The 33-year-old star is no stranger to acting and will prove her skills on the cobbles when she starts shooting scenes in May
Sarah Harding will be the latest former pop star to join the cast in Coronation Street.
The ITV soap has seen the likes of Kym Marsh from Hear'Say and Boyzone's Keith Duffy take on roles in the past and now ex Girls Aloud singer Sarah will prove her skills on the cobbles.
She will make a guest appearance in four episodes which will air in the summer and although the full details of her storylines are being kept a secret, she will play a "feisty character" who is going to make life difficult for Tracey Barlow.
The 33-year-old star said: "I am extremely excited to be joining Coronation Street. As a fan of the show it is a huge honour for me to join the cast. I can’t wait to get started!!"
Producer Stuart Blackburn added: "Sarah is proving to be a gifted and exciting actor and I'm absolutely delighted to have her on board, the viewers are in for a treat as her character will be right at the heart of a massive new story for the Barlows."
Although some fans of the show thought it might have been an April Fools joke today, Sarah, who has also been working on solo material since Girls Aloud broke up, confirmed the news on Twitter.
She posted: "Yes it true I'm joining Corrie!!! As u all know I've been a huge fan for yrs now so can't wait to strut my stuff on those famous cobbles!!," along with a number of emojis.
Former wild child Sarah, who was once named Caner of the Year by a national newspaper, seems to be the perfect person to stir things up on the street, despite leaving her hard-partying days behind.
Sarah is no stranger to acting and appeared in the likes of Bad Day, the BBC television film Freefall, Run for your Wife and St Trinians 2: The legend of Fritton's Gold.
We think she might end up being in more than four episodes if she proves to be a hit with viewers.
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