Phew! Jack P Shepherd’s just ‘signed’ a year-long contract meaning David won’t die in Corriedale

We breathed a HUGE sigh of relief
Tamzin Meyer

David Platt’s fate was up in the air due to his involvement in Corriedale, but it looks as though Jack P Shepherd is sticking around.

Corriedale airs in a couple of weeks on ITV. And, David and Shona find themselves caught up in a huge car pile-up.

But, fortunately, David Platt doesn’t looking to be going anywhere anytime soon. And, exhale!

Coronation Street's David and Shona injured in Corriedale
David and Shona are injured in Corriedale (Credit: ITV)

David Platt to appear in major Corriedale crossover episode

Corriedale – the Emmerdale and Coronation Street crossover episode – will air on January 5th, 2026. And, the scenes will see a huge car pile-up put the lives of many Weatherfield and Emmerdale village residents at risk.

Caught up in the chaos is David Platt who looks to be setting off to the hospital after Shona experiences some pains while pregnant.

The latest Corriedale trailer sees both David and Shona injured in the accident. Emmerdale’s local medic Jacob Gallagher tends to them.

Shona is later comforted at the hospital by fellow expecting mother Charity Dingle.

With Jack P Shepherd confirming on the Big Quiz that ‘people will die’ during the episode, lots of characters lives could be at risk. But, not David’s!

Coronation Street's Jack P Shepherd serious
He’s staying put (Credit: ITV)

Jack P Shepherd ‘signs contract’ for another year on Coronation Street

To be fair, David Platt deserves a bit of a break. Over the last year, he almost lost his life after being caught up in a house fire. He then went on to be hit by a car in a pre-planned arrangement.

Luckily, David doesn’t look to be losing his life anytime soon despite being involved in the huge Corriedale stunt.

This is because Jack P Shepherd’s just signed a new year-long contract to stay on the soap, reports The Sun.

A source told the publication: “Jack’s contract normally starts in November but bosses signed him up early to make sure he stays on the show.

“He’s a massive fan favourite and I think a lot of people were worried he did CBB and would leave – but Jack always tells everyone the show is like family to him, he wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.”

With Jack recently marking his 25th year on the cobbles, he’s ready to stay for at least a 26th year. Hooray!

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