Jamie Baldwin is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, played by Rupert Hill.

Fans of actor Rupert Hill speculated that he claimed that the plot involving on-screen granddad Mike Baldwin's (Johnny Briggs) death was unpleasant, this even inspired him to raise cash to help individuals diagnosed with such diseases.

[5] In 2005, Jamie begins dating Joanne, one of Mike's employees, in order to prove to his former fiancé, Leanne Battersby (Jane Danson), that he is over her.

[6] He is desperate to show that he is over Leanne and he recalls that on his birthday Joanne made it clear that she is "smitten" with him, so he begins flirting with her.

[7] On 16 April 2007, a spokesperson for Coronation Street confirmed that Hill had decided to leave the soap opera after his contract expired.

"[8] The level of fame that came with appearing in the ITV soap never appealed to Hill, which led to his exit, also bound to pursue different roles in acting.

[8] In May 2010, Hill revealed that leaving Coronation Street was a big risk for him; reflecting on his stint on the soap opera, Hill told the Birmingham Post, "I got paid incredibly well, and starring in Coronation Street was a very enjoyable job, and I made really good friends.

[10] In March 2011, the show bosses announced that Hill, along with former co star Jenny Platt, would return for one episode set in London in which Sean Tully, played by Antony Cotton, would go to visit them.

A Coronation Street spokesperson stated: "It will be a real treat for Corrie viewers to see Sean exploring the sights of London, whilst at the same time Todd returns to Weatherfield to catch up with his mum.

Sean is desperate to be a real dad to Dylan so when Violet says he can visit he is thrilled, but when he arrives in the capital he is in for a few surprises.

Jamie began dating Violet Wilson, following her split from Jason Grimshaw, who had had an affair with Sarah Platt.

[14] At the British Soap Awards 2007, Hill was shortlisted for the 'sexiest male', but lost to his co-star Rob James-Collier (Liam Connor).