Sam Blakeman has been a familiar face on Coronation Street for years, and viewers have watched him grow up right in front of them. Recently, though, a small off-screen detail connected to Sam briefly caught fans’ attention and made them question his role in the soap.
Sam Blakeman’s Time on Coronation Street
Coronation Street introduced Sam Blakeman in 2020, when Jude Riordan joined the cast as a young child. From his early episodes, Sam quickly settled into life on the cobbles and became a regular presence in the show. Since then, Jude has grown up on screen, and Sam’s appearance has naturally changed along the way.
Now a teenager, he looks very different from when he first arrived, but that shift has happened gradually over the years. Because viewers have followed that journey so closely, even small differences connected to the character tend to stand out.
The Social Media Post That Caused Confusion
The confusion started when Jude shared a behind-the-scenes Instagram post as he finished filming ahead of Christmas. The post marked the end of his work on the show for the year and included a photo taken away from the cameras. In that picture, Jude appeared without Sam’s trademark glasses, which are strongly associated with the character.
That detail was enough to make some fans briefly wonder whether Sam had been recast. Although the reaction was mostly light and short-lived, the question came up often enough for Jude to acknowledge it. Jude responded in a jokey way, making it clear there had been no recast.
In the same post, he shared that it was officially a Christmas wrap on Coronation Street for 2025, as he finished filming for the festive break. He also said it had been a particularly good week on set. The little actor also explained that filming scenes with Bernie Winter made the experience even better. As the soap pauses for the festive period, Sam’s storyline remains unchanged. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for all the latest Coronation Street news and updates.