Emmerdale and Coronation Street stars ‘fear they will be axed from soaps amid the COVID-19 crisis’

Emmerdale became the first British soap to resume filming as it began a ‘phased return’ on Wednesday, ITV revealed on Thursday. And The Sun have reported that some stars from the soap and Coronation Street are concerned that they will be dropped from the show due to the coronavirus crisis. A celebrity agent speaking to … Read more

Emmerdale becomes the first British soap to resume filming with a ‘phased return’

Broadcasters have detailed how they’re gearing up to restart the UK’s TV industry once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted. In a 15-page plan, networks such as Sky, the BBC, ITV, ITN, Channel 4 and Channel 5, have explained how they’ll get the cameras rolling in the near future, with sets enforcing rules such as bringing your own cutlery … Read more

Emmerdale and Coronation Street ‘to resume filming in early JUNE’

Emmerdale and Coronation Street are reportedly set to resume filming in early June after production was halted amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sources have confirmed bosses have put together a plan for the cast to return to set next month and film with the use of clever camera angles to ensure stars are adhering to social … Read more

Emmerdale and Coronation Street may only have WEEKS left on air

Emmerdale and Coronation Street only have WEEKS left on air as ITV bosses say they will run out of episodes amid COVID-19 lockdown By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 15:11 BST, 30 April 2020 | Updated: 15:22 BST, 30 April 2020 Emmerdale and Coronation Street will have just weeks left on air as they begin … Read more

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick reveals a hotel handyman CRASHED her Graceland wedding

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick reveals a hotel handyman CRASHED her Graceland wedding to Kate Brooks… after announcing baby news By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 08:54 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 08:54 BST, 23 April 2020 She announced on Tuesday she’s expecting her first child. And Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has recalled the hilarious … Read more

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick confirms she is pregnant and expecting a baby with wife Kate Brooks

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has confirmed she is pregnant.  The actress, 44, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in the ITV soap, shared her exciting news via Instagram on Monday while debuting her growing baby bump.  Michelle is expecting a baby with her wife, Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks, and revealed she is due to give birth in … Read more

Emmerdale hit with Ofcom complaints as fans accuse DI Malone plot of ‘misrepresenting’ police

Emmerdale hit with Ofcom complaints as viewers accuse DI Malone corrupt cop plot of ‘misrepresenting’ police officers By Niomi Harris For Mailonline Published: 08:59 BST, 16 April 2020 | Updated: 08:59 BST, 16 April 2020 Emmerdale have been hit with Ofcom complaints as viewers have slammed the portrayal of DI Malone. The bent cop, played … Read more

Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors will be paid for three months despite production being halted

Coronation Street and Emmerdale actors will receive full pay for three months despite production stopping on the soaps due to the coronavirus pandemic. Stars of the ITV soaps have come to an agreement with bosses, 16 days after filming was shut down on the shows.  Cast members receive an annual salary, with bonuses for the … Read more

Emmerdale will now air just three episodes a week

Emmerdale will start airing just three episodes a week from March 30, it was announced on Monday. ITV confirmed the further cut to ensure they have enough episodes of both Emmerdale and Coronation Street, which have both suspended filming, to air ‘until at least the early summer.’ It was previously announced that Emmerdale would air … Read more

Production on Coronation Street and Emmerdale will stop from Monday due to coronavirus concerns

ITV has announced that the production of Coronation Street and Emmerdale will stop from Monday due to coronavirus concerns.   A statement from the broadcaster said its staff had been working hard to ensure filming continued ‘whilst adhering to the Government’s latest health guidelines’. It said enough episodes have been recorded to see both soaps through until the … Read more