Coronation Street’s Izzy star’s famous husband leaves fans stunned
Coronation Street star Cherylee Houston, who plays Izzy Armstrong, is married to a famous face who has also appeared in the ITV soap...
We do love a real-life soap couple! However, some are better-known than others – and Coronation Street fans have been shocked to learn that Izzy Armstrong actress Cherylee Houston is married to a familiar face from TV.
Additionally, he runs the Manchester comedy venue XS Malarkey, the nine-time winner of Chortle’s Best Comedy Club award for the north of England. The not-for-profit venue has given breaks to stars including Jason Manford and Celebrity Traitors star Alan Carr, to name just two.
Couple Cherylee and Toby’s professional worlds collided in 2021 when he appeared in Coronation Street as Fergus, a thoughtful neighbour checking on Izzy throughout the pandemic. His character drew attention to the difficulties experienced by the disabled during the national health emergency.
Toby Hadoke and Cherylee Houston are a real-life soap couple(Image: INSTAGRAM)
Toby has spoken enthusiastically about working alongside Cherylee, declaring: “She’s great as well. She’s such a good actor. I think it’s forgotten because she’s so brilliant at bringing attention to the importance of disability representation, she’s really good.”
Toby previously revealed his Corrie connection, saying: “If you delve into the archives you know, I once married Curly Watts. I was a vicar,” before adding: “They wanted a young vicar at Curly Watts’ wedding. If you go back it was about 747 years ago. That was just a one-off.”
Toby Hadoke had a brief appearance in Coronation Street(Image: ITV)
Followers of a Corrie Facebook group were left surprised to discover the romantic connection between Cherylee and Toby. A photograph of the pair prompted numerous comments.
One follower asked: “How come I recognise him?” Another replied: “Toby Hadoke! He’s an actor/writer/standup comedian.”
The news shocked others: “I remember him from Corrie I think, didn’t know at the time they were together.” Another commented: “Same! Think he was in Hollyoaks as well.”
The pair appeared on This Morning together live from Manchester(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)
