Paul O'Grady has made a rescue dog a star of Coronation Street for his new series of For The Love of Dogs.

American bulldog Krystal was selected by O'Grady for her star-quality and will appear on tonight's (August 15) episode of the ITV soap at 8.30pm.

Paul O'Grady on the set of Coronation Street with rescue dog Krystal
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Paul O'Grady and rescue dog on Coronation Street

It's hoped that the role will help her find a new owner, after spending months in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.

Speaking about Krystal's turn on the show, O'Grady said: "She was good as gold. In her scene Ken is preparing his car and caravan to go camping with Deirdre and he's outside the Rovers fixing the engine.

"Krystal comes out of the Rovers with Ali, the dog handler, and walks over the road, it took one take, the dog was the star! I think it was my tutelage in the dressing room."

Paul O'Grady on the set of Coronation Street with rescue dog Krystal
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Krystal's big moment!

He added: "She's one of these breeds that people say 'oh no' but she's a sweetheart she really is.

"You have to look below the surface really. She's just brilliant but because of what she is people say no, they've got such a bad reputation.

"She gave the Barlows a run for their money, she upstaged the lot of them. That's my girl, she's a star!"

The third series of Paul O'Grady: For The Love of Dogs returns to ITV this September.

Should have had Krystal meet up with Eccles!