Coronation Street viewers floored as ‘Gareth Southgate’ gets new job on ITV soap
Coronation Street viewers were left completely baffled after spotting a Gareth Southgate lookalike appear on the ITV soap just days after he quit as England manager
Coronation Street fans couldn’t believe their eyes after “Gareth Southgate” appeared on the soap.
During the latest instalment of the ITV evening soap, viewers were left scratching their eyes after the former England football team appeared to pop up. In one scene, a man was seen in Roy’s Rolls, talking to Roy Cropper when the pair appeared to be embroiled in a tense disagreement.
During the discussion, the character appeared to be arguing with the Cobbles legend and refusing to pay for food after eating in the local cafe. Viewers were left baffled by the appearance as they flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter to share their thoughts. One wrote: “What’s Gareth Southgate doing on #corrie? I guess he has time on his hands.”
Fans were left baffled during the latest episode of Coronation Street (
ITV)
While a second added: “#Corrie Gareth Southgate didn’t waste any time did he?” Another commented: “Times are tough for Gareth Southgate since resigning as England manager #Corrie #CoronationStreet.” “Gareth Southgate’s moved on quickly #corrie,” typed another.
Meanwhile, another shocked viewer joked: “#corrie I thought complaining man was Gareth Southgate before he spoke.” “WTF why did Gareth Southgate just rock up at Roy’s cafe?! #Corrie,” questioned another. Elsewhere on the soap opera, Joel Deering’s downfall has been sealed.
Viewers will recall that Lauren Bolton made a shock comeback last week as Cait Fitton reprised her role. Weeks on from a brutal attack by Joel Deering, which Weatherfield residents still don’t know about, Lauren, who was believed to be dead, was revealed to be alive as she headed to the hospital to visit Roy Cropper after he suffered a heart attack weeks on from him being wrongly imprisoned for Lauren’s ‘murder’.
Taking to Twitter, now X, viewers were quick to point out an issue with Joel’s plan. One person said: “#Corrie Lauren can’t really say it was Nathan if she can’t give a description of him?” while another added: “#Corrie Lauren saying “it was Nathan even though I don’t know who he is”.” Elsewhere, others are hoping DS Swain overheard Joel. One person said: “I hope Swain has overheard everything #Corrie #CoronationStreet @itvcorrie”, a different account put: “Wish swain was behind the curtain listening ! #Corrie” while another added: “Pity Swain didn’t hear that #Corrie…”
On Tuesday, Southgate, 53, announced he would be stepping down as England manager after 102 games and eight years. He said: “As a proud Englishman, it has been the honour of my life to play for England and to manage England. It has meant everything to me, and I have given it my all. But it’s time for change and for a new chapter.”
It’s since been confirmed by the Football Association that the process to secure a new manager for the national team had already started.