EastEnders to be cancelled next week as FA Cup comes to the small screen

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The FA Cup will take over some fan-favourite soaps next week as Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and EastEnders gets temporarily replaced.

From Tuesday Evening, the FA Cup will air on both BBC One and ITV which means many soaps that fans were looking forward to watch will either be moved or outright cancelled.

On Tuesday, the Fulham v Leeds FA Cup match will kick off at 7.45pm. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Manchester United will go against West Ham United at the Old Trafford from 7.45pm and will be aired on both by both the BBC and ITV. Read more: Saturday Night Takeaway prompts Ofcom complaints as fans slam 'triggering' and 'distasteful' fake baby scan prank Fortunately, fans will still be able to watch EastEnders on Monday and Friday so they won't be completely missing out.

Meanwhile, Emmerdale will host an hour-long special on Friday while Coronation street will be aired instead on Wednesday and Thursday.