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Coronation Street stars celebrate Colson Smith’s 20th birthday

He's 20 today!

Coronation Street’s Colson Smith is celebrating his 20th birthday!

His fellow soap co-stars have taken to social media to wish the actor, who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, a happy birthday.

Jack P Shepherd, who plays David Platt, posted a string of snaps to Instagram alongside a funny message welcoming Colson “to manhood”.

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The photos show the pair enjoying boozy night outs, having fun at a theme park and dressed up at escape room game Breakout in Manchester.

Jack wrote: “From boozing to escape rooms to tucking him in at night he’s been by my side for…  about 2 years, hopefully it won’t be for much longer.

“He’s not a teenager anymore yayyyyy! Welcome to manhood dear boy happy birthday @colsonjsmith love you lots.”

Brooke Vincent, who portays Sophie Webster, took to her Instagram stories to wish Colson a happy birthday, too.

Brooke paid a sweet tribute to Colson (Credit: Instagram)

Alongside a series of photobooth snaps, the actress said: “Happy birthday to this nuisance.

“Lots of love @colsonjsmith have a nice day,” followed by a smiley face and a yellow heart emoji.

She then posted a video of herself singing happy birthday to Colson, who didn’t seem too impressed.

As Brooke starts singing and putting the camera in his face, Colson says: “Can you not?” before putting his hand over the camera.

Brooke sang happy birthday to Colson (Credit: Instagram)

Brooke captioned the funny clip: “Fumin.”

Meanwhile, Lucy Fallon – who plays Bethany Platt – also took to her Instagram stories to share some funny snaps of Colson.

The first photo sees the pair in a field alongside Lucy’s boyfriend, Tom Leech.

She wrote: “Happy birthday to this annoying little creature @colsonjsmith.

Colson Smith and Lucy Fallon
Lucy jokingly called Colson an “annoying little creature” (Credit: Instagram)

“We love you… Kind of x.”

She then posted a boomerang snap of herself and Colson digging into sugar doughnuts.

Tom took to his own Instagram story to post a snap of himself, Lucy and Colson seemingly at a festival alongside the caption: “Happy birthday hunni.”

Tom also wished Colson a happy birthday (Credit: Instagram)

Colson shared the post to his story, telling Tom: “Ah thank u @t_leech. Much more appropriate than Lucy…”

Ellie Leach, who plays Faye Windass in the soap, shared a photo of herself and Colson to her Instagram story.

She said: “Haaaaappppyyyyyy birthday bezzie @colsonjsmith.”

Colson Smith and Ellie Leach
Ellie and Colson have a close friendship off-screen (Credit: Instagram)

Andrew Whyment, who plays Colson’s on-screen step-dad Kirk Sutherland, shared a snap of himself and Colson to Instagram.

He wrote: “Happy birthday to @colsonjsmith have a top day pal.”

Happy birthday to @colsonjsmith have a top day pal 👍🏻

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Meanwhile, Colson spent his birthday on set filming scenes for Corrie.

He shared a snap of his dressing room table to his Instagram story.

The pic shows a light-up mirror which had multiple snaps of Colson and his co-stars attached to it.

Corrie's Colson Smith
Colson spent his birthday on set of Corrie (Credit: Instagram)

Colson said: “First day back as Craig… Missed his crazy patterned shirts.”

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Rebecca Carter
Associate Editor (News)