Ryan Thomas thinks his 'Coronation Street' alter-ego changed for the better when his brother came out as gay.
His brother Todd really changed his perspective. Finding out Todd was gay was a massive turning point for Jason, and he became less of an oaf.
The actor - who plays builder Jason Grimshaw in the ITV soap - says Jason developed a much-needed softer side when Ryan (Bruno Langley) revealed his homosexuality.
Ryan said: "His brother Todd really changed his perspective. Finding out Todd was gay was a massive turning point for Jason, and he became less of an oaf."
Jason is keen for Bruno to make a return to 'Coronation Street' as he misses working with his on-screen sibling.
He said: "It'd be great to bring Todd back. He and Jason had such a great dynamic because they're total opposites. I miss working with Bruno, too, so that would be an added bonus."
Ryan also wants Jason to hit his arch-rival David Platt, who used to date his current girlfriend Tina McIntyre.
He told Britain's Inside Soap magazine: "David's a big issue. I think the time will have to come for Jason to Pummel David. I want to see it happen - and I really mean that."
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