Coronation Street has unveiled the actors who will be joining Shayne Ward on the cobbles as his on-screen father and sister.

The X Factor winner was cast as Aidan Connor, a cousin of barmaid Michelle Connor (Kym Marsh) in May, and recently began shooting his first scenes.

It has now been announced that Prime Suspect star Richard Hawley has been cast as his father Johnny Connor, while West End musical actress Faye Brookes will play Aidan’s sister Kate.

Aidan arrives in Weatherfield next month to help out old friend Carla Connor, (Alison King) after he gets a call from his cousin Michelle, (Kym Marsh).

Johnny and Kate will join him on the cobbles in September after discovering Aidan has invested in Underworld.

Johnny Connor is described as a a self-made businessman forced to come out of semi-retirement. The ongoing joke is that, “Everybody knows Johnny Connor”, and viewers will soon learn he has a history with many residents.

Corrie's Michelle and Carla Connor played by Kym Marsh and Alison King
Michelle and Carla Connor (ITV)

As well as a respected businessman and an all-round nice guy, he is devoted to his family, and despite bickering with Aidan, they are very close.

Kate Connor is a “tough cookie” who stands up to her father and brother, but would do anything for them. Feisty and fun, she is married to Tess, a soldier.