No Corrie-ography

Coronation Street producers have reportedly banned all its actors from getting involved with Strictly Come Dancing.

According to The Sun, the ban does not extend to similar ITV programmes.

A source told the paper: “It’s a no-brainer for us. Why would we allow cast members time off to go to film a show for a rival channel?”

The source suggested that the BBC was interested in recruiting Corrie actress Michelle Keegan: “The BBC’s offer never got off the ground — we wouldn’t release her from her contract. That goes for everyone else in the cast but we are more open when it comes to ITV shows.”