Overview
- Wednesday's Coronation Street did not appear on ITVX at the usual 7am drop and was removed from its evening broadcast slot.
- ITV replaced the soap with live coverage of Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup, starting at 7:30pm for an 8pm kick-off.
- The postponed episode will air on Thursday at 8pm, with streaming available on ITVX from 7am that morning.
- Fans expressed frustration on social media about the one-day delay and the disruption to their viewing routine.
- Viewer interest in upcoming episodes has grown following Catherine Tyldesley’s recent return as Eva Price.