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Coronation Street star poses with Noel Gallagher after using famous friend's connection to land VIP Oasis tickets

Coronation Street star poses with Noel Gallagher after using famous friend's connection to land VIP Oasis tickets

The Irish Sun15 hours ago
CORONATION Street star Andy Whyment has revealed how he managed to bag VIP Oasis tickets and meet Noel Gallagher.
The actor - who plays Kirk Sutherland in the ITV soap - called in a favour from a famous pal in order to get the rare access all areas tickets.
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Coronation Street star Andy Whyment posed with Noel Gallagher after the Oasis gig
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He ran into Jack Grealish backstage at the gig
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Andy revealed his I'm A Celeb campmate Shaun Ryder has sorted him VIP tickets to the gig
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Taking to Instagram, he shared a number of pictures from the first night of the band's dates at Heaton Park in Manchester.
He posed with Noel Gallagher himself, footballer
The pair met during I'm A Celebrity... South Africa in 2023.
Andy captioned the pictures: 'Oasis are my favourite band and last night at Heaton Park I got to meet my idol Noel Gallagher.
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'I can't thank my mate Shaun Ryder enough for getting us friends and family passes, I've seen Oasis a couple of times before but last night was a real pinch myself moment for me and @nicski31.
'If you've got tickets you're in for a treat they sound amazing.
'OASIS ARE BACK!!!!'
His Corrie co-stars were thrilled for him in the comments.
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Sally Ann Matthews said: 'Living your absolute best life x'
Emotional Jack Grealish spotted pouring heart out to beloved Man City fans after Oasis gig
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Taylor said: 'Omg this is epic, Andy!!! So happy for you!'
The Gallagher brothers stunned the tens of thousands watching the gig by walking out hand in hand for an incredible homecoming performance.
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Fans were treated to a string of Oasis anthems including Morning Glory, Some Might Say, Cigarettes and Alcohol, and Supersonic before Noel took the spotlight for an acoustic set.
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