Jack P Shepherd dismisses NTA award speculation

Jack P Shepherd, known for his role as David Platt in Coronation Street, has dismissed calls for him to win an award at the National Television Awards. On his podcast, he reacted bluntly to a listener’s suggestion that his recent storyline, where David is hit by a car, deserves recognition. Jack pointed out that this storyline aired in March, while the NTAs are held in September. He quipped, "Forget it. You basically need to do something the week before to win." His co-host, Colson Smith, humorously added that even dying might be necessary to win an award. Jack has been part of the show since 2000 and spoke about his long tenure in an interview. He noted that his original role was supposed to last only three months but turned into nearly 25 years. He now signs yearly contracts, indicating uncertainty about his future on the show. Recently, fans were anxious as Jack hinted he might leave Coronation Street. On This Morning, he reflected on his time on the soap and mentioned reaching the milestone of 25 years, which he seemed to suggest could be ending soon. However, during a recent episode of his podcast, he revealed he was joking when he hinted at David's potential death. He found humor in tricking the crew, saying, “It made me laugh, and it made the green room laugh.”