Jack P. Shepherd has praised the decision to unite David Platt and Kylie Turner in Coronation Street.

The pair's surprise new storyline kicks off tomorrow evening as David returns from a holiday in Tenerife and reveals that he has fallen for 'Candy', a cage dancer he met during his time away.

After David proposes to his new girlfriend by text, a further twist takes place in next week's episodes when it emerges that the bad boy has not been entirely honest with his family - as 'Candy' is actually Kylie. The pair then start planning their wedding, to the horror of David's mum Gail.

In an interview with RTÉ Ten, Shepherd explained: "They're similar characters - just the opposite sex, really. They do anything to shock, they're always scheming, they're happy to blackmail anyone to get what they want - they're the perfect match."

The actor also discussed the moment that David and Kylie's unexpected relationship is revealed to the residents of Weatherfield.

He said: "Gail thinks she's trouble, she's Becky's sister and she knows her type. Becky gives her a bad reception too when they walk into The Rovers. Even Tina and Graeme are quite shocked!"

Coronation Street continues tomorrow at 8.30pm on ITV1.

DS