CORONATION Street and Emmerdale stars will be paid full salaries for three months despite episodes being axed during coronavirus lockdown.
The Sun Online can reveal cast members of the popular soaps have finally settled a deal with show bosses. ⚠️ Read our coronavirus live blog for the latest news & updates Cast are paid an annual salary - with bonuses for each episode they appear in.
Many of the veterans earn around £200,000 annually while younger cast members take home approximately £100,000. And it appears soap stars will still be earning their usual rate - despite not working.
A Coronation Street spokeswoman told The Sun Online exclusively: “Coronation Street and Emmerdale have reached an agreement with Equity to provide financial.