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Kate Brooks has been appointed the new producer for Coronation Street after leaving Emmerdale in a surprise shake-up.
The TV veteran - who first served as story producer on the cobbles back in 2012 - is leaving Emmerdale after eight years to take over from Iain MacLeod after he was promoted to executive producer for continuing drama.
In a statement, she said: 'I've had a wonderful time working on Emmerdale and I feel immensely proud to be part of a team that has achieved such great success over the past eight years.
'I've absolutely loved my time on the show, and I've had the privilege of working with such a hugely talented and hard-working bunch of people, who also happen to be the loveliest, too.'
Kate added that she has gained more than she 'ever could have imagined' both professionally and personally from her time on the Yorkshire Dales-based show, but she's delighted to make the jump to Weatherfield next month.
Kate Brooks has been appointed the new producer for Coronation Street after leaving Emmerdale in a surprise shake-up
She said: 'Corrie has lit up my living room since I was a kid, so to be asked to produce a show I've revered for such a long time is the ultimate pinch me moment.
'I've adored the show from across the Pennines and have consistently been in awe of the talent on display, both on and off the screen.
'It truly is a special show and I endeavour to take great care to ensure that it continues to thrive as we head into the next chapter.
'Coronation Street has, and always will be, part of my DNA, and I can't wait to get stuck in.'
Meanwhile, Iain hailed Kate as a 'fantastic storyteller', and he's looking forward to seeing what she does at the helm.
He commented: 'I know under her guidance the show will be ambitious, exciting and full of heart and humour.
'She is ''Corrie'' to the core and such a good fit for the show. I am genuinely excited to see what the next chapter holds and can't wait to work with her again.'
During her time on Emmerdale, Kate produced a range of storylines alongside fellow producer Laura Shaw, including serial killer Meena Jutla and Mandy Dingle's 2019 return after 17 years away, along with Marlon's stroke, and Faith's breast cancer storyline in 2022.
The TV veteran is leaving Emmerdale after eight years to take over from Iain MacLeod after he was promoted to executive producer for continuing drama
During her time on Emmerdale, Kate produced a range of storylines alongside fellow producer Laura Shaw, including Marlon Dingle's stroke in 2022
She also married Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick in 2019, and they have two children together.
Earlier this month MailOnline revealed that Corrie bosses were struggling with the 'headache' of finding Iain's replacement.
It was revealed that a number of television executives turned down the prestigious job - leaving the network with a 'huge headache.'
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