CORONATION Street’s Andy Whyment celebrated his co-star Alan Halsall’s birthday with a family outing.
Andy – who plays Kirk Sutherland on the ITV soap – took his best pal Alan, who portrays Tyrone Dobbs, out for a slap-up meal with their families.
Andy Whyment celebrated Alan Halsall’s 40th birthday with their families
The actors posed for a photo at the swanky restaurant
Alan looked over the moon to celebrate his 40th birthday with his closest pal.
The two actors were joined by their families, Alan and girlfriend Tisha Merry and the daughter Sienna and Andy with his wife Nicola and kids Thomas and Hollie.
Sharing a photo of the two families, Andy wrote: “Lovely meal @gustomcr for @alanhalsall 40th birthday, a couple of weeks late as he was on holiday but made up for it earlier tonight.”
Andy posted a second snap of himself and Alan flashing a big smile as they posed for a photo together.
It comes after Alan was flooded with messages from his co-stars whilst celebrating his birthday in Cyprus.
Taking to Instagram to mark the occasion, Andy shared a touching message to his pal on his special day.
The first photo showed the pair at a red carpet event, while another was taken on a night out together.
Another hilarious snap captured Andy and Alan dressed as green toy soldiers.
Andy captioned the post: “Today @alanhalsall turns 40 we’ve known each other for over 30 years, I feel so lucky that I can call you my best mate my brother.
“Happy 40th Birthday have the best day. Love you bro.”
Taking to the comments, Alan replied: “All the pictures and memories I have with you… and you pic that as your 1st pic.”
The soap star was referring to the red carpet snap taken at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards.
Meanwhile, many fans were left gobsmacked over Alan’s age.
One commented: “No way Tyrone is 40 defo does not look it (not since the hair transplant!).”
A second wrote: “You two haven’t changed hardly at all.”
Another shared: “Happy 40th. You look so young, lucky you. Have a good day.”
Coronation Street star Samia Longchambon also took to Instagram to share a birthday tribute to Alan.
The actress posted a selection of photos of herself and Alan over the years, including a throwback from their early days at Corrie.
She penned: “Couldn’t not post this beauty today… have the best day my friend!
“Here’s to the next 40 years of you being a legend.”
