Kym Marsh has excited fans as she announced she had joined the cast of Waterloo Road
The former Coronation Street star is set to play a school canteen worked named Nicky Walters when the BBC programme is rebooted later this year.
The 45-year-old has been busy hosting Morning Live since she quit her role as Michelle Connor on the ITV soap and she confirmed she is thrilled to be returning to film in Manchester.
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She posted on Instagram : "I am absolutely delighted to be joining @waterlooroad and can’t wait to get started!!
"It’s going to be so lovely working back in good old Manchester again!! Exciting times!!"
Kym continued: "I’m also really chuffed to be still part of the @bbcmorninglive family, and will be on screen every Monday morning, on the swivel chair, with my pal @gethincjones."
Celebrity fans and followers flooded the comments to congratulate Kym after the exciting news.
Morning Live host Gethin Jones joked: "Oh my god you’re gonna be even more strict with me…"
Tanisha added: "Omg!!!!!! I’m so excited for this"
Billy posted: "Yes Kym. Can’t wait to hear when the series will start!"
Sami commented : "OMG super excited for this, need to know the start date"
Lauren posted: "How ICONIC!!! I can’t wait to see it "
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