Note: The following article contains discussion of sexual misconduct.
Former EastEnders star Aidan O’Callaghan has teased a switch to Coronation Street for a dramatic flashback episode that will take a look at the new owners of the Rovers Return, the Driscolls.
Last month it was reported that the former EastEnders villain would be trading in Walford for Weatherfield to star in an upcoming episode of Corrie about newcomer Ben Driscoll’s past.
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Ben, played by Aaron McCusker, joined the soap with his wife Eva Price, played by Catherine Tyldesley, who returned to the cobbles as the Rovers’ latest landlady along with Eva’s daughter and Ben’s two sons and Ben’s mother Maggie Driscoll, played by Pauline McLynn.
In the flashback episode, which will explore Ben’s family history from back when he and his brother were children, O’Callaghan will reportedly play a character called Alan.
Confirming his move to Corrie, O’Callaghan took to Instagram to share a series of photos of himself on set on the soap.
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In the first image, the actor can be seen leaning on the famous pub, while in another image he is giving the camera a thumbs up from outside the Rovers. He captioned the post: “Who dis?”
Soap fans took to the comment section to share their thoughts on O’Callaghan’s Corrie debut, with one fan writing: “Can’t keep that man away from a good bar! Excited to watch..”
Another fan said: “OMG congratulations mate,” while one person said: “About time you’re back on our screens.”
“Congratulations Aidan looking forward to seeing you on Corrie,” one person commented, while another wrote: “Genuinely are you gonna be one of them who makes it their mission to be in every soap in history.”
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When one fan quipped, “You’re getting around the soaps aren’t you”, O’Callaghan replied: “I do love the drama.”
During his time on EastEnders, the actor played Lewis Butler, after joining the soap in 2022 as the manager of the Prince Albert.
After striking up a friendship with Ben Mitchell, Lewis tried to take their relationship to another level, but when Ben turned down his advances, Lewis raped him and the villain eventually left the soap.
EastEnders airs on Mondays-Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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If you’ve been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales, which works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct, on its website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
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