Coronation Street casts EastEnders star as six characters descend on The Rovers

Coronation Street has cast former EastEnders star Pauline McLynn in a new role, as Catherine Tyldesley's return as Eva Price is officially confirmed.

It was reported in February that Tyldesley would reprise her role after a seven-year absence from the ITV soap, with more recent updates hinting that the famous character could arrive in Weatherfield with a new partner.

In an official update from ITV, it has been confirmed that Eva will be joined by partner Ben Driscoll and "interfering" mother-in-law Maggie, who will be portrayed by Aaron McCusker and McLynn respectively.

The trio will arrive on the cobbled streets in October, with Eva and Ben promptly heading behind the bar to take over the iconic Rovers Return Inn. In true soap fashion, The Price/Driscoll family are said to arrive with a "bang" and a "suitcase full of secrets"

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