Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars turn to side hustles amid ITV budget woes

Actors from Coronation Street and Emmerdale are branching out with side gigs to supplement their income due to production cuts caused by ITV's budget issues. This move highlights the financial pressures faced by entertainment industry workers even in long-running, popular shows. It's a telling sign of the broader financial strains affecting major networks and could signal a shift in how actors manage their careers in times of economic uncertainty.