Cheryl Fernandez-Versini has admitted she's a "massive" fan of ITV soap Coronation Street.
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Colson Smith who plays Craig Tinker in the series revealed that the X Factor judge visited the set of the show back in 2013, but he felt too nervous to approach her.
Speaking to Inside Soap magazine, he explained: "When we did ITV's 'Text Santa' in 2013, I came in especially to meet Cheryl Fernandez-Versini off the 'X Factor' - but I couldn't talk to her. I wouldn't even have a photo with her.
"I was just too nervous to speak to Cheryl. Apparently she's a massive 'Coronation Street fan!"
However he admitted he wasn't as terrified when Warwick Davis turned up on set, and even got a photo with him.
Despite having some nerves, Colson revealed he feels more comfortable on camera and said he would play Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) if swapping characters for a day.
"Tyrone! I can imagine him being a really fun character to play. Tyrone and Craig had a similar upbringing, and they both have comedy in them. Alan Halsall, who plays Ty, is a fantastic actor and does the part very well."
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