Popstar To Soapstar: From Shayne Ward In 'Coronation Street' And Martine McCutcheon In 'EastEnders'

Popstar To Soapstar: 8 Times Singers Invaded Soapland
David Essex, Kym Marsh and Matt Willis all made the move into soap
David Essex, Kym Marsh and Matt Willis all made the move into soap
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Stars such as Kylie Minogue, Natalie Imbruglia and Martine McCutcheon have all launched a music career off the back of starring in a soap, but there now seems to be a reverse trend emerging of pop stars wanting to become soap stars.

Former ‘X Factor’ winner Shayne Ward is the latest singer to sign up for a role in one of the country’s much-loved drama serials, after he joined the ‘Coronation Street’ castas a cousin of Michelle and Carla Connor.

And he’s not the only ex singer to try their hand at the whole acting malarky as this lot prove…

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