Emmerdale fans ‘worried’ for major character in Coronation Street crossover
Fans of Coronation Street and Emmerdale have already started posting their theories about what might happen when the two ITV soaps cross over for a special episode
Emmerdale fans have been left “worried” about what might happen to a certain character in the soap’s upcoming crossover with Coronation Street(Image: PA)
Emmerdale fans have been left “worried” about what might happen to a certain character in the soap’s upcoming crossover with Coronation Street. The two ITV programmes will collide in January for a special television event, and while very little is known at this stage, a trailer was recently released that teased utter chaos .
In a teaser trailer released on YouTube on 1 December, it is revealed that Corriedale will focus on the aftermath of a disastrous multi-vehicle pile up that involves several of each soaps’ favourite characters. Characters from each soap are in their own vehicles when they collide on a dark country road near the fictional village of Hotten, which is just a few miles from Emmerdale.
Fans have wasted no time in posting theories about what might happen, with one writing: “Have no idea who but they have said the aftermath will lead onto revenge and other stories. As long as it’s not Aaron or Robert. I’m thinking maybe Liam,,” and another said: “I’m worried about Liam. I really like him.”
The two ITV programmes will collide in January for a special television event, and while very little is known at this stage, a trailer was recently released that teased utter chaos(Image: PA)
Others are at a loss to figure out what will happen, with one writing: “Feel like I need more info, Number one theory is that its to do with John for some reason!” and another said: “It’s giving me Emmerdale limo in the lake vibes and that episode was awesome so i’ve got high hopes…”
Another viewer was far more concerned with what the theme tune will be like, and whether there will be a mashup of the two iconic pieces of music.
They wrote: “Forgot theories! The question we all want to know is what will the theme tune be!! I just tried to mash/blend those two songs together and it would make your ears bleed Definitely need a professional for that and standing ovation for the final product! hahaha!”
In the trailer, emergency services arrive, and the characters caught in the crash are calling for help. There is also mystery swirling around why two residents of Weatherfield have journeyed across to Yorkshire. Fans will have to wait until January 2026 to find out. ITV will release a special one hour episode where the soaps cross over, and the names mentioned so far are not the only ones set to make an appearance.
Coronation Street’s Vicky Myers, who plays Lisa Swain, will be in the episode alongside Emmerdale star Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle
Vicky Myers, who plays Lisa Swain, will also be in the episode. The plot is being kept tightly under wraps but Vicky and Emmerdale’s Danny were the first two announced as part of the cast.
Fans have spotted some hints to the crossover in each soap. Emmerdale’s Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) has spoken multiple times now about her work for a wedding planning company, including a few references to a Manchester based client.
One fan wrote: “Bridezilla in Manchester demanding a choir sings at her wedding, Belle?! Oh, it’s building… #emmerdale #corrie #corriedale.” They are, of course, referencing Debbie Webster’s (Sue Devaney) plan to get married this Christmas.
Emma Atkins, who plays Charity Dingle on Emmerdale, has confirmed that she is filming “flirty” scenes with Alison King, who plays Carla Connor on Corrie.
But this scene may not appear in the episode as it is one of a few that fans will get to vote on. Voting for which scenes viewers want to see in the episode will open on 1 January.
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