July 18th 2024.
Mike Toolan, the father of Luca Toolan who plays Mason Radcliffe on Coronation Street, recently took to Instagram to pay tribute to his son and co-stars for their nominations at the Inside Soap Awards. Mike is known as a radio DJ and currently hosts a show on Hits radio with fellow soap stars Brooke Vincent from Corrie and Gemma Atkinson from Hollyoaks.
As a proud father, Mike has been watching Luca's portrayal of Mason since September last year when he joined the show. In a powerful storyline about bullying, Mason manipulated a fellow student, Dylan, into joining his gang in order to target another student, Liam Connor. The two boys were responsible for making Liam's life a living hell through online videos, throwing rubbish at him, and sending abusive messages. The situation became so extreme that Liam even considered ending his life as a way to escape the pain.
Thankfully, Liam was saved by Maria and Gary, and with time, he was able to open up about the torment he had endured. When he revealed that Mason had threatened him with a knife, Mason was arrested. This intense storyline has earned recognition for the young actors involved, with Charlie Wrenshall and Liam McCheyne also being nominated for Best Young Performer.
Luca, on the other hand, has been nominated for Best Villain, alongside well-known names such as Calum Lill from Coronation Street and Matt Di Angelo from EastEnders. With his character's release from prison, Luca is excited to return to the show and continue delving into Mason's backstory. He believes it's an important opportunity to further develop his character.
In recent episodes, Maria learns that Mason will be released from prison, and Luca is thrilled to be back on set after a three-month break. He admits that while it was fun at first, he started to miss being on the show and exploring his character's journey. He also teases that Mason's return will have a significant impact on Dylan and the other characters on the street.
As a soap lover, Mike encourages others to join the Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community, where they can get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. He also shares his admiration for the young actors, calling them "champs" and praising their talent and dedication to their roles. It's heartwarming to see a father supporting his son and friends in their accomplishments.
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