The actor, who is known for playing PC Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, was reunited with his Celebrity Big Brother co-stars

Coronation Street fans were left distracted for the same reason as Colson Smith shared a behind-the-scenes snap of the cobbles – with a very familiar face.

The actor, who is known for playing PC Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, was reunited with his Celebrity Big Brother co-stars David Potts and Bradley Riches as he took them onto the famous Tafford-based set.

After being seen popping into Dev Alahan’s corner shop, the trio beamed for a selfie on the cobbles. Captioning the post, Colson wrote: “Like a school trip!”

But there was one person he didn’t want to forget and that was Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin, who finished the ITV reality show in second place in front of Colson but behind Ibiza Weekender’s David, as he added in the comments section: “You’re next @nikita__kuzmin,” to which the dancer replied: “Absolutelyyyy.”

Meanwhile, Colson’s Corrie co-star Tony Maudsley was also on set that day as he responded to the 26-year-old’s post: “I wondered what that big flash of glorious pink was as I was driving out of the car park!”

The soap star’s followers also reacted to the new post, as @shan_99xx replied: “Imagine David and Brad as actual characters!!!” @tonisimpkin posted: “Omg I love this.” @tracyrowland123 shared: “Fabulous pic of you all.” @glyn_mcw added: “Love this reunion.”

Some Corrie fans, however, were distracted by what they spotted in the background of Colson’s selfie with his celebrity pals – a row of unpackaged Christmas trees as the festive season officially arrives in Weatherfield.

@melaniewenham said: “Christmas filming already in action!!” @darlo_ commented: “Christmas trees have arrived on set. It’s only September!” @lynngilmour53 wrote: “Omg are those Christmas trees I see!” @stokietori added: “Ahhhh it’s Xmas also I loved this year’s cbbuk.”