Soapland is in for a huge shock as Coronation Street and Emmerdale make preparations for their record-breaking crossover episode. As fans are voting on who gets to be a pair, announced, one Corrie actor has spilled the tea on the Emmerdale star he’d love to battle.
Buzz Swells Over the Groundbreaking Special
ITV has recently commissioned a one-off crossover episode between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, which will broadcast in January 2026. The special will feature an “ambitious stunt” and “everlasting consequences” which will unite the two communities forever. Although the official cast hasn’t been confirmed, the anticipation has already reached the stars.
Dominic Brunt stated he was expecting to come in and if not, he’d be watching with popcorn in hand. He envisioned the episode to include everything from affairs and comedy to catfights and tragedy. Adding to the suspense, Kelvin Fletcher announced that viewers will be able to decide which characters appear together.
Coronation Street: Mikey North Demands a Windass vs Dingle Fight
On Fletcher’s Off Script podcast, Coronation Street actor Mikey North identified Cain Dingle as the character he’d most like to engage with. Asked for an idea of a crossover pairing, Mikey said, “It’s got to be Cain, hasn’t it?”
Kelvin referred to a Windass-Dingle showdown as “brilliant” and Mikey chuckled, saying, “Windass V Dingle.” Liz Fletcher popped up to say they’d be voting to make it happen. With fan votes determining pairings, this tough-caped couple might just see the light of day.
As major characters are ready to leave and new faces arrive, both soaps will experience the ripple effects. While the actual plot is still under the wraps, the episode promises to bring long-lasting twists, big exits, and jaw-dropping moments. If cast excitement is anything to judge by, this crossover may be a turning point in soap history. Come back to Soap Opera Daily for all the new crossover news and more updates from Coronation Street!
