CORONATION Street star Jack P. Shepherd has opened up his future on the soap.

The 37-year-old has been playing David Platt in the ITV soap since joining in 2000.

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Jack P. Shepherd is approaching 25 years playing David PlattCredit: ITV

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The soap star has addressed his future on the cobblesCredit: PA

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Other long-term stars such as Sue Cleaver are set to depart this yearCredit: Rex
Speaking ahead of his 25th Anniversary in Weatherfield, Jack shared whether he’s open to staying for longer.

He told The Sun and other media at a press day: “I was only in the show three months originally, and then they just kept on sort of ringing my mum up, and my agent saying, ‘Yeah, we’ll extend it.’

“So, yeah, 25 years is a long time, I think, for anyone. But I get year contracts now, I don’t get three-months ones.

“So, I’m only ever here for like, another year, so. It runs out this year, [laughter] so they might not continue it!

“They might go with someone else, but I’m still enjoying it.”

Continuing, the actor addressed whether he’d stay for another 25 years – or stick with year-long contracts.

He said: “I think a contract at a time. You know where you are then.

“I think if they were to say… Well, they couldn’t promise that, could they?

“They couldn’t promise a 25-year contract. They don’t know what’s going to happen.

“So, I think it works in both of our favours just to do the year. But if it did end up being another 25, I don’t mind.

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“As long as I’m still happy, that’s all that matters, doesn’t it? As long as you’re still happy.”

It comes as several Corrie stars are set to depart Weatherfield in the near future.

This includes Sue Cleaver (Eileen Grimshaw), Charlotte Jordan (Daisy Midgeley) and Colson Smith (Craig Tinker).

Viewers saw Yasmeen Nazir’s (Shelley King) final scenes air on March 10.

Elsewhere, Jack has recently landed exciting TV opportunities away from the cobbles.

The Sun revealed he has signed up for this year’s Celebrity Big Brother.

Jack follows in the footsteps of Colson Smith, aka Craig Tinker, who placed third last year.

A TV insider said: “The two lads are great mates, and Colson no doubt told Jack he’d have the time of his life on the show.”

The actor is also set to compete in an upcoming week of Richard Osman’s House of Games.

Jack will play against Una Healy, Joanna Page and Emmanuel Sonubi in the BBC quiz.

Saturdays star Una shared a selfie of the group – and host Richard – on Instagram.

She captioned: “So much fun with this lovely bunch of people today for @misterosman House of Games! Coming to @bbctwo soon!”

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Shelley King’s final scenes as Yasmeen aired this weekCredit: Getty

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Jack’s pal Colson Smith is bowing out as Craig TinkerCredit: Getty

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Charlotte Jordan’s character Daisy Midgeley will also leave the streetCredit: ITV