ITV has made changes to their schedule, affecting both Coronation Street and Emmerdale.

This week, loyal soap fans will have to brace themselves for some major changes as ITV announces a shake up in their schedule for Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Friday's episode of Coronation Street, which is usually aired at 7:30pm, will be replaced by a live coverage of the FA Cup football match between Aston Villa and Cardiff City. But don't worry, you won't miss out on any drama, as the third episode of Corrie will be aired tonight at 9pm and is already available on ITVX for those who can't wait.

Emmerdale will also be affected by the changes, with the final episode of the week being aired at an earlier time of 7pm. This week, viewers can expect to see the aftermath of Ken Barlow's shocking discovery and subsequent heart attack, as well as Cassie Plummer facing the consequences of her actions. Meanwhile, in Emmerdale, fans will see Steph Miligan trying to uncover the truth about her parents' secrets and April Windsor struggling on her first day back at school.

But the changes don't stop there, as next year both Emmerdale and Coronation Street will face permanent schedule changes, reducing to five 30-minute episodes per week. This means that fans will now be treated to a soap "power hour" from Monday to Friday, with Emmerdale kicking off at 8pm followed by Coronation Street at 8:30pm. These changes are set to take place in early 2026 and will be marked by an epic, game-changing stunt.

Speaking about the new schedule, ITV's Managing Director of Media and Entertainment, Kevin Lygo, stated that it was a decision made with viewers in mind. In a world where there is so much competition for our time and attention, and viewing habits are constantly changing, ITV believes that this is the perfect amount of episodes for fans to keep up with their favorite shows. So, while change can be daunting, rest assured that ITV has your best interests at heart when it comes to your beloved soaps.

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