Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars are reportedly threatening to mutiny after being faced with brutal pay cuts from ITV, in a saga insiders are calling 'a total mess'.

It has been reported that a number of fan favourites from the beloved shows have threatened to walk because they are facing a pay cut of 17%. 

According to The Sun, back in February, stars were informed of 'harsh changes to their contracts' due to ITV 'drastically reducing the number of guaranteed episodes offered to its actors'.  

An insider told the publication: 'The way things are being handled by ITV bosses is appalling, and some big stars are talking about walking away altogether. 

'They are completely fed up.'

Those who have been on the shows longer, are 'protected' by their contracts, but those who have joined my recently, aren't.

Another source said: 'Many feel ITV is bending the rules for some favoured stars, quietly assuring them they will be looked after, while others are being hung out to dry and are prepared to walk if necessary.

'It’s a total mess – a mixture of anger towards bosses and now jealousy and irritation among the castmates themselves because it’s such an uneven playing field.'  

The likes of Tina O'Brien, Lucy Fallon, Dame Maureen Lipman, Catherine Tyldesley and Alison King are the cast members from the Cobbles thought to be hit by the new cuts.

Meanwhile Emmerdale legends Amy Walsh, Ryan Hawley and Danny Miller are thought to be facing the same.

The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Coronation Street and Emmerdale. 

The soaps aren't the only shows that have had cuts brought in this year. 

Back in May 2025, it was revealed that Lorraine and Loose Women were set to be axed for half the year and Lorraine's runtime has been slashed by 30 minutes, as ITV Daytime bosses announced huge cuts today with job losses in excess of 220. 

Host Lorraine Kelly has faced the brunt of the cuts with Good Morning Britain now taking her 9am to 10am slot for 22 weeks of the year. 

For the remaining 30 weeks of the year, Lorraine will present five days a week, meaning her Friday stand-in presenters Ranvir Singh and Christine Lampard are no longer needed.

ITV sources told MailOnline at the time that they have decided to cut resources on their daytime schedule so that the network can invest in more drama programmes.

It was also announced that ITV Studios will no longer make Good Morning Britain but instead it will be made by ITN - the organisation which makes ITV News.

Meanwhile back in soap land, legendary Roy's Rolls cafe will be burned down in an arson attack - as a much-loved Weatherfield resident is left fighting for their life.

A big new storyline will reportedly see the character in question face losing everything.

Cafe owner Roy Cropper (David Neilson) will be rushed to the hospital after someone sets the eatery on fire. 

'Roy's Rolls is targeted by a mystery firestarter who breaks in and douses the cafe with petrol whilst Roy sleeps upstairs in his flat,' a soap insider revealed.

'When residents spot smoke coming out of the windows, emergency services are called.

'As the fire rages and people realise Roy is trapped inside the race is on to get him out alive. 

'Will Roy be rescued in time, and what about his precious collection of railway memorabilia and memories of Hayley?

'Is this the end of Roy’s Rolls as we know it, and who wanted to burn down the iconic cafe?'

Coronation Street and Emmerdale air on ITV1 and are available to stream on ITVX.