Tony Blackburn has revealed he's been trying to arrange a cameo for himself in 'Coronation Street' but has so far had all of his attempts rejected
Tony Blackburn was rejected for a cameo in 'Coronation Street'. The former BBC Radio 1 DJ has revealed he is the ITV soap's "biggest fan" but admits his attempts to appear on the famous cobbled street and stop off for a pint at the Rovers Return pub have so far been unsuccessful. He shared: "I love 'Coronation Street'. I've watched practically every episode - I think I'm their biggest fan. "I've only got one ambition and it's to be on it, to be in the Rovers Return. My agent tried to get me on it... but they wouldn't do it. "I don't understand why because they've done it with a few celebrities." The 72-year-old star claims he hasn't let the snubs put him off his favourite show, however, as he still refuses to miss an episode. He told The… (more)