Stephanie Davis and Ryan Early join Coronation Street this summer

For what promises to be a sizzling summer storyline!

This summer, Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis and The Archers’ regular Ryan Early join the cast of Coronation Street for a steamy affair storyline which will rock the cobbles.

Stephanie will play Courtney Vance, the glamorous wife of Darren, played by Ryan, one of Dev Alahan’s business associates. Whilst Dev and Darren Vance spend time talking business, Courtney sets her sights on a toyboy lover in the shape of Dev’s son Aadi Alahan.

It’s not long before Aadi finds himself caught up in a web of deceit as cunning Courtney orchestrates reasons for the pair to meet up behind Dev and Darren’s backs.

Speaking about joining Corrie, Stephanie Davis said "I am absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Coronation Street, playing the part of Courtney Vance. Growing up I have always watched and loved the show, so to be part of the biggest TV soap in Britain, which is in the hearts and homes of so many people, is an honour."

To which Ryan Early, added "I am so thrilled to be playing Darren Vance on Coronation Street and joining the most iconic Soap. I grew up watching the show with my grandmother so to walk on the cobbles is such an honour."

They'll both appear on screen in July as both Stephanie Davis and Ryan Early start filming this week.

And Coronation Street's Producer Iain MacLeod said "In Stephanie and Ryan, we have cast two fantastic actors as the catalyst for this fun, fiery storyline. Aadi will quickly find himself way out of his depth as he risks everything for Courtney. And while it is the best time he’s ever had in his life, he stands to end up in a whole heap of trouble!"

Coronation Street continues Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1