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TV and Music Shake-Up: Coronation Street's Rayner Joins Hollyoaks, Exodus Reunites with Dukes

1/17/2025

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After more than a decade at the helm of ITV's Coronation Street, Lee Rayner is making waves by joining rival soap Hollyoaks, following a series of cast departures. In the music world, thrash metal band Exodus is also embracing change, welcoming back former frontman Rob Dukes to replace longtime vocalist Steve Souza, marking an exciting new era for the band.

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After more than a decade at the helm of ITV's Coronation Street, Lee Rayner is making waves by joining rival soap Hollyoaks, following a series of cast departures. In the music world, thrash metal band Exodus is also embracing change, welcoming back former frontman Rob Dukes to replace longtime vocalist Steve Souza, marking an exciting new era for the band.