Coronation Street’s Stu Carpenter star reveals ‘nerve-wracking’ new TV gig after quitting soap
CORONATION Street star Bill Fellows may have said goodbye to the cobbles, but he’s already set up a new gig on our TVs.
The actor, who has played Stu Carpenter since October 2021 on the ITV soap, confirmed last month he will be leaving Weatherfield in upcoming scenes.
However, in a post on Instagram, Bill has shared that he will be taking on something far more terrifying – the Mastermind chair.
Announcing his spot on the upcoming celebrity series, Bill was seen in the world-famous chair as he’s grilled by show host, Clive Myrie.
He captioned the pic: “Nerve racking but great fun”
In the comments, he later confirmed he chose David Bowie album Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars as his specialist subject, and that the episodes will air next March.
Fans were delighted that he will be back on our screens soon.
“Will be a joy seeing you on Mastermind Well done,” wrote one fan.
“This is brilliant Bill ” said a second, while a third wrote: “Wowzer !”
Bill won the hearts of Corrie viewers as Stu, who we first met when he was homeless.
A veteran from the Navy, the character has been involved in a number of huge plots during his time on the show, including one which saw him helping to bring down vile teen killer Corey Brent (Maximus Evans) following his brutal killing of Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni).
The actor confirmed his exit in August, noting that he had already filmed his final scenes by sharing a photograph of his parting gift – a painting of Stu in front of the Rovers.
His fellow cast members had signed their around the frame.
Saying goodbye, Bill noted: “”Nice parting gift with a top quality bottle of champagne.”
He’s also known for his role on Apple TV+ smash-hit Ted Lasso, playing the foul-mouthed former AFC Richmond manager, George Cartrick.