Coronation Street bosses have signed up former Emmerdale and Bad Girls star Claire King for a guest stint on the soap.
The actress has landed the part of Erika, who will arrive on the cobbles in December as an old friend of Liz McDonald (Beverley Callard).
Claire at the party
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Claire King
Erika previously worked as a barmaid for Liz in Spain and decides to seek her out after arriving back in the UK.
The newcomer's arrival leads to some happier times for local businessman Nick Tilsley (Ben Price) as Erika immediately sets her sights on him, leading to a fling between the pair.
Speaking of her new role, King commented: "I am beyond thrilled to be joining the cast of Coronation Street playing the funny and feisty Erika, who looks certain to ruffle a few feathers once her high heels hit those world famous cobbles!
"A stint in Corrie is one of those ticks on most actor's bucket list of jobs you dream of doing, so I can't wait to start filming in a few weeks' time!"
Coronation Street's producer Stuart Blackburn added: "Erika is a woman who lives life to the full. Nick doesn't stand a chance once she has set her sights on him, but he's not complaining!
"We are delighted to have Claire on board to play Erika, she is a fabulous actress who will be a great addition to the cast."
Show chiefs have confirmed that Erika will be on screen for a few weeks from December, before jetting back to Spain at the end of the year.
King is best known for her role as iconic Emmerdale character Kim Tate and was most recently on screen as a contestant on Celebrity Big Brother.