The famous Coronation Street cobbles will have a new member strutting their famous stuff on them as Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding is set to star in the show.

The 33-year-old singer and actress 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.

Rovers Return Inn on the set of the ITV soap Coronation Street
Rovers Return Inn on the set of the ITV soap Coronation Street (TV/PA)

Sarah 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!”

Details of her storyline are being kept under wraps, but Sarah begins filming in May and will appear in four episodes over the summer.

However, she’s not the only star to have set their sights on a soap cameo.

See who else has starred alongside some of our favourite soap characters:

Coronation Street: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini

Cheryl Fernandez-Versini stars in Coronation Street
Cheryl Fernandez-Versini stars in Coronation Street (Rob Evans/ITV)

X Factor judge and former Girls Aloud star Cheryl made her debut in December 2013. She starred in the soap as part of ITV’s Text Santa charity appeal, and appeared as a friend of Michelle Keegan’s character, Tina McIntyre.

Home And Away: Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran in Home And Away (Channel 5)
Ed Sheeran in Home And Away (Channel 5)

The Make It Rain singer soaked up the Australian sunshine on the Palm Beach set of the Channel 5 soap as he filmed a scene with Emily Symons, who plays much-loved character Marilyn Chambers. Ed – who is currently on tour Down Under – will appear as himself in the soap, in an episode to air later this year, but details of the storyline that brings him to Summer Bay are being kept under wraps. He told Australia’s News.com: “It’s an Australian institution. It’s always on in my local chip shop. I got asked to do it and it sounded like it could be fun.”

Coronation Street: Sir Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen in Corrie
Sir Ian McKellen in Coronation Street (ITV)

In 2005 viewers were treated to watching McKellen in a three-week stint playing conman, Mel Hutchwright.

Coronation Street: Sir Cliff Richard

Sir Cliff Richard on Coronation Street
Singer Cliff Richard poses outside the Rovers Return with Beverley Callard (Liz), left, and Liz Dawn (Vera) as he strolls around the Coronation St set during a visit to the Granada TV studios in Manchester (Neil Marland/ITV).

Turn the clock back to 1997 and if you looked very carefully, you’d have spied Sir Cliff as an extra, having a quiet pint with Andy McDonald (played by Nicholas Cochrane).

Neighbours: Lily Allen

Lily Allen in Neighbours.
Matt Werkmeister, Kym Valentine, Sam Clark, Pippa Black, Lily Allen, Alan Fletcher and Margot Robbie (Channel 5)

In 2009 singer Lily Allen appeared in Neighbours, playing herself. In her cameo, she starred on a radio station in the show, PirateNet.

Coronation Street: Prince Charles

he Prince of Wales in Coronation Stree
The Prince of Wales enjoys a scotch with Coronation Street landlady Natalie Barnes, played by Denise Welch, in the Rovers Return. (Phil Noble/ITV)

In honour of Coronation Street’s 40th birthday, Prince Charles made a cameo by enjoying a drink in local boozer The Rovers Return.

Neighbours: Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul on Neighbours
Paula’s appearance on the show involves a romantic storyline with Dr Karl Kennedy?(Alan Fletcher) who reveals a long-time crush on the acclaimed singer, songwriter and dancer. (Channel 5)

Former USA X Factor judge and singer Paula Abdul starred alongside Alan Fletcher, who plays Karl Kennedy. Her stint had a slightly romantic storyline attached to it as Karl revealed his long-time crush on her.

EastEnders: Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson in EastEnders
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, with Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara Windsor, in TV show EastEnders (BBC/PA).

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, starred in EastEnders in 2009 as himself when character Peggy Mitchell ran for local election. His appearance wasn’t without criticism though, and the BBC released a statement at the time reading: “Boris Johnson makes a cameo appearance in EastEnders as part of the storyline where Peggy Mitchell stands as an independent candidate in a fictional local election. His appearance is compatible both with BBC editorial guidelines and the principle of due impartiality”

Coronation Street: Peter Kay

Peter Kay
Peter Kay taking Rovers landlady Shelley, played by Sally Lindsay, on the date from hell when he joins the cast of Coronation Street. (Granada/PA)

In January 2004 comedian Peter Kay appeared as the character Eric, who tried to woo the Rovers Return’s landlady Shelley (played by Sally Lindsay).

Coronation Street: Status Quo

Statuis Quo in Coronation Street
Coronation Street’s Les Battersby getting a pasting from rock heroes Status Quo (ITV/PA)

Poor Les Battersby (played by Bruce Jones) got more than he bargained for when he spotted band Status Quo and asked them for a signature.