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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Coronation Street star signs new ITV contract ahead of Emmerdale crossover
A Coronation Street star has reportedly signed a new contract ahead of a planned crossover event. Claire Sweeney, known for her roles as Cassie Plummer on the ITV soap, has secured her future on the Cobbles. Sweeney has been part of the Coronation Street cast since 2023. It is rumoured she is looking to be part of the planned ITV soap crossover between Corrie and Emmerdale next year. A source told The Sun: 'Claire loves being on Corrie - it's a dream job, so she was delighted to sign a new deal. 'With the big Emmerdale crossover coming in 2026, there's also a hope that she'll be in that too. 'It's a great opportunity to be part of soap history, so who wouldn't want to be involved?' In her time on the show so far, Claire's villainous character has poisoned Ken Barlow (William Roache) and slept with Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson). Emmerdale and Coronation Street revealed the hour-long crossover episode earlier this month. The special episode will see characters from the Yorkshire town and Weatherfield come together for the first time ever. Discussing the Emmerdale and Coronation Street episode, ITV said: "The distinctive worlds of Emmerdale and Coronation Street will merge for one night only in a 'mash-up' of our two favourite communities. "The producers, scriptwriters and production teams have conceived an ingenious way of linking the two universes, but with characters then returning to the soaps they are renowned for inhabiting in Manchester and Yorkshire. "The episode will be self-contained, but the consequences of the high-stakes drama will have repercussions for both communities and see them linked forever as familiar faces depart and exciting new characters arrive into both soaps." Recommended reading: Coronation Street star spotted on set 7 years after leaving the ITV show Axed Coronation Street star reveals 'exciting' new job after leaving ITV soap Coronation Street stars' exits from ITV soap confirmed as things set to 'implode' The Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover is set to arrive in January 2026. After this instalment, the shows will return to their new normal format (30-minute episodes). Emmerdale and Coronation Street air weekly on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Coronation Street star exits show in sensational storyline after 11 years on the soap
CORONATION Street star Daniel Brocklebank is to leave the show after 11 years on the soap. The actor - who plays vicar Billy Mayhew in the ITV soap - will leave next year in a sensational issues-based storyline. 2 2 It's understood his departure was one solely made by Corrie bosses as 'a story-based decision.' Confirming his exit, Daniel said: "I have been working on Corrie for a quarter of my life. "I have adored every minute I have been in that building and have never not looked forward to going into work. "I love everyone who works on this show and whilst I am sad to be going, I am equally excited to see what the future holds." Actor Daniel joined the soap in 2014 as Sean Tully's new love interest and quickly established himself as a supportive character on the cobbles. However not long after Billy became a more standard Corrie character having affairs, being revealed as the unwitting killer of Ken Barlow's daughter Susan and then descending into heroin addiction. Controversial scenes saw Billy take the drug while in church - scenes which actor Daniel admitted even his own mother couldn't bare to watch. He told The Sun at the time: "Of course there are some people have been horrified by it, no less than my mother. "She was disgusted by the whole thing, but I think it's an important story to tell." He added: "That people functioning, well-adjusted, moralistic people can also fall to the darker elements that the world can offer." However recently the actor has become more known for posting bizarre conspiracy theories on social media. Fans became concerned at his posts in recent times railing at the 'mainstream media' and suggesting the Government has been controlling the weather for unexplained reasons. His verified X - formerly known as Twitter - account has now disappeared. Before joining Corrie, Daniel had a regular role on Emmerdale as Ivan Jones as well as roles in films Shakespeare in Love and The Hole.
Metro
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
10 character interactions that need to happen in Corrie and Emmerdale crossover
ITV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale are set to make history next year when they air the first soap crossover episode. The special episode will mark the beginning of a new scheduling pattern for the shows, and will see characters from both Weatherfield and Emmerdale interact. Of course, this news immediately got our brains whirring with possibilities as we debated the countless scenarios that could be set to play out. So, without further ado, here are the characters the Metro Soaps team are desperate to see interact. As two of the longest serving soap stars, it would be a missed opportunity not to have Ken Barlow (William Roache) and Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) discuss the history of their communities. Throw in Corrie's Roy Cropper (David Neilson) and Audrey Roberts (Sue Nicholls) and Emmerdale's Rodney Blackstock (Patrick Mower) and Jimmy King (Nick Miles), and you have the recipe for a delicious soap scene packed with nostalgia. Soaps often cover hard-hitting and topical issues, so it is unsurprising that their characters have similar experiences. Two such characters are Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) and Ross Barton (Michael Parr), who both fell victim to acid attacks in terrifying scenes. Having the two men candidly discuss their experience would be a moving and important scene, which could serve to further highlight the impact of such a violent crime. In a battle of scheming soap murderesses, we're not sure who would come out on top between Tracy Barlow (Kate Ford) and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins), but one thing is for certain: We're desperate to find out! We're sure there'd be cutting remarks aplenty and more than one punch thrown, and though we certainly don't condone violence, we'd be totally here for it. Real-life twins Isabella and William Flanagan are Corrie icons, having played Hope Stape and Joseph Brown respectively since their early childhoods. Throw into the mix their older sister Amelia Flanagan, aka Emmerdale's April Windsor, and we'd get the whole clan together on screen! Surely a moment to remember for their proud parents. We can only imagine the level of chaos that putting Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Prenger) in a room with Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) would bring – not to mention the noise complaints! These two icons would certainly bring the entertainment, and we need to see them whack out a karaoke duet immediately. Sally Metcalfe (Sally Dynevor) and Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) have a lot in common, which could either be a match made in heaven or a complete disaster. Either way, excellent television. These two political figures would no doubt put the world to rights with a lengthy debate and plenty of gossip. The topics that could come up in a conversation between Kirk Sutherland (Andy Whyment) and Sam Dingle (James Hooton) truly know no bounds, which makes them the perfect pair to sit together and enjoy a pint. We just know that by the end of the night Sam would have Kirk drinking out of the welly! Leanne Battersby actress Jane Danson has thrown out her own suggestion of pairing Leanne with Emmerdale bad boy Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). New romance on the cards, anyone? They'd certainly give each other a run for their money, and Leanne is currently single… We can definitely get behind this! It's not just the humans that we want to see mixing. We're huge fans of local pooches Freddie and Piper, and a little scene between the two of them would be the icing on top of the cake. More Trending What's better than one adorable puppy? Two adorable puppies. We just need any Corrie character to go up to John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth) and tell him he looks really familiar. This could also apply to Kim Tate (Claire King) and Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson). View More » All three Emmerdale icons previously appeared on the cobbles as Andy Carver, Erica Holroyd and Vikram Desai respectively, so a little nod to the actors' previous roles would be fantastic. MORE: Richard Madeley admits what 'saved his 39-year marriage' to Judy Finnigan MORE: Emmerdale star refuses to rule out Charity and Vanessa reunion: 'There'll be something' MORE: Nate's body 'finally found' in Emmerdale – thanks to very unexpected person
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Celebrity Big Brother's Jack P Shepherd reveals the VERY quirky thing Coronation Street icon Bill Roache does to him
Celebrity Big Brother star Jack P Shepherd had his fellow housemates in hysterics on Tuesday night as he revealed Coronation Street 's Bill Roache still calls him by his screen name despite working together for 25 years. The soap favourite, 37, regaled his pals on the ITV reality show with tales from Weatherfield, shedding light on his friendship with Bill, who plays Ken Barlow in Corrie. Relaxing on Donna Preston's bed and chatting with EastEnders star Patsy Palmer, Chesney Hawkes and Angellica Bell, Jack said: 'Ken is 93.' When asked how long his colleague had been on Coronation Street, he added: '65 years.' The revelation that actor Bill had starred on the soap for more than six decades, making him the longest-running cast memeber on Corrie, was greeted by general amazement from Jack's fellow CBB contestants. 'While I've been in here, he could be dead,' he quipped. Donna, who was a one-time Coronation Street co-star, replied, 'Jesus christ Jack,' while Patsy added, 'You would find out.' 'Nooo, why would I find out?' Jack said. Singer Chesney responded: 'You've been working with him for 25 years.' At this point, Jack, who plays David Platt on Coronation Street, dropped a bombshell about his relationship with his fellow cast member. 'Yeah but that doesn't matter,' he said. 'I've known him for 25 years, he still calls me f***ing David. 'Yeah he calls me David. He sees me in the corridor and I go, "morning Bill", and he goes "ahhhh David".' 'Well he is 93,' Chesney added agreeably. This was not entrirely true given Bill is still 92, until he celebrates his big birthday on Friday. Fans took to X to express their amusement at Jack's comments and general lack of optimism for his colleague's life expectancy. 'JACK TALKING ABOUT KEN BARLOW ANSHDBJZNX #CBBUK' 'I just choked at Jack saying Ken Barlow could be dead while he's in the house. I can't with him #CBBUK' 'Jack joking about Ken Barlow's death ... little does he know he's mixed him with the pope #cbbuk' 'Jack talking about Ken Barlow with no care whatsoever for moment of the series. #CBBUK #CBB' 'Jack did NOT just say Ken Barlow could be dead while in there #CBBUK #cbb' 'I feel like someone would tell you if the Ken Barlow had died #CelebrityBigBrother #CBB #CBBUK' 'finding out ken barlow calls jack david is so funny #bbuk' 'Ken Barlow calls him DAVID is brilliant #CBBUK' 'NO WAY is ken barlow 93 #CBBUK' 'Jack saying the time period between him entering and leaving the house Ken Barlow could be dead has absolutely finished me off #CBBUK' Jack is into the final of this year's CBB, along with Danny Beard, JoJo Siwa, Chris Hughes, Chesney and Donna. The former Corrie star revealed last week he was involved in a terrifying near-fatal car accident. He said: 'I had a big car accident on M62. Yeah, just getting onto the slip road at M62, I f**king skidded, spinned, and went through a barrier, and I was hanging over a bridge on the M62. 'The car was a f**king Italian job.' He made a full recovery but his fellow house mates appeared very shocked by the car accident revelation. Angellica was the first of three celebrities to be kicked out on Triple Tuesday - followed by TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise and EastEnders actress Patsy.
