Sarah Harding joins the cast of Coronation Street

Sarah Harding is swapping singing for soap stardom after it was announced she will join the cast of Coronation Street.

Former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding is set to make a guest appearance in the soap this summer, as a feisty new character who will clash with Corrie’s resident troublemaker Tracy Barlow, played by Kate Ford.

CASTING NEWS: Girls Aloud singer @SarahNHarding is joining #Corrie http://t.co/fDEvP1Nexn pic.twitter.com/sC8qdJmdKP

— Coronation Street (@itvcorrie) April 1, 2015

Speaking about her role Sarah has 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!!”

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!!😝😍

— Sarah Harding (@SarahNHarding) April 1, 2015

"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,” Corrie producer Stuart Blackburn said.

The 33-year-old singer’s previous acting credits include roles in the St Trinians films and the BBC drama Freefall.

Watch out Tracy Barlow, 'Something Kinda Oohh' is coming to the cobbles.