BREKINGNEWSCoronation Street star Luca Toolan has REVEALED he’s landed a new TV job – nine months after he was 𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 off on the ITV soap

The actor, who played Mason Radcliffe, described the moment he found out he’d been axed “bittersweet”, as he praised the important storyline, but said he was heartbroken to leave.

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Luca Toolan (middle) has revealed he’s landed a new TV roleCredit: Getty

Mason, 21, was brutally murdered by his own brothers in a dramatic knife crime storyline in January.

ITV viewers were in tears as they watched an injured Mason stumble to a playground, while Abi Webster desperately tried to save him.

But nine months on from his emotional exit, Luca has revealed he’s been busy auditioning for new roles and hinted at a return to our screens in six months time.

Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Luca said: “I just finished a short film, I’m loving life. This short film was a dream come true, it was a medieval short film… they built a whole set, they built me a sword from scratch. It sounds really nerdy but for me it was so fun.

“And then from that I’m auditioning for film and TV, so I guess within the next six months you might start seeing me on your screens.”

Luca teased he wouldn’t be able to reveal exactly what show he has joined, but teased it could be another soap.

Shortly after being axed, Luca broke his silence, saying: “Of course when I first heard there was a mixture of emotions because I was sad that Mason was going to d!e and that means I would be leaving, but equally I was really excited and honoured to be part of this storyline because it’s an incredibly important issue that needs to be tackled.

“I feel so privileged to have had this opportunity to start my professional career at Coronation Street and what a great time I’ve had.”

And he had to keep the secret for almost a year.

He added: “I found out around February or March time so it was a long time coming. It gave me the opportunity to do a lot of research into the storyline which was great.”

Coronation Street villain murdered in brutal scenes just 16 months after arriving on the cobbles

Mason’s final episode saw the shocking moment his brothers hunted him down for grassing them up for murdering Betsy’s mum Becky.

Shocking scenes saw Mason attacked by his brothers and flee – but the thugs chased him down.

And when Dylan tried to intervene – bringing Mason’s knife – it was taken from him and used to stab Mason.

He stumbled into the playground and hallucinated a future where he reunited with Betsy and planned for his new life in Germany.

But as the truth was revealed about Dylan’s involvement, the reality was shown as Abi Webster found Mason bleeding out.

Rushed to hospital with a weeping Betsy and Abi with him, the doctors battled to save his life.

But sadly there was nothing they could do and Masson d!ed in the hospital leaving Betsy devastated.

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Luca said he’ll be back on our screens in the next six monthsCredit: Getty