Coronation Street star Jack P Shepherd has stunned his co-star with his shaved head as he revealed he has undergone a third hair transplant. The actor, known for playing David Platt on the ITV soap, confirmed the procedure while reuniting with Corrie co-star Ben Price and former castmate Colson Smith on their podcast, On the Sofa, for the first time since the surgery.
Previous Hair Transplants
Jack previously showed off the results of his second hair transplant in 2020, after admitting his receding hairline had shattered his confidence. At the time, he stated that having a full head of hair was vital for his acting career and that hurtful comments on social media prompted him to take action. His second operation took place in December 2019, exactly one year after his first procedure.
He said then: "I know some people will say I am being incredibly vain having a second hair transplant so quickly after the first one. All I can say is that I needed to do it for my long-term mental well-being. I have been in Corrie for 20 years now, ever since I was 12. I know I have been incredibly lucky and love working with such a fantastic group of actors, but the relentless schedules take their toll on your mental health, particularly when you have been through as much trauma as David Platt."
The Third Procedure
Now, Jack has undergone the procedure once again. On the podcast, he explained: "This is my third one. So most people are thinking, I thought you'd just get one hair transplant and then it's Elvis. But that's not the case apparently, because baldness still progresses as time goes on. So I had one in 2018, 2019 and now. So I've had it all done mainly on the front and sections."
He then removed his baseball cap to reveal his shaven head, saying: "That's a shock, isn't it? That's short." Colson, who also underwent a hair transplant in 2024, replied: "I think it's a look, you know. I actually quite like it." As Ben burst out laughing, Jack remarked: "Ben's stunned!"
Eventually, Ben commented: "I actually don't think you look that bad." Colson added: "It suits you. Bald and beard's a look." After it was noted that Ben had spent several minutes laughing before making his judgment, he added: "I actually don't think you look that bad. I could get used to you like that."
Decision to Undergo a Third Transplant
When asked if it was a big decision to go back for a third time, Jack said: "No, because I could see it further back in the middle. I could see it going in. So it was sort of act now while I could, and I had a bit of time off for the baby, so it was perfect." Colson remarked: "Paternity and hair transplant," to which Jack replied: "Exactly that. What a month!"
Jack admitted that his wife, Hanni, was not too happy, as she was worried about pictures when their first child together is born. The couple announced on Valentine's Day (February 14) that they were expecting, seven months after they were seen tying the knot in July 2025 at Manchester Cathedral. They revealed the baby news in a sweet social media post, with a video showing them walking in the grounds of a country house before Jack cradled and kissed her bump. The caption read: "We've been keeping a secret…June 2026. Thank you so much to the dream team who made this so special for us."
