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Former Emmerdale star makes switch to Coronation Street

A former Emmerdale acting star has swapped the Yorkshire Dales for the cobbles of Manchester.

As we know, soapland can be quite a small place with actors switching between programmes regularly. The latest to do so is Thea Beyleveld.

Emmerdale fans might recall Thea as Natalie in the ITV soap. Thea had the small part in 2019.

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Natalie was a potential surrogate mum to a child Robert Sugden and partner Aaron Dingle would adopt. In Corrie, Thea will play newcomer Ava Haynes.

In upcoming scenes, Summer is shocked when Todd Grimshaw (Gareth Pierce) tells her he has been contacted by Ava, a member of the congregation at Mike and Esther’s old church, claiming she had an affair with Mike.

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Summer decides to confront Esther who confirms it is true but says they have agreed to put it behind them. The youngster decides to meet up with Ava and is shocked by what she discovers.

Elsewhere in her career, Thea has enjoyed parts in Bancroft and Doctors.

As ever, we'll continue to bring you the big Emmerdale news about what is happening in the village. You can visit our Emmerdale homepage to find the latest gossip about the soap and its stars.

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