Corrie's Fiz eyes 'Fair City' role

Coronation Street actress Jennie McAlpine has revealed that she would like a guest role on Irish soap Fair City.

The 25-year-old, who plays Weatherfield's newlywed Fiz Stape, expressed her wish after visiting the RTÉ One drama's set while on a trip to Ireland.

Discussing Fair City's McCoys pub, McAlpine told RTÉ: "I was very impressed. I've got to tell you, I was very impressed with the set. I think it may be slightly better than the Corrie set.

"McCoys, it's bigger than The Rovers. It's easier to film in, I imagine, McCoys than The Rovers. It's much bigger. I'm liking it. I'm preferring it. That's terrible. I'm going to get the sack!"

Asked whether she would consider filming any scenes for the rival programme, McAlpine replied: "I'd love it. I'd love a little cameo... walk-on... I want a guest-lead."

Former Weatherfield legend Kevin Kennedy (Curly Watts) also recently expressed a desire to join the soap, which is currently beating Coronation Street and EastEnders in the Irish TV ratings.