Coronation Street fans might want to check their viewing plans tonight, as the beloved ITV soap is taking an unexpected break from its usual Friday slot.
Why isn’t Coronation Street on tonight?
If you were settling in for your regular dose of Corrie this evening (Friday, April 24), you’ll notice it’s missing from the schedule. Instead, ITV is airing the I’m A Celebrity South Africa final, which means the cobbles are taking a night off.
Schedule shake-ups like this aren’t unusual, especially when big sporting events or special programmes take priority. And lately, these changes have been coming thick and fast – but don’t worry, we’re keeping track so you don’t have to.
When is Coronation Street back?
The good news is you won’t be waiting long. Coronation Street returns to ITV on Monday, April 27, airing straight after Emmerdale from 8.30pm to 9pm.
If you prefer to watch earlier, episodes are also available on ITVX from 7am each day. And for those who really can’t wait, they’re uploaded to YouTube too.
What’s happening next on Corrie?
There’s plenty of drama lined up when the soap returns. Todd finds himself in a terrifying situation as Theo suddenly appears at the flat, suitcase in hand. Panic quickly takes over, but with a bit of help from George, Todd manages to break free and make a desperate escape.
Just as it looks like he might finally get away, a missing phone throws everything into chaos – and Theo is back on the scene. How far will Todd go to secure his freedom?
A new era for Corrie fans
Recent changes to the Coronation Street schedule have certainly kept viewers on their toes. Back in October 2024, ITV began releasing episodes daily on ITVX from 7am – a move that proved hugely popular with fans.
In fact, the first quarter of 2025 saw ITVX hit a major milestone, reaching a record-breaking one billion streams. Coronation Street and Emmerdale alone accounted for 124 million of those streams, with overall soap viewing up by 35 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
Then came another big shift in January 2026. Following the major Corriedale episode, the soaps moved away from their three-day schedule. Now, Coronation Street airs every weekday in shorter 30-minute episodes.
As part of the ‘soap power hour,’ Emmerdale kicks things off at 8pm, followed by Coronation Street at 8.30pm, Monday through Friday. And, as always, new episodes continue to land on ITVX every morning at 7am.
So while tonight might be a rare Corrie-free evening, there’s plenty more drama just around the corner – and it sounds like it’s going to be worth the wait.
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Coronation Street usually airs Monday-Friday at 8.30pm on ITV.
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