July 12th 2024.
Reportedly, Coronation Street has been forced to make budget cuts in order to stay afloat. This news has left the cast feeling disappointed and unsettled as changes are being made behind the scenes. The ITV soap usually throws a summer party for its hard-working cast and crew, but it seems that this year, due to the budget cuts, the party has been canceled.
Last year's party was a glamorous affair, with the cast getting dressed up and heading to a fancy venue in central Manchester. Pictures from the event were even shared on Instagram. However, an insider told The Sun that this year, the cast will have to pay for their own party, which has caused a lot of grumbling among them. They feel that as one of the biggest shows in the UK, they should at least be treated to a few free drinks.
The decision to scale back on the party is just one of many cut backs that have been made on the soap. According to sources, the show is also cutting down on the number of extras in scenes and some of the regular cast members will be featured in fewer scenes. This is due to the fact that many of the cast members are paid per scene, and with the budget cuts, the show can only afford to have fewer actors on set.
The news of budget cuts comes at a time when Coronation Street is in the midst of some major storylines. Fans were shocked when it was revealed that Lauren Bolton, who was believed to be dead, is actually still alive. Meanwhile, Nick Tilsley and Toyah Battersby are keeping a big secret about spending the night together, and Leanne Battersby has fallen under the spell of Rowan Cunliffe and The Institute.
In another plotline, Bernie Winter is struggling to cope with her son Kit Green's actions, and Steve McDonald is still holding a grudge against Tommy Orpington for his affair with Tracy Barlow. It seems that tensions are high on and off-screen as the cast and crew deal with the budget cuts and the challenges they bring.
The Agency has reached out to Coronation Street for comment on the budget cuts, but so far, there has been no response. For fans who want to stay updated on all the latest news and spoilers from the show, they can join the Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community with 10,000 other fans. By clicking on a link and selecting "Join Chat," they can gain access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss any new updates!
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