'It's all very exciting': Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor reveals cast's enthusiasm over Kates Oates' replacement
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Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has spoken about the cast's excitement over their new boss.
Iain MacLeod is set to replace Executive Producer Kate Oates in June after she quit following a number of controversial storylines and fans' complaints that the soap had become too dark.
Iain has been the Series Producer of Emmerdale since September 2015 and took over the role from Kate.
Speaking on Lorraine today about the ITV soap's change of guard, Sally said: "Yes, it's always very sad to see somebody go but Kate Oates has done very well on the show and we wish her the best and we're looking forward to working with Iain MacLeod."
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She confirmed that Iain would be joining Corrie in June and added: "It's all changes - as usual on Corrie. It's all very exciting."
Kate, 38, reportedly resigned after a number of big name stars such as Catherine Tyldesley and Shayne Ward quit the soap.
Since taking hold of the reins of Corrie in 2012, Kate reintroduced a number of major characters including Toyah Battersby, Peter Barlow, Daniel Osbourne, Rosie Webster and Carla Connor.
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She has also kickstarted many explosive storylines, from Bethany Platt's grooming storyline and Kylie Platt's murder to David Platt's rape.
However some fans have criticised the soap for becoming too dark and, in particular, Phelan's ongoing rampage for being 'never-ending'.
Kate will be moving on to work on ITV cop series Bancroft, starring Sarah Parish.
*Lorraine airs weekdays at 8.30am on ITV