BBC Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 23 Jul 2018, 13:07 By Entertainment Daily 23 Jul 2018, 13:07 Controversial TV figure lined up to take over EastEnders John Yorke's return was only ever temporary EastEnders Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 23 Jul 2018, 13:07 By Entertainment Daily 23 Jul 2018, 13:07 It has been rumoured that former Coronation Street boss Kate Oates has been in talks with EastEnders chiefs over recent weeks. According to The Sun, Kate has been discussing joining the London-based soap after departing the cobbles following a two-year stint at Corrie. Could Kate be heading to EastEnders? (Credit: Grant Buchanan / Flynet – SplashNews ) Despite being criticised by some fans for making their beloved Coronation Street too gritty, forcing the show to lose its renowned humour, Kate took the soap from strength to strength. Read more: EastEnders’ Robbie Jackson falls apart after Donna Yates’ shock exit Kate can be credited for some of Corrie’s most highly acclaimed storylines to date, including Aidan’s suicide, serial killer Pat Phelan’s reign of terror and David Platt’s male rape. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Kate has been responsible for some of Corrie’s most hard-hitting storylines recently (Credit: ITV) Kate has been praised for using the soap’s platform to raise awareness for taboo subjects, helping viewers talk about what was happening in their own lives. She won the soap numerous awards during her stint on the show, despite her time there being shorter than a lot of pervious producers. But if rumours are to be believed, Kate could be turning her hand to mixing things up in Walford.Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your EastEnders newsIt's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news & schedules to share with our community of loyal readers. Click here and tick TVGuide.co.uk to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search. A BBC source apparently told The Sun: “Kate went in to meet up with bosses earlier this month and they seemed to really like her. Phelan’s reign of terror was Kate’s brainchild (Credit: ITV) “They love what she did with the recent Corrie storylines, such the suicide of Shayne Ward’s character Aidan. They would love Kate to bring some gritty drama to EastEnders. “It is still early days but producers are quietly hoping Kate will now decide to get on board.” Kate received praise for Aidan’s suicide storyline (Credit: ITV) Former EatsEnders producer Sean O’Connor quit the show after ratings started falling. The show is currently being looked after by John Yorke but he is only at the helm on a temporary basis. Could Kate Oates be the next EastEnders boss? (Credit: FameFlynet.uk.com) Don’t miss out: Three steps to ensure you see all ED!’s latest news on Facebook If Kate, who has also worked at Emmerdale, were to take over at the BBC soap, it looks like we could look forward to plenty of hard-hitting storylines at EastEnders. EastEnders airs Monday and Friday at 8pm and Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30pm on BBC One. Do you think Kate would be a good addition to the EastEnders team? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think! Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google Good to Know Share Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google By Entertainment Daily 23 Jul 2018, 13:07 By Entertainment Daily 23 Jul 2018, 13:07 Previous Story Next Story
