CORONATION Street fans were left confused tonight when Aadi Alahan changed heads – with a new actor taking on the role.
The son of shopkeeper Dev is now played by actor Adam Hussain after Zennon Ditchett – who had played Aadi in the ITV soap since 2009 – quit to focus on his A Level Studies.
But Adam’s debut in the role tonight alongside Tanisha Gorey’s Asha tonight confused fans.
He just appeared talking to Dev with mention of being Asha’s brother and Dev’s son leading to viewers being confused about who he was.
One wrote: “Is that supposed to be Dev’s son? He looks so different.”
A second said: “Poor Dev he can’t see that’s not his son unless he’s had a head transplant”.
Another added: “How come they’ve changed Dev’s son??”
Adam, who has previously had roles in The Bay, Fertile Crescent and Ansentia said: “I am excited to play the role of Aadi, putting my own twist on him as the character becomes involved in an important new storyline.
“I was already good friends with Tanisha Gorey, before coming to the street, which helps hugely with portraying the bond of brother and sister.”
He added: “Everyone at Coronation Street has been so welcoming, bringing me in to their family and treating me as one of their own.
“I have always associated Coronation Street with family and togetherness which is so important at this time.
“Having already filmed the start of this story before we had to stop production I look forward to returning as part of the amazing team who bring entertainment and joy to the screens of viewers across the nation.”
