Inside ITV Coronation Street star Mason's life off-screen: from famous parent to glamorous holidays

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Coronation Street's school bully Mason Radcliffe - played by Luca Toolan - has been causing chaos in the show with his intense storylines.However, away from the drama, actor Luca leads a very different life, reports the Mirror.Mason has been at the heart of a bullying storyline, making life hard for Liam Connor at school.This has led some fans to think there might be a big surprise coming up.Some have even guessed that Mason could be Gary Windass's secret son because they look similar.One fan posted on Facebook: "They look alike...

imagine if the twist was Mason is Gary's secret son and he's such a bully because he didn't have a dad!" Another fan thinks Gary might be related to Mason in some way.Poor Liam has been having a tough time with Mason and his friends for a while now.Yet, off-screen, the stars who play them are mates.

The Corrie Instagram shared a picture of Mason (Luca) and Liam (Charlie Wrenshall) looking happy together, saying: "All friends really".So, what else is there to know about 19-year-old Luca when he's not on our TV screens?Let's find out more about his life when he's not acting and his connections to another famous soap.Luca Toolan, a new addition to the Coronation Street cast since September, comes from a family that is no stranger to the spotlight.His dad, Mike Toolan, is a popular radio DJ joined by ex-Emmerdale and Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson on The Hits Radio.After scoring the role of Mason in Corrie, Luca's first phone call was to his dad.

A proud Mike couldn't wait to share the news with his listeners and mates, saying: "Luca has been unveiled as the new baddie (Mason) on Coronation Street.