ITV confirms Corriedale crossover, but Jaye Griffiths warns: “Celia has fingers in many pies…”

When Villains Travel…

It’s the soap event fans never thought would happen—but it’s real. Emmerdale and Coronation Street are joining forces for a once-in-a-lifetime crossover event, and speculation is erupting over one particularly dangerous character who might be heading to Weatherfield: Celia Daniels.

Played by the magnetic Jaye Griffiths, Celia has emerged as the chilling mastermind behind Emmerdale’s darkest storyline in years—drug trafficking, exploitation, and emotional blackmail. Now, with Corrie’s own Becky Swain hiding from a violent gang and Lisa Swain hunting for John Sugden, fans are piecing together a terrifying possibility: Celia could be the common thread that ties it all together.

“Watch This Space”: Celia’s Empire Might Expand

When asked if Celia could show up at Coronation Street’s Rovers Return, Griffiths didn’t deny it. Instead, she teased ominously:

“Watch this space. She has fingers in many pies.”

And pies they are—because in the Dales, Celia has already threatened children (April), enslaved locals (Bear), and manipulated nearly every vulnerable person in her path. Her dominance in the drug ring is clear, and with tensions escalating fast—especially after April Windsor’s emotional spiral and Bear’s shocking backstory—Celia could be looking for a new base of operations.

The Fallout That Sent Shockwaves

Celia began as an eccentric farmer ally to Moira, but viewers quickly learned that under the flamboyant exterior lay a predator. Her infamous slap to April after Leo’s hospitalisation was a turning point, revealing just how ruthless she really is.

“They loved her… until she hurt April,” Griffiths admitted.

Since then, fans have shifted from adoration to fearful obsession, watching with a morbid fascination. Griffiths says it best:

“It’s like watching a predator in action. You just don’t want to meet her.”

Weatherfield Beware

With Celia’s empire on shaky ground, her mantra is simple: deny and move on. And if Emmerdale becomes too risky, Coronation Street might be her next move.

If that happens, the question isn’t just how far will she go—but who in Weatherfield will survive the storm she brings?

Are you ready for Celia vs. Becky?
Would you watch a full villain face-off in Manchester?

Because Corriedale is coming this January—and someone’s world will burn.