Be still our beating hearts: Brian McFadden approached for Corrie role

Corrie fans: we have good news and bad news.

The good news is that Brian McFadden, the thinking person’s favourite Westlife, has been approached for a Coronation Street role.

The bad news is that he turned it down. Oh, Brian ☹

It’s thought that Brian was approached about the part of Aidan Connor, the cousin of Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) and a bit of a heartthrob.

Totally playing to type then.

“I did actually get asked to go and have a meeting with Coronation Street about doing a role in it but time wouldn't let it because I was doing* Who's Doing The Dishes* and I had an album coming out," Brian said, breaking our hearts a little bit.

"I couldn't live in Manchester for nine months or whatever it was. I just told them I didn't have the time.

More news!

"I think Shayne Ward got the job," he told The Sun.

Guess the beautiful dream was just not meant to be. This time.

A* Coronation Street* spokesman said: "Everyone who we auditioned for the role of Aidan had acting experience."

But what is this if not acting? Eh?

EH?

Brian McFadden hosts #reheat on heat Radio every Saturday at 12PM, where he plays with all your favourite old school pop anthems. Listen to his show on digital radio, Freeview 716, heatworld.com or via the heat radio app on iOS and Android.