We know that actress Claire King has left Coronation Street, but could it be true that she is heading back to Emmerdale?
Well, Claire herself certainly isn’t ruling out what would be an explosive return – much to fans’ delight.
As Erica Holryod, she’s been in Weatherfield for three years but is now about to leave the Corrie cobbles, after her cheating ways were exposed.
Yes, now the news is out that she’s broken Dev’s heart, Erica decides her best bet is to get out of town and head to sunny Spain and leaves on screen tomorrow night.
And with Lawrence and co leaving Home Farm over in Emmerdale, there could be a space just waiting for the amazing Kim Tate to fill it.
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Claire played the soap super villain for ten years between 1989 and 1999.
And she was quizzed about the idea of a soap swap on Good Morning Britain.
“It’s one of those things, isn’t it?” she said.
“I think the rumours started because the family in Emmerdale are moving out and I happen to be leaving Corrie at the same time.
“People have put two and two together I guess – but I will say this, the door to Emmerdale is not locked. So never say never!”
But it does sound like Claire would be too busy to head back to the Dales anytime soon, as she outlined her plans for the rest of the year.
“I’m actually quite busy at the moment. I’m off to do panto in Belfast, which I’m looking forward to as I have a lot of friends there,” she explained.
“I’ve also got a film coming out in the autumn called Milk and Honey and I’ve also got a new TV series and documentary coming out.
“So, yes, I’m very busy. And whenever I do have some free time to myself, I like to sneak in a trip to Spain.”
Rather like her alter ego Erica, who Claire said had been a joy to play – at least, until recently.
“Erica was such a different character to what I’m usually perceived as playing,” she said.
“She was such a natural character and proper Coronation Street – but she’s started changing a bit recently!”
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“Working on Corrie has been amazing – it’s such an iconic show. I had a bucket list of jobs that I always wanted to do and Corrie was one of them.
“I wanted to walk on the cobbles and pour a pint in the Rovers Return – now I’ve done both!”