Sarah Harding is swapping singing for soap stardom after it was announced she will join the cast of Coronation Street.
Former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding is set to make a guest appearance in the soap this summer, as a feisty new character who will clash with Corrie’s resident troublemaker Tracy Barlow, played by Kate Ford.
CASTING NEWS: Girls Aloud singer @SarahNHarding is joining #Corrie http://t.co/fDEvP1Nexn pic.twitter.com/sC8qdJmdKP
— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) April 1, 2015
Speaking about her role Sarah has said; “I am extremely excited to be joining Coronation Street. As a fan of the show it is a huge honour for me to join the cast. I can’t wait to get started!!”
Yes it true I'm joining Corrie!!! As u all know I've been a huge fan for yrs now so can't wait to strut my stuff on those famous cobbles!!😝😍
— Sarah Harding (@SarahNHarding) April 1, 2015
"Sarah is proving to be a gifted and exciting actor and I’m absolutely delighted to have her on board. The viewers are in for a treat as her character will be right at the heart of a massive new story for the Barlows,” Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said.
The 33-year-old singer’s previous acting credits include roles in the St Trinians films and the BBC drama Freefall.
Watch out Tracy Barlow, 'Something Kinda Oohh' is coming to the cobbles.