For the latest Coronation Street news and spoilers - sign up here Former Coronation Street star Katie McGlynn has announced her new role - on Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.
Katie had teased a new role at the weekend when she unveiled her new brunette hairdo, altered from her trademark blonde, on a night out in Manchester.
And on Tuesday morning she shared her exciting news with fans on her Instagram page and more details of the role she will play in the Channel 4 soap.
She will play the new character of Becky, and it sounds like a huge storyline ahead as Katie said: "I'm hopeful the story will have an impact on the viewers as it covers some extremely current and important issues." Katie, from Rochdale, won huge acclaim and awards for her role
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