Hayley Tamaddon is joining the cast of Coronation Street later this year, playing Steve McDonald's class mate Andrea. 

The official Coronation Street website at itv.com/corrie reports that
Steve will decide to go back to school after he struggles to help daughter Amy with her homework. But his friendship with fellow classmate Andrea is set to cause a stir as Michelle becomes increasingly suspicious of their companionship.

Coronation Street Producer, Stuart Blackburn, said: "I'm absolutely delighted to welcome Hayley to the show. She's a great actress who I know is going to bring plenty of drama to the famous cobbles of Weatherfield."

Hayley is best known for playing Delilah Dingle in Emmerdale. She also won Dancing on Ice in 2010.