ITV has confirmed changes to its soap schedule this week due to the FIFA World Cup, leaving some Emmerdale and Coronation Street fans furious. The soaps typically air during the 'soaps power hour' at 8pm and 8.30pm, but from Tuesday to Friday, Emmerdale will air at 7.15pm and Coronation Street from 8.15pm to 8.45pm. No episodes will air on Monday.
Viewers took to Instagram to express their frustration, with one commenting: 'It does my head in that things get moved for football. We are not all fans.' Another suggested: 'Football should go on the sports channels because that's what it's classified as.' Some called for episodes to be uploaded to ITVX earlier in the week to avoid disruption.
However, not all reactions were negative. One viewer appreciated having 'almost every day' of soaps, while another noted that 'football really helps their mental health.' The schedule changes are in place for the duration of the World Cup, which runs until mid-July.
