ITV’s Emmerdale and Corrie to see schedule change next week

The popular ITV soaps have often been moved or axed from the schedule due to football matches, with next week no different.

Here’s what the changes are and which episodes the TV schedule shakeup affects.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street to see schedule change next week

Both Emmerdale and Corrie are set to be taken off air on Friday, June 5, due to the women’s football.

England is set to play Spain for a spot in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Due to live coverage of the World Cup qualifier on ITV1 during 8pm and 9pm, it crosses over into the soap slots.

Both usually air back-to-back in a soap “power hour” each weeknight, with Emmerdale from 8pm to 8.30pm followed by Corrie from 8.30pm to 9pm.

It is not yet known when the episodes will air, such as being moved to the weekend, or if there will be one fewer episode for the week.

It is not the first time this year Emmerdale and Corrie have both had schedule changes due to sport.

The soaps were moved to a weekend in March due to the England v Uruguay match.

A previous England vs Spain qualifier in April also saw schedule changes for both ITV soaps.

Coronation Street star returning after 23 years

While fans may be frustrated at the schedule changes, many may be excited due to a returning face after more than two decades.

Jake Parry, who originally played Simon Barlow on the ITV soap in 2003 alongside his twin brother Oscar, will make his comeback in a new role 23 years later.

He revealed the news in a TikTok post, sharing a brief clip from the show and writing: “Coronation Street trailer.

“Catch me as DAMO next week.”

Although Mr Parry’s return marks a return to the famous Weatherfield set, he has been clear that he will be playing a new character.

Mr Parry and his brother Oscar portrayed Simon Barlow from July to November 2003, though Daniel Whelan briefly took over the role for episodes aired in September that year.

Simon Barlow has since become a long-running character on the soap, most recently played by actor Alex Bain.

Mr Parry’s new character, Damo, is described in soap spoilers as a “young man,” though further details about the role remain under wraps.

Emmerdale and Coronation Street air live on ITV1 on weeknights at 8pm and 8.30pm, and are also available on ITVX.

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