A live fan vote will decide which of four character pairings appears in the Jan. 5, 2026, Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode, Corriedale, following a major crash.

The January 5, 2026, Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover, titled Corriedale, will feature a live fan vote deciding which of four character pairings appears in the hour-long episode, with the final choice made just 15 minutes before broadcast. The high-stakes storyline centers on a major crash, and while all four scenes were filmed, only one will be included due to time limits. Producer Iain MacLeod expressed anxiety over the last-minute integration, citing tight deadlines and technical challenges. The episode, designed to merge both soaps’ worlds, includes dramatic twists, potential deaths, and a major stunt, with lasting story impacts.