Coronation Street has confirmed that Emmerdale‘s Kate Brooks is joining as producer.
The news means that Brooks will take over creative responsibilities for the ITV soap, and will start in the role from April.
“I’ve had a wonderful time working on Emmerdale and I feel immensely proud to be part of a team that has achieved such great success over the past eight years,” Brooks said.
“I’ve absolutely loved my time on the show, and I’ve had the privilege of working with such a hugely talented and hard-working bunch of people, who also happen to be the loveliest, too.
“Both professionally and personally, Emmerdale has given me so much more than I ever could have imagined, and for that I shall be eternally grateful. Thanks Emmerdale, it’s been an absolute pleasure.”
Brooks has been a producer on Emmerdale since 2018 and has history with Coronation Street, having previously worked as a story producer on the show.
Her new Coronation Street role sees her take over from Verity MacLeod, who will resume her role as assistant producer after stepping in as acting producer recently.
In her new job, Brooks will report to executive producer for continuing drama, Iain MacLeod, as well as John Whiston, managing director for continuing drama and head of ITV in the North, and ITV drama commissioner Huw Kennair-Jones.
“Kate is a fantastic storyteller and I know under her guidance the show will be ambitious, exciting and full of heart and humour,” Iain MacLeod added.
“She is Corrie to the core and such a good fit for the show. I am genuinely excited to see what the next chapter holds and can’t wait to work with her again.”
