DJ Tony Blackburn rages over yet another Coronation Street schedule shake-up

29 February 2024 , 11:47

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DJ Tony Blackburn rages over yet another Coronation Street schedule shake-up (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

DJ Tony Blackburn had enough of ITV making endless schedule changes to fan-favourite soap Coronation Street.

The schedules have been changing in recent weeks to fit the FA Cup games, with soaps moving slots to fit the live matches. On Wednesday night, fans were disappointed to see that Coronation Street was replaced by the Liverpool - Southampton game. Presenter Tony, 81, was just as miffed as fans and took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to complain about the constant schedule changes.

Along with a gif of the Coronation Street logo, he said: "This is now beyond a joke for all us Coronation Street fans. More football this evening on BBC and ITV which means no Corrie. Why can’t they put football on other channels and leave us Coronation Street fans alone or put Coronation Street on say ITV2 we will follow it anywhere !!!"

Billy Mayhew star Daniel Brocklebank was delighted to hear Tony is a big fan of the show. Taking to the comment section, he responded: "This has made my night! I grew up listening to you. I love it that you love us." One annoyed fan added: "Can't understand why they don't put the football on itv4, they do other sports."

There has been a schedule shake-up in recent weeks due to the FA Cup

One said: "Totally agree with you I'm sick of football on the main channels BBC as 3 channels and itv as 4 put it somewhere else." Some didn't agree and wrote: "Are the soaps not on enough anyway? Corrie most nights. Eastenders most nights. There’s only so much misery the writers can come up with. Football wins a bigger audience. Check the overnight figures."

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