Corriedale first look pictures as first two iconic soap stars taking part revealed
Coronation Street and Emmerdale have released the highly-anticipated first look pictures for their crossover early next year - with the first two soap stars announced
Lisa Swain and Aaron Dingle will feature in the episode
Coronation Street and Emmerdale have shared first look pictures of the long-awaited crossover episode, Corriedale, which is set to air on ITV in early 2026.
The new photos reveal Corrie’s DS Lisa Swain (Vicky Myers) and Emmerdale’s Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) as the first two iconic characters to be confirmed as starring in the drama-filled hour long special.
Taken on the first of a series of exhilarating night shoots, the photos show actors Vicky Myers and Danny Miller together in a rare behind the scenes moment before action was called. Both characters have had huge storylines in their respective soaps this year – but what could be bringing them together?
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Speaking of her role in the episode, Vicky said: “To be involved in this unique, bold, innovative, not to mention history-making episode, in Coronation Street’s 65th year, (well, when we are filming it at least), is fantastic. When I read the script and found out how two worlds collide, who is involved and how the characters interact, not to mention the impact the events of the night will have… Wow. It’s going to be unmissable.”
Filming has begun(Image: ITV)
She continued: “I couldn’t wait to get started actually. This has been in the pipeline for quite some time and the talented team behind the scenes at Coronation Street and Emmerdale, has worked tirelessly to make this happen.
“They’re incredible. I’m really looking forward to meeting, and working with, people I haven’t met or worked with before, both in front of and behind the camera. It’s incredibly exciting and the camaraderie is great. It’s going to be epic.“
Danny added that he was ‘made up’ his character Aaron was part of the episode.
“I am made up that Aaron is in the Corriedale episode. Originally from Manchester, Coronation Street has always been an iconic show in our house just as much as Emmerdale,” he said.
“So to cross them both over is a great idea. The night shoots have been full on with having young kids but a lot of fun and it’s been great working with the Corrie team.
“I can’t wait to see how the episode plays out with the separate storylines from both Emmerdale and Corrie. It’s going to be epic and every soap fans dream”
