Coronation Street star Charlie Condou has joined the cast of medical drama Holby City.
The actor, who played Marcus Dent in Corrie until 2014, will star as a “charming alpha consultant” on the popular BBC show.
His character Ben Sherwood “will be stirring up the dynamics in the hospital, and it won't be long before he catches the eye of someone in the team…”
@CharlieCondou joins @BBCOne’s #HolbyCity as Ben, a new locum surgeon on the Keller ward: https://t.co/NHJ5bT24pF pic.twitter.com/oyvB70ixsE
— BBC Press Office (@bbcpress) September 2, 2019
The actor said his character is bound to ruffle a few feathers when he arrives at the hospital.
"I can't wait to see him as Ben, both causing a stir and getting under the skin of his colleagues on Keller!" said Executive Producer of Holby City, Simon Harper.
Fans were thrilled to hear Charlie was joining the show and cannot wait to see make his debut in December.
One tweeted, ‘It’ll be lovely to see your face on screen again.’
One joked, ‘Oh god, not another hot doctor on #Holby’
‘Welcome to the Holby family Charlie! I'm sure you'll make a brilliant edition x’ said another.
We certainly can’t wait for Charlie to join Holby City. He’ll be a fan favourite in no time.