Jude (played by Paddy Wallace) is Mary’s (Patti Clare) long-lost Coronation Street son.
However, during Monday night’s episode he confirmed that he was working as a marine biologist.
Jude celebrated his new job over a bottle of prosecco, but looked shifty like he was hiding a huge secret.
Acting shady in the pub, Jude didn’t act thrilled about his new job and took a phone call to say he could start work next week.
Jude had initially spotted a job at the local marine centre and had an interview after Mary’s encouragement.
Appearing to be racked with nerves ahead of the interview, he didn’t seem too pleased when he returned home.
Jude’s wife Angie Appleton (Victoria Ekanoye) and Mary thought his frown meant he wasn’t successful in landing the job, with Angie fearing a potential financial struggle.
She said: “I don’t think a few tentative leads from Dev is going to do us any good when it comes to supporting our family.”
Jude then said: “No no, I got it. I start next week.”
As Jude continued to act like he was hiding the truth, fans instantly took to social media believing that he was holding back a big secret.
One viewer tweeted: “BTW, the job that Jude’s just got is actually as a male stripper in Tassels. #corrie.”
“#Corrie Judging by his expression, I think Jude DIDN’T get the job and didn’t even show up, thus supporting my theory that Jude is work-shy,” speculated another.
A third posted: “Jude is probably an ice cream man or something? #corrie.”
“Jude’s going to be flipping burgers, isn’t he? #Corrie,” added another.
A fifth added: “I bet it’s not a job as a marine biologist. #corrie.”
“I think Jude’s hiding something about his new job….. #Corrie,” guessed another.
Will Jude come clean about his job, or continue the pretence about his marine biologist role?
Coronation Street continues tonight on ITV at 7.30pm.
