Jack P Shepherd reveals why he will never do Strictly after Celebrity Big Brother stint
JACK P. Shepherd has revealed why he will never do Strictly – despite signing up for Celebrity Big Brother.
The actor, 37, was one of 13 famous faces who entered the Celebrity Big Brother house in Monday’s launch show.
Viewers have watched Jack play David Platt on the cobbles for the past 25 years.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun’s TV Mag, he shared why Corrie’s stars aren’t permitted to take part in Strictly Come Dancing.
Jack said: “Because Strictly Come Dancing is on the BBC, I’d have to leave Corrie, which I have no plans to do.
“I love everybody at Corrie. I’ve known these people for so long, and if you’re well-loved that’s a big thing.
“I think in any job, you have to really get on with the people that you spend half your life with.
“You have to take something from your job and if you don’t, you have to get out.
“I’ve been lucky enough that I’ve been in a family that has always been strong in characters and the actors that are involved.”
He added: “And the Platts have always been lucky with storylines.
“It’s like a ‘pinch me’ moment – you feel very lucky to have landed with them.
“But if I ever did leave Corrie, I wouldn’t write off Strictly. I’m classically trained in dancing. My foxtrot’s very good!”
While Ellie Leach and Katie McGlynn, for example, have competed in Strictly, this came after their characters had left the cobbles.
Now in the Big Brother house, Jack joins EastEnders legend Patsy Palmer, Love Island‘s Chris Hughes and Hollywood legend Mickey Rourke, among others.
During the live launch show, he sparked a mystery after failing to mention his fiancee.
Although many contestants had their family and friends in attendance to offer support, Jack appeared solo, with no sign of fashion influencer Hanni Treweek, 35.
A source shared their surprise, telling The Sun, “It’s really odd that Hanni wasn’t there, especially when you consider how public they’ve been about their relationship.
Celebrity Big Brother 2025 line-up
Celebrity Big Brother is back for a brand new series, with a whole host of stars set to live it up in the famous compound.
Here’s the FULL line-up of star housemates:
Trisha Goddard – Talk show host
Mickey Rourke – Hollywood actor
Donna Preston – comedian and TV star
JoJo Siwa – influencer and singer
Chris Hughes – Love Island hunk
Jack P. Shepherd – Coronation Street star
Patsy Palmer – EastEnders legend
Daley Thompson – Olympic athlete
Chesney Hawkes – 90s singer
Ella Rae Wise – Towie star
Michael Fabricant – former Tory politician
Angellica Bell – former CBBC presenter
Danny Beard – Drag queen and Britain’s Got Talent
“He didn’t even mention her either, which raised some questions.
“Fans were definitely expecting to see her there.”
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