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Coronation Street plans to have an on-screen tribute to victims of the Manchester terror attack at an Ariana Grande gig, which killed 22 and left around 120 injured.
Tonight's show (May 24) will see the soap's usual sponsorship bumper replaced with a photograph with the word 'We Stand Together' at around 8pm.
The Manchester-based soap will also change its social media accounts to the same image, to pay tribute to those who died at the Manchester Arena.
A spokesperson for the ITV show said: "Manchester is the home of Coronation Street, and we felt it was important to show our support for the victims of the bombing and the people of this great city."
Meanwhile Dolly Rose Campbell who plays Gemma Winter in Coronation Street has joined those paying tribute to Corrie superfan Martyn Hett, a Come Dine With Me and Tattoo Fixers contestant who sadly died in the attack.
She said: "I first met Martyn at Manchester Pride two years ago. He was a lovely man full of spirit, and a massive fan of Coronation Street.
"It was a pleasure to spend time with Martyn, he was funny, smart and someone that spread joy everywhere he went.
"He had met many of the cast members and the crew, everyone here is in shock at the terrible news of his tragic death and are sending love to his family and friends and those of all the other victims involved.
Emmerdale actress Isabel Hodgins who plays Victoria Sugden, was actually at the concert, which was targeted by a suicide bomber who police have since named as 22-year-old Salman Abedi.
Taking to Twitter to share her condolences, she wrote: "Still can't get over last night. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. Such a horrendous thing."