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CORONATION Street fans were shocked to find out actor Colson Smith's 'real age'.

Colson, who plays Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, entered the famous Celebrity Big Brother house last night with massive cheers from supporters in the crowd.

Colson Smith was cheered on by fans in the crowd before entering the Celebrity Big Brother House
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Colson Smith was cheered on by fans in the crowd before entering the Celebrity Big Brother HouseCredit: Rex
He plays Craig Tinker on the cobbles
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He plays Craig Tinker on the cobblesCredit: ITV

But after his introductory video played out to viewers, some were surprised to find out he's only 25 years old.

One said: "As if Colson the corrie guy is 25."

Another added: "Colson being 25 will be the most shocking thing this series."

Someone else said: "Colson cannot be 25."

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"Colson looks 45 sorry how is he 25," one claimed.

Another said: "It actually blows my mind that Colson Smith is ONLY 25."

Colson was just 13 years old when he joined the cobbles.

He was cast as Craig Tinker, the son of Beth Tinker (played by Lisa George), in 2011.

Despite his young age, he has been given big storylines - from a battle with OCD and becoming a police officer.

Colson lost a jaw-dropping ten stone during the Covid lockdowns.

‘I’m in shock!’ say Coronation Street fans as Colson Smith enters Celebrity Big Brother and reveals his ‘real age’

However, sticking to his strict diet plan and running regime could prove tricky inside the House.

While filming on Coronation StreetColson relied on the soap's on-set chef to stick to his diet plan.

Speaking to OK! at the Inside Soap Awards, Colson said: "Our chef Leon looks after me, so he makes sure that I have chicken and rice every single day"

"A lot of the other cast are a bit disgruntled", he added, "but there’s always food for everyone."

Fans are already convinced Colson could be the next CBB winner.

One CBB viewer predicted on X: “Tell you what, don’t underestimate the Corrie fans on an ITV1 series of Celebrity Big Brother.

"Think Colson could make it all the way to the final. Seems like a nice lad.”

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So who are the 13 stars expected to appear in the Celebrity Big Brother house? The Sun's Jamie Downham takes a look...

Sharon Osbourne - TV legend - who is thought to be on a megabucks deal - said she was doing the show for "a good time not a long time"

Louis Walsh - Irish boyband manager who has never knowingly backed down from a fight. Sure to be a huge presence in the house.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu - We know from Love Island, the Ek-ster is not above throwing about some dramatics to claw her way to the final.

Levi Roots - Reggae Reggae Sauce sauce packs a bit of a kick, but its inventor seems quite mild-mannered. Will that change under pressure?

Fern Britton - The former This Morning star called out Phillip Schofield - don't think she won't do the same to anyone who tangles with her.

Colson Smith - You'll probably know him best as Corrie's Craig Tinker - but prepare to find out he's not much like his character.

David Potts - Ibiza Weekender's breakout star is sure to bring a bit of the party isle to the house... but will people appreciate it?

Gary Goldsmith - Kate Middleton's uncle is a big signing for ITV, but very much an unknown quantity among viewers.

Marisha Wallace - Top Broadway star may fill the brief of 'American who doesn't know what they've let themselves in for'.

Nikita Kuzmin - The Strictly pro is coming onto the show fresh off the show's tour. Poor lad probably just wants a rest.

Zeze Mills - the social media star has a "no holds barred interview style" - which is just what we need in there.

Bradley Riches - The actor played sweet James McEwan in Netflix hit Heartstopper. We'll soon find out what he's really like.

Lauren Simon - She's a Real Housewives of Cheshire star and you don't get on that show by being shy and retiring.

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