Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders times now as new schedule begins

After just three months on the cobbles Rebecca Ryan has bowed out of Coronation Street as Lydia Chambers.

Tipping Point viewers couldn't help but notice that two of the show's latest contestants had celebrity lookalikes.

Steven Bartlett probably wasn't expecting a shout-out on Coronation Street but he certainly got one anyway.

Coronation Street fans think there could be an affair twist coming up on the cobbles between Phill Whittaker and Maria Connor. During the latest instalment, Phill helped Maria turn her campaign around as he gave her confidential information about the council, showing that they have been covering up the dangers of local air pollution.

Coronation Street fans have figured out Lydia Chambers' downfall after she attacked Adam Barlow on Monday's episode. During the latest instalment, Adam was left devastated as his wife Sarah said she wanted a divorce after Lydia pretended that she was having an affair with the solicitor.

Coronation Street fans were surprised to see another Benidorm star make a cameo on the famous cobbles. The ITV soap already stars Tony Maudsley, who played Kenneth on the popular comedy series, but on Friday 18 March viewers were delighted to see Derren Litten also making an appearance on the show.

Coronation Street fans were left in hysterics over Daisy Midgeley's facial expressions on Wednesday's episode as Adam Barlow pretended that his wife Sarah was dead in a "sick lie". During the latest episode, Adam, who is struggling after ex Lydia Chambers destroyed his marriage to Sarah, decided to drown his sorrows at the Rovers Return Inn.

Coronation Street has teased a new twist ahead for Adam Barlow after he is attacked by ex Lydia Chambers in upcoming scenes. The ITV soap released explosive spoiler photos over the weekend showing the moment Adam is left for dead after a deadly showdown with ex Lydia. And now Corrie has teased the aftermath of the dramatic scenes as Adam is rushed to hospital and later claims that he can't remember what happened.

in a deadly showdown. The solicitor is determined to expose her schemes. READ MORE: ITV Emmerdale fans brand Cain Dingle a paedophile over forgotten storyline Next week, Adam dares to hope as Sarah invites him to her son Harry's birthday.

Emmerdale fans appeared like they couldn't be more pleased when they spotted the soap's 'new trio'.

As the soaps prepare to battle it out in the TV schedules – both Emmerdale and EastEnders will air at the same time – EastEnders has come out fighting with a £87million set. Fans were able to see the set for the first time on screen on Monday (March 7th). Emmerdale, meanwhile, has given the show’s iconic pub The Woolpack a major makeover.

Coronation Street actress Rebecca Ryan is currently front and centre of the show as manipulative Lydia Chambers, but it’s not the first time the actress has starred in an ITV soap. Speaking exclusively to OK! Rebecca, 30, revealed she previously played Emmerdale character Bob Hope’s (Tony Audenshaw) daughter Carly.

Luisa Bradshaw-White has turned her back on acting in order to pursue a career as a dance teacher and a DJ. The EastEnders star, 47, portrayed Tina Carter in the hit BBC One soap for seven years, having made her first appearance on the show back in 2013.

The soaps big battle for rating commences for Emmerdale and EastEnders as the new schedule begins. From Monday 7th March, Emmerdale’s air time is permanently changing from 7pm to 7.30pm, which means it will be in direct competition with EastEnders that starts at the same time on BBC One. This comes as part of a planned new restructure of the times of the ITV soaps, as Coronation Street will also shift to 8pm for an hour long episode on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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