Coronation Street’s David Platt looks almost unrecognisable as he dresses in drag to play Cinderella’s Ugly Sister
The soap star switched to fairytale mode for his latest catty role
CORRIE actor Jack P Shepherd proved he could have a successful career as a drag queen if he falls on hard times in the soap after transforming into a Cinderella's Ugly Sister for a school pantomime.
The long-time star of the Street looked almost unrecognisable in his blonde wig and matching red jacket and skirt.
He plumped for a cream blouse to finish off his outfit, with the only clue to his identity being his muscly legs as he strutted around on a pair of nude heels.
Proving he was the ultimate pro whatever the role, Jack switched from Gail Platt's demonic son David in the ITV show to the mischievous fairytale villain.
Fans watched in delight as he strutted around the stage with a pout across his face.
He lifted up his long patterned skirt to reveal a huge pair of blue pants before brandishing a hoover and cheekily cocking his leg.
Next up he sat on a huge pink suitcase as he plotted to take revenge on pretty sister Cinderella before ordering an assistant to attend to his shoes.
Jack, 29, then showed off his fancy footwork as he danced with another member of the cast.
It was only when he pulled off his platinum blonde wig that his full identity was revealed.
The screen star had put on the show especially for students from his 13 Performing Arts School.
The facility has bases in Manchester and Leeds and is based in Swinton, Lancashire.
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Meanwhile back on the Corrie cobbles, Jack has hinted his troubled character could be set to marry again following the death of his wife Kylie (Paula Lane.)
Viewers were left in shock when Kylie died in David’s arms in the middle of the street after being stabbed, and it sent her on-screen husband into a downward spiral as he struggled with his grief.
However actor Jack told the : “Whenever I say that David could go off with other people, journalists have always said that he has to be sad forever because what happened with Kyle was so traumatic.
“But things do move quickly in soap.
“Before you know it, he’ll be shacked up with somebody else or getting married again. It’s one of the reasons I like playing the character so much.”