scaffolder Theo debuted earlier this year and began an affair with Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce).
Speaking to press, James shared how he could have been in Weatherfield much earlier, had an old audition gone differently.
He recounted: "As a young actor, I auditioned for the Street.
"And I think it was like Jack Duckworth's grandson [Tommy Duckworth].
"It was many, many years ago and that didn't work. Then this this came along, and it's a real, real privilege.
"I think it's about finding the right time and the right character, and then you settle into it."
The actor also addressed Theo and Todd's ongoing, storyline.
Not only does Theo have a wife, Danielle (Natalie Anderson), he also has two teenage children - Miles (Lewis William Magee) and Millie (Kaitlyn Earley).
Addressing the character's decision to explore his sexuality now, James explained: "I think he's from a devoutly religious background, and that's what's made him keep it in.
"I think for the first time in Todd, it's more than sexual. I think that basis there is where we sort of build the relationship from.
"I think he trusts him, and he sees that it is more than that.
"You know, he gets to give it a go and Todd is very patient and loving and kind. "
James went on to describe his character as a "good, honest family man" .
He acknowledged while Theo thinks his relationship with Todd is "100%" worth fighting for, the character's family likely "are not going to make it easy".
The actor remarked: "He has approached it very badly."
LOVE triangles are a fundamental part of soap-land, but which ones have become the most iconic?
EASTENDERS
Bradley/Stacey/Max: Stacey Slater began an affair with boyfriend Bradley Branning's dad Max in 2007.
Despite their romps, Stacey still married Bradley, but their deceit came out in an iconic Christmas Day episode that year.
Grant/Sharon/Phil: Heading even further back in Walford history, EastEnders fans were gripped in the 90s as Sharon Watts had a one-night stand with her brother-in-law Phil Mitchell.
Sharon confided in best friend Michelle Fowler - not realising it was caught on tape - and her husband Grant eventually found out and played it in front of everyone at the Queen Vic.
Syed/Amira/Christian: Syed Masood was engaged to Amira before realising he had feelings for another man, Christian, which he confessed to him on his wedding day.
A devout Muslim, Syed refused to admit his true sexuality and went ahead and married Amira anyway, but when they returned, the two men started an affair before being caught in the act by Amira.
CORONATION STREET
Shelley/Peter/Lucy: Peter Barlow took the concept of a love triangle and ran with it in Coronation Street - extending it to bigamy.
He was in a relationship with Shelley Unwin but started dating Lucy Richards, and quickly married her after she fell pregnant with his son, Simon.
But it didn't stop him also marrying Shelley, but he was eventually caught when Lucy turned up in Weatherfield and the two women confronted him.
Ken/Deidre/Mike: Back in 1982, Deirdre Barlow started sleeping with her husband's nemesis Mike Baldwin in secret, before confessing all a year later.
When Mike turned up at the marital home, Deirdre was being throttled by her husband who then kicked her out, but years later they reconciled.
Maria/Aidan/Eva: In 2017, Aidan Connor started sleeping with girlfriend Eva Price's best friend, Maria Connor.
Eva eventually found out and she decided to take revenge by faking a pregnancy, spending his money and planned to confront him on their wedding day.
But she had a change of heart when a remorseful Aidan confessed, and decided to marry him anyway, only for Maria to arrive and expose her fake pregnancy.
EMMERDALE
Ross/Debbie/Pete: Debbie Dingle found herself torn between two brothers, Ross and Pete Barton in 2015 in Emmerdale.
She eventually decided to marry Pete but yet again, a soap wedding day was ruined when the groom learned of his bride's betrayal via a recording played at the wedding.
Chrissie/Robert/Aaron: Robert Sugden was married to Chrissie White and all seemed well - until he began a steamy affair with Aaron Dingle.
Robert's ex Katie Sugden almost exposed the affair - but fell to her death before she had the chance.
However, a guilty Aaron eventually cracked and told Chrissie about the affair - after which she announced it to the whole pub.
The star previously shared his excitement upon first being announced to join Corrie.
Speaking on getting the role, he said: "I was very excited, a lot of my memories growing up as a young boy were settling down with my gran after tea, she’d make me a crumpet and we’d sit there and watch Corrie.
“I feel like it’s a great honour to be a part of something that’s brought joy to people for so long.”
Coronation Street continues on ITV1 and ITVX.
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