Former Hollyoaks star Kimberley Hart-Simpson is set to swap Chester for Weatherfied as she joins the cast of Coronation Street.
The actress, who previously played Beverley on the Chanel 4 soap, announced her exciting news on social media last week.
Taking to Instagram, Kimberley wrote: “After nearly decade of auditioning … believing … It’s happened. Proudest moment of my life. #corrie #dreamz #proud #lifegoals.”
The blonde bombshell also revealed that she had been audition for a part on the long-running ITV show for almost a decade.
Kimberley’s first appearance is set to air on June 19.
Hollyoaks babe Kimberley Hart-Simpson has been signed up by Coronation Street (Image: kimberly_h_s/Instagram)
It has not yet been confirmed who she will be playing but there has been speculation online that her character will be involved in a huge storyline involving Carla Connor (Alison King).
The blonde bombshell’s followers flocked to congratulate her in the comments, with former co-star Luke Jerdy commenting with three clapping emojis.
While another wrote: “Massive congratulations dude! Exciting times! X.”
A third wrote: “Yay!!! This is great news . Xx”
The blonde bombshell told fans that she’s auditioned for a spot on Corrie for 10 years (Image: kimberly_h_s/Instagram)
“Knew it would you are going to smash it Congratulations,” another commented.
Kimberley’s addition to Corrie comes as the cast and crew prepare to return to filming next week in Manchester.
ITV will continue to air three episodes a week, instead of the usual six, so that the soap stays on air.
However, no cast or crew who are over the age of 70 or are considered vulnerable amid the Covid-19 pandemic will be able to return to set.
There has been speculation that Kimberley’s character is a blast from Carla Connor’s past (Image: ITV)
Actor Andrew Whyment, who plays Kirk Sutherland, told ITV’s Good Morning Britain With Lorraine Kelly: “I think everybody is ready to get back to work now. It’s going to be different, but I think we’re all ready to get back now, get back to shooting the show again.”
John Whiston, ITV managing director of continuing drama, said: “With the peak past, all indications are that the time is right for a return to filming. And with the extensive protocols we have put in place, we have made our workplace as safe as possible.
“I’m sure our audience will appreciate having the show they love continue on air. For many who have written in it is a vital escape from all the fears and stresses this virus brings in its wake.”
If her social media snaps are anyhting to go by, Kimberley is definitely going to to sex up the street and we can’t wait to see what her character brings to the cobbles.
Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm on ITV
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
