Overview
- Maudsley confirmed the extension with an Instagram post toasting the news, writing that he "bit their hand off" for the new contract.
- The deal keeps him on the ITV soap for another year, continuing a role he has played since his 2020 debut as undertaker George Shuttleworth.
- George is currently featured in a storyline involving accusations over a client’s will, with legal action against him reported by tabloid outlets.
- Fans responded with congratulatory messages on social media, calling the news "brilliant" and praising the character.
- Maudsley and co-star Amy Robbins have discussed their characters’ growing relationship in interviews, joking about a possible wedding scenario.