Ugly row as Corrie and Emmerdale stars threaten to quit over ITV cuts
Source: thesun.co.uk
- Coronation Street and Emmerdale cancelled all filming today after ITV announced fewer episodes next year.
- Cast and crew got the news during a shutdown, sparking anger over job losses and cutbacks.
- Bosses promise support but say changes boost the soaps' long-term success.
ITV soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale face big production cuts, dropping from six to five episodes a week starting next year. Filming halted so everyone could hear the bad news straight away. This mirrors Hollyoaks shrinking last year, hitting jobs hard in a tough TV market.