Coronation Street's Jack P. Shepherd will charge fans £3 for an autograph and ...

Coronation Street's Jack P. Shepherd charged his fans £3 for a meet-and-greet at a Christmas nightclub appearance in Liverpool on Saturday night.

In has been claimed that the actor, 31, who has played David Platt for almost 20 years, realised there was 'a lot of money to be made' from personal appearances and Christmas light switch ons, a source told The Sun On Sunday.   

Fans stumped up £3 for an autograph and a selfie at Electrik Warehouse where they were also given a Gail Platt mask, ahead of further appearances this month.

Jack performed at the club on Saturday where posters promised: '1000 free Gail Platt masks, to make Jack feel at home', in reference to his on-screen mum, played by Helen Worth.

The source added: 'It's easy money. All you have to do is turn up, pose for photos and sip free drinks. 

'It’s a very lucrative business - especially because the biggest stars can expect to rake in up to £10,000 from a venue to make a single appearance.'

The star is listed on Prime Performers Speakers Agency as 'available for Light Switching on Ceremonies, personal appearances and where contracts allow promotions and advertising'.

Jack's representative declined to comment when approached by MailOnline. 

It comes after Only Fools and Horses fans slammed an upcoming convention for charging £375 per person to meet 'Del Boy' actor David Jason.

The actor, 79, is set to reprise his iconic role as wheeler dealer Del one last time at a three-day event celebrating the series and his career in February - but fans will have to shell out if they want to meet and have a photo with David, and get his autograph.

Organisers The Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society's website revealed their Gold Package - which includes a photo in the Trotter Flat with Sir David and his autograph on an item of your choice - will set fans back £375.

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