Soap stars sign up for 'Family Fortunes'

A number of soap stars have signed up to take part in the new series of All Star Family Fortunes.

Coronation Street actress Kym Ryder, better known as barmaid Michelle Connor, has agreed to lead her family in a battle against Big Brother 2 winner Brian Dowling and his loved ones.

Emmerdale's Sammy Winward (Katie Sugden), former Corrie star Nikki Sanderson (Candice Stowe) and The Bill's Louisa Lytton and Ben Richards - who play Beth Green and Nate Roberts - have also been lined up.

A spokeswoman told The Sun: "In this series the celebs and their families are bidding to win up to £30,000 for the charities of their choice. There are some hilarious moments."

The ITV1 gameshow, which returns on October 27, will once again be hosted by Vernon Kay.