Coronation Street and Emmerdale boss QUITS after 30 years as ITV soaps set for huge shake-up after cash crisis

CORONATION Street and Emmerdale boss John Whiston has quit ITV after nearly 30 years.

The channel veteran has overseen epic live episodes and helped shape storylines that have pulled in millions of viewers.

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In a statement, Whiston said: “I’ve always said I’ve got the best job in TV. I used to say it privately in case ITV stopped paying me.