ITV Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 15 May 2026, 14:05 By Tamzin Meyer 15 May 2026, 14:05 Here’s how old Sam Blakeman star Jude Riordan is as new mental health storyline kicks off in Coronation Street Sam's looking grown-up recently Jude Riordan Sam Blakeman Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 15 May 2026, 14:05 By Tamzin Meyer 15 May 2026, 14:05 Sam Blakeman is at the centre of a huge Coronation Street storyline right now, but how old is actor Jude Riordan? On-screen, Sam’s been struggling with his mental health ever since he found out about Will and Megan’s relationship. He now has hallucinations and trusts nobody. Off-screen though, actor Jude’s just celebrated his birthday in happier circumstances. Sam’s been hallucinating Will (Credit: ITV) Sam’s hallucinations in Coronation Street Poor Sam Blakeman’s mental health struggles are becoming increasingly worrying in Coronation Street. The youngster is now struggling to separate reality from his frightening hallucinations. After quietly battling things on his own for weeks, those closest to Sam are finally starting to realise something is seriously wrong. His distress spiralled after he believed he’d come face-to-face with Will Driscoll at school before later seeing him again at the Red Rec. Article Continues Below Read all the latest Spoilers During the tense encounter, Will accused Sam of destroying his life by exposing his romance with Megan, leaving Sam terrified enough to run off and smash up his telescope in panic. But there was one major twist. Will couldn’t possibly have been there at all. He was actually travelling to Paris to visit Megan at the time. Things became even more upsetting when viewers watched Sam seemingly fight Will in the ginnel, only for it to be revealed that poor Sam was actually battling thin air during another hallucination. This week also saw Sam told that Megan was pleading not guilty. There would be a trial and he might be called as a witness. Overwhelmed and isolated, Sam later became convinced Nick and Toyah were ashamed of him, admitting through tears that he felt completely on his own.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Coronation Street newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. Jude’s just had a birthday (Credit: ITV) How old is Coronation Street star Jude Riordan? With Sam being on screen more recently and in an important storyline, fans might be wondering how old actor Jude Riordan is in real-life. Well, on screen, Sam Blakeman is 15 years old. He was born in April 2011. Actor Jude is actually only a month younger than Sam, turning 15 in May 2026. He celebrated his 15th birthday on May 11th, taking to Instagram to share how he celebrated his special day online. Jude was actually filming on set on his birthday, but he took time to blow out the candles on his cake in between takes. Sharing a video of the moment, he wrote: “I mean a Bistro birthday is worth working on your birthday! Thank you for all my birthday messages and thank you to one of my most favourite people @realgeorgiataylor for my surprise .” Read more: Here’s how old Coronation Street Jack Webster actor Kyran Bowes is Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Tamzin Meyer 15 May 2026, 14:05 By Tamzin Meyer 15 May 2026, 14:05 Previous Story Next Story
