JACK P. Shepherd has revealed why he will never do Strictly – despite signing up for Celebrity Big Brother.
The actor, 37, wasthe 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 Flying Eze's TV Mag, he shared why Corrie's stars aren't permitted to take part in .
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 and , for example, have competed in Strictly, this came after their characters had left the cobbles.
Now in the Big Brother house, Jack joins legend , ‘s 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, 35.
A source shared their surprise, telling , “It’s really odd that Hanni wasn't there, especially when you consider how public they've been about their relationship.
“He didn't even mention her either, which raised some questions.
“Fans were definitely expecting to see her there.”
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Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and .
