Overview

• He kicked off his new career this month by debuting as a presenter on BBC Radio Leeds covering across Yorkshire.
• Posting a studio selfie on Instagram, Smith thanked listeners and garnered praise for his on-air confidence.
• The former Coronation Street actor has filmed a Celebrity Mastermind episode with host Clive Myrie and teased fans about his specialist subject.
• His departure in May saw PC Craig Tinker die in a dramatic line-of-duty attack, concluding Smith’s 14-year run on the soap.
• Support poured in from viewers and former Coronation Street colleagues congratulating him on his broadcasting and television quiz ventures.