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Emmerdale Steph actress Georgia Jay related to on-screen mum Ruby in real-life? We have answers

Emmerdale stars Beth Cordingly and Georgia Jay have certainly got fans talking as mum and daughter Ruby and Steph Miligan – but are they related in real-life?

With the pair sharing more and more scenes together as Steph finds out the truth about her parentage and Ruby’s abuse, fans can’t help but focus on one thing: how alike they both are.

So is this just a case of excellent casting on the part of Emmerdale? Or are Georgia and Beth related in real life? We have the answers you’ve been looking for.

Steph and Ruby are very alike (Credit: ITV)

Steph’s time in Emmerdale

Ruby and Caleb’s estranged daughter Steph turned up in the village in November last year. She was there for her inheritance from her grandmother and then she was gone for good. Caleb was desperate for her to stay, but it was very clear there was a whole lot of family history to unpack here. And, she was absolutely not over her messy childhood.

When Ruby and Steph then reunited, things were tense. Ruby ended up slapping Steph as things got heated. They managed to make up and Steph agreed to stick around – on the proviso her grandad – Ruby’s estranged father – could stay too.

Ruby was forced to agree, despite it being obvious there was something awful between her and her dad. No one noticed, everyone thought Ruby was sour after Anthony had kicked her out for getting pregnant at 16.

But viewers were sure there was more to it. We eventually had our suspicions confirmed when it was revealed Anthony had sexually abused Ruby. Things got even sicker when we then discovered Anthony and not Caleb was Steph’s biological father.

Anthony’s been killed off (Credit: ITV)

Anthony dead in Emmerdale

With Ruby unable to tell her secret torment to anyone, it did all come crashing out when Caleb found the paternity test results and demanded answers.

Soon enough Chas had worked out the truth and Aaron also saw it. Anthony was confronted by several locals, but eventually Aaron lost his temper and beat him to a pulp. He and John later went back and found Anthony was dead.

As John set about doing an expert clean-up, what was then revealed was that in fact Ruby had found her dad alive and finished him off. The Anthony murder club, consisting of Ruby, Caleb, Aaron, John, Chas and Cain have since been determined to cover the death up.

But Steph has demanded answers. And she would not let it go. After insisting she was going to report her parents to the police, the whole horrible truth came out.

But as Steph and Ruby share even more heartbreaking scenes, fans are still distracted by just how alike the pair look.

This is very good casting (Credit: ITV)

So, are Emmerdale actresses Georgia Jay and Beth Cordingly aka Steph and Ruby related in real life?

One viewer wrote: on social media “Great casting of Steph! She looks just like Ruby!” While another added: “If not related, it’s good the writers found a lookalike actress who can also act like Ruby. She seems just as fiery as her mum, extended family to the Dingles.”

A third asked: “Is the actress who plays Ruby’s daughter any relation to her as the resemblance to Ruby is uncanny?”

A fourth replied to the question: “She even sounds like her.”

So, are they related?

The answer is no. Steph is played by newcomer Georgia Jay, who has previously had a two-episode role in 2019 BBC drama Giri/Haji. She also had a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it role in Silent Witness.

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Does Beth Cordingly have children?

Beth Cordingly does have a daughter, whose face and name she has never shared since she was a baby.

The actress does regularly give updates on her child on social media, but it is clear her offspring is much younger than Georgia and turned 11 in June 2024.

Beth is dating former Emmerdale star Ian Kelsey, who played Dave Glover on the soap in the 90s. He is not the father of her little girl, that is Beth’s former husband, theatre producer Adam Speers.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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13th March 2025
Inside the life of Emmerdale Michelle Hardwick: From relationship with Emmerdale boss to other soap roles

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick has been on our screens as Vanessa Woodfield since 2012, and has been at the centre of some huge storylines.

Vanessa has been a fan-favourite for years. From her relationship with Charity to her emotional cancer storyline, fans love her. And after the recent death of her girlfriend, Suzy, she is once again thrown into centre stage. Especially as it looks set that she is going to have her heartbroken if she ever discovers the truth of Suzy and Mary.

From meeting her wife on Emmerdale, to raising their children together, let’s have a look at Michelle Hardwick’s life away from the Dales.

Michelle joined Emmerdale in 2012 (Credit: ITV)

Michelle Hardwick acting background

In reality, soapland is actually a small place, so it’s no surprise when stars have some cross-overs.

Before getting her role on Emmerdale, Michelle actually appeared on ITV’s other soap, Coronation Street in two different minor roles, in 1997 and 1998.

But it was her character in the TV series The Royal which worked as one of Michelle’s biggest roles. She starred as the character Lizzie Hopkirk – a huge hit with the fans!

Is Michelle in a relationship?

After coming out as lesbian in July 2013, Michelle confirmed she had been in a long-term relationship with music teacher, Rosie Nicholl.

The couple went on to get married in April 2015, but began divorce proceedings two years later, in 2017.

However, Michelle has happily moved on from her previous marriage. In October 2018 she revealed that she was in a relationship with then Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks.

A few months after going public the pair announced their engagement. And in September 2019, they tied the knot.

The pair are really big on keeping fans up to date with their life together on their social media platforms.

She has two children with former Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks (Credit: ITV)

Dealing with trolls

In a sit-down interview with OK!, Michelle admitted she got a lot of abuse online after coming out.

She said: “The root of it all is always because I’m gay. I’m a gay woman. And it’s like, ‘Lesbians shouldn’t be on this earth’.”

The trolls were so extreme that once Michelle had to call the police after receiving death threats.

She explained: “We have had a bit of trolling over the years. And there have been certain times when police have had to be called. There have been some death threats.”

Michelle’s family life

In October 2020, Michelle gave birth to her and Kate’s first son, Edward. And then in November 2022, she gave birth to their daughter.

After she had their each of their kids, she took a break from Emmerdale to enjoy time being a mum. But Michelle returned to the show, and has slotted back in naturally.

Away from her relationship, the Emmerdale star has taken part in numerous Race For Life events near her home, raising money for Cancer Research UK. She has publicly spoken about her brother’s diagnosis and recovery from skin cancer.

Michelle plays Vanessa in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)

Is Michelle leaving Emmerdale?

As of today (Sunday March 9), there have been no reports that suggest Michelle’s time on Emmerdale is over.

However, in recent months, her wife made the decision to leave Emmerdale and move to Coronation Street.

And with Suzy’s death having just taken place a few weeks ago, it seems unlikely that she would go anywhere anytime soon. Vanessa still has a lot of storylines to share with us! And while there have been some exit announcements lately, she does not appear to be one of them.

But while we hope we aren’t losing Vanessa, it seems an exit is always a possibility in SoapLand.

Read more: Emmerdale cast members with famous families, including Danny Miller and Will Ash

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9th March 2025
Emmerdale star Harvey Rogerson shows off ‘new look’ on social media and fans declare: ‘Wow’

Emmerdale fan favourite Harvey Rogerson has shared a new look on social media and fans are loving it.

The actor, who has played Leo Goskirk in the ITV soap since 2014, often keeps fans updated via social media.

Now, he has shared a new picture on Instagram, with fans declaring him “cool” and “smart”.

Harvey has played Leo for 10 years (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Harvey Rogerson shares new look

On Harvey’s social media pages, a photo was shared of him looking cool while modelling some new glasses.

The photo was accompanied by a caption, which read: “Looking cool â€¦ New glasses day, thank you Faizah and the team @the.spectacle.factory for being amazing as always.”

Fans are loving the new look, with one writing: “They’re great, they really suit you, Harvey. Good choice!”

A second fan added: “WOW Harvey they really suit you,” while a third said: “Wow loving the new look Harvey, growing up fast. A handsome young man.”

A fourth fan said: “Very smart Harvey! You look great,” with a fifth writing: “Look super cool Harvey, they really suit you.”

Last month, Harvey celebrated his 14th birthday and shared his special cake on social media.

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Leo Goskirk in Emmerdale

Harvey Rogerson plays Leo Goskirk in Emmerdale. He is the son of Marlon Dingle and Rhona Goskirk and half-brother to April Windsor and Ivy Malcolms.

Rhona discovered that her baby had Down syndrome during her pregnancy, but continued with the pregnancy regardless.

Leo has become a popular character in the soap. His storylines have seen him hit his sister April, be bullied at school and act as best man at his mum’s wedding.

Recently, Leo’s family have been kept busy with April, who is struggling with being back home after living on the streets for two months.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

6th March 2025
Inside Beth Cordinglyâ€™s life off-screen as real-life soap partner declares his â€˜prideâ€™ over her â€˜great workâ€™

Beth Cordingly, who currently plays Ruby Fox-Miligan in Emmerdale regularly keeps fans updated with her life outside of the soap.

At the minute, Ruby has been embroiled in a huge abuse storyline after her father returned to her life. The actress has been thrown into the emotional storyline, and fans have applauded her.

And it seems, away from the screens, her soap partner is also extremely proud of her. So what is Beth’s life away from the Dales like? Well, lets have a look.

Beth joined Emmerdale in 2024 (Credit: ITV)

Beth Cordingly’s life before Emmerdale

Before she graced our screens as Ruby, Beth was best known for her role as PC Kerry Young in The Bill. She played the part for two years, from 2002 to 2004.

After completing a degree in English and Drama at the University of Birmingham, alongside taking part in the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, she went on to make numerous TV appearances.

She has popped up in shows like Doctors, Casualty and Secret Diary of a Call Girl – where she starred alongside Billie Piper.

Is Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly in a relationship?

It’s reported that in 2011 Beth married theatre producer Adam Speers, but five years later the couple went their separate ways.

Despite this, they co-parent a daughter, who is now 11 years old.

Beth has found love again. And it’s with someone well known to the Emmerdale community.

Ian Kelsey, who previously played Dave Glover on the soap until his character’s death in 1997.

It’s believed that Beth and Ian actually met years ago, but it wasn’t until 2021 that they reconnected and fell in love.

The couple currently do long-distance, as he travels for his acting gigs. But Beth takes to social media to quite frequently share Facetime photos gushing about her beau.

Ruby was thrown into big storylines (Credit: ITV)

What has Ian said about Beth’s current Emmerdale storyline?

Beth has been at the centre of a huge emotional storyline in Emmerdale for the last few months.

Ruby’s father arrived to the village, and it was revealed that he had sexually abused her and was the biological dad to her daughter. Then in a huge twist, Ruby murdered him.

Fans have praised Beth for her skills lately. But it seems her biggest fan may be Ian.

Speaking to Inside Soap last month, Ian admitted he couldn’t be prouder of Beth.

He said: “She is doing such great work. And it’s a deep, dark storyline. She has had to step up to the plate. And her workload has been huge but she is doing a brilliant job. I am so proud of her.”

Is Beth leaving Emmerdale?

As Ruby’s powerful storyline continues, fans are left with the fear that she may be leaving the show. Especially as she has committed murder.

But as of right now, there have been no reports that suggest Beth’s time on Emmerdale may be coming to an end.

And in our opinion, her recent storyline has proved that she is a true asset to the show. So, we hope she stays for a long time.

Read more: Inside PC Swirling actor Andy Moore’s life as he is about to celebrate 11 years on Emmerdale

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs weekdays at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm on ITV3.Â

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3rd March 2025
Inside Emmerdale star Mark Charnockâ€™s secret hobby and dream away from acting: ‘I’d like to be acknowledged’

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock, who has been playing Marlon Dingle since 1996 actually has a surprising hobby that he would love to take further.

This year marks 29 years since Marlon Dingle showed up on our screens. Over the years he has been involved in huge storylines. In recent times, Marlon suffered a stroke and has been dealing with the recovery. And he is currently very involved as his daughter, April, went missing for six weeks.

But acting isn’t the only thing that Emmerdale star Mark Charnock could see himself doing. As away from the soap, he likes to think of himself as an aspiring writer.

Mark admits he would love to be a writer one day (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale Mark Charnock’s passion for writing

Mark has expressed that he would love to be ‘acknowledged’ as an author one day, alongside acting. But in order to do that, he would have to release some novels. Which he has written.

A few years ago, Mark opened up to The Guardian in a sit down interview about his time on Emmerdale. The 56-year-old took the opportunity to reveal his desire for penmanship, but admitted he never truly believed anyone would want to read his words.

He said: “I want to be a writer. All my closest friends are writers. I would like to be acknowledged. I have got hundreds and thousands of words – novels and short stories.”

Despite having the words written, he is yet to release anything. And he admitted he thinks someone will have to find them when he dies. But in his mind they will just ‘burn them.’

Mark continued: “By the time I pop my clogs, there is going to be this vast JD Salinger-esque locker of unpublished stories. Somebody will read them and go ‘Oh, let’s just burn them’.”

Mark has played Marlon since 1996 (Credit: ITV)

What else does Emmerdale star Mark Charnock do in his spare time?

Mark enjoys sharing the sunrises in Yorkshire with his fans. And along with this he also showcases his growing crops and flowers on his Instagram.

However, away from that, Mark has admitted he would love to continue working on Emmerdale. But he never lets himself get carried away, despite being there for almost 30 years.

He explained: “I’m really strict with myself. I never think beyond the contract. The amount of people who come on this show and think they are secure, only to get written out in a threshing accident. If you start taking it all for granted, then you are finished.”

Read more: Inside Amy Walsh’s life away from Emmerdale: From Celebrity Masterchef to superstar sister

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an early release at 7am on ITVX.

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2nd March 2025
What is Emmerdale star Paige Sandhu doing now – from body transformation to playing Indian royalty

Paige Sandhu is a legend among Emmerdale fans thanks to her role as deranged Dales killer Meena Jutla.

And now she is starring in a new role, playing Indian royalty in an upcoming film, Lioness.

But it’s not just her latest role that’s got her fans interested in what Paige is up to.

So we thought we’d give you an update on what Paige Sandhu is doing now

Thankfully the real-life Paige is nothing like her murderous alter-ego, Meena! (Credit: ITV)

Paige Sandhu in Emmerdale

Paige left Emmerdale in 2022 after Meena terrorised the village for two years.Â Her alter-ego Ms Jutla became one of Emmerdale’s worst serial killers, murdering Leanna Cavanagh, Ben Tucker and Andrea Tate on-screen, and with the death of her friend Nadine and her own father on her conscience too.

Her camp, gleeful, over-the-top approach to the murders and her fondness for keeping souvenirs taken from the victims had the viewers gripped.

Meena finally got sent to jail, but fans often speculate that she could come back to the village one day.

Meena terrorised the village and we LOVED it! (Credit: ITV)

What’s Paige been up to since leaving Emmerdale?

Since leaving Emmerdale, Paige has been busy.

She landed a starring role in an upcoming major film called Lioness.

The film follows two British-Punjabi women, across two time periods. The first is Sophia Duleep Singh, who is played by Paige.

Sophia was a Punjabi princess who grew up in London after her father was exiled to Britain. Sophia became one of the leading members of the Suffragettes, fighting for women’s rights.

The film also focuses on a married woman in the 1990s called Mehak, who is played by Aditi Rao Hydari.

Paige has become a fitness fan! (Credit: ITV)

What else has Paige been up to?

Paige has been hitting the gym hard and last year revealed she’d been following a new workout regime that had helped her become super-fit.

“I went into this process expecting to maybe get stronger and fitter but I definitely didn’t realise how much better my sleep would be, my energy levels would be and the feeling of accomplishment I have,” she shared on her Instagram stories. “Yay! I’m excited to see the continued improvements and the feeling of taking care of myself and my body is damn damn good.”

We definitely can’t argue with that!

Read more:Â Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook pageÂ @emmerdaleinsiderÂ for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on TwitterÂ @emmerdaleinside

2nd March 2025
Emmerdale star Liam Fox reveals eight year cancer struggle following surgery

Former Emmerdale star Liam Fox has revealed how he had an operation in February to remove a patch of ‘carcinoma’ from his skin after being diagnosed with skin cancer.

The actor, 54, left the soap two years ago after 12 years of playing Dan Spencer. During this time, Liam had grown concerned that a patch of flaky skin on left temple might be something more serious.

First noticing signs of skin cancer in 2017, Liam wasn’t diagnosed until January 2024 – subsequently undergoing an operation to remove the patch of skin.

Liam revealed that he’s been struggling with cancer for eight years (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale star Liam Fox reveals cancer diagnosis and surgery

In an interview with The Sun, Liam said: “I went to the doctors and they said â€˜Oh no, itâ€™s just flakey skinâ€™ itâ€™s fine, itâ€™s nothing to worry about. A few weeks later I went back to them again because it was still there, I just wasnâ€™t happy with what theyâ€™d told me, it just didnâ€™t feel right.”

He continued to go to the doctor to seek help, who diagnosed him with a condition called ‘Solar Keratosis,’ and giving him cream for the problem. This cleared up the issue until a year later, when it returned.

After doctors took a sample, he was promised that he’d have answers within six months. However, this wasn’t to be, and a year passed before Liam sought help again.

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“I told them that I really needed to sort it out as it was still bleeding. The woman on the desk said, â€˜Oh yeah, you should have been seen by now.â€™ I got a meeting at the hospital a couple of days later. The doctor that I saw admitted that I should have been seen much sooner,” said the actor, who left the soap in 2023.

He continued: “It was January 2024 by this point. They finally told me that it was a â€˜carcenomaâ€™ weâ€™ll have to get that out. They donâ€™t grow very quickly but weâ€™ll get it sorted.”

Liam played Amelia’s dad, Dan Spencer (Credit: ITV)

Liam Fox undergoes surgery for skin cancer

After the NHS told him that his operation wouldn’t be for another six months, Liam kept pushing. Doctors eventually gave him a surgery date in February.

“A carcinoma tends to just damage the surrounding area. It can invade and go into your bones and your skull and cause damage, but they seem quite happy that itâ€™s all gone okay,” the Dan Spencer star revealed.

“I feel alright, and everything is healing nicely. I only went in for the day and had some local anaesthetic and they cut it out. They seem quite happy that itâ€™s all gone okay. Iâ€™ve got to go back in six weeks for a routine check-up.”

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The actor has kept fans updated with a number of posts to his Instagram account. Last month, he shared a series of images of the post-surgery scars, reminding sun-lovers to take care.

“Been waiting ages to have a basal cell carcinoma removedâ€¦ finally sorted at the fabulous plastic surgery dept at #StHelens #Hospital â€¦what an absolutely superb fun friendly team #SkinCancerAwareness #sun #lotion #NHS #NHSApp,” Liam wrote in a post in February.

“Keep out of the sun when we get it folks,” he added.

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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28th February 2025
As fans predict Meena is messaging Manpreet, Paige Sandhu has bad news about an Emmerdale return

For two years Meena Jutla terrorised Emmerdale village killing off many of its residents. But she was finally caught and sent to prison – however some viewers think she might be on her way back.

With Manpreet receiving mysterious messages that she’s keeping very quiet about, there is speculation it could be her imprisoned sister Meena behind the texts.

Manpreet is being very secretive about her messages (Credit: ITV)

Manpreet getting mystery messages in Emmerdale

Last night (Monday February 24) Manpreet was getting messages to her phone. She was very secretive about them and claimed it was patient confidentiality. But something told us she wasn’t being truthful.

Next week, the messages are still appearing. And when Liam picks up Manpreet’s phone by accident, she reacts strangely. Chas is suspicious, but just what is Manpreet hiding?

Well, some fans are convinced they definitely know and are sure it’s Meena.

“Wonder who the mystery person texting Manpreet was – maybe her daughter Aiesha or even Meena from prison,” mused one on social media.Â

Another wasn’t so keen on the idea: “Oh no – please don’t go down the Meena road again!”

“If Meena has escaped and does return to the show, I will definitely be watching I loved Meena,” shared a third.Â

A fourth agreed: “John is a serial killer. My God, it would be delicious to have Meena back in the Village, too.”

Meena was last seen in court (Credit: ITV)

Is Meena Jutla returning to Emmerdale?

Emmerdale has said nothing at all about a comeback for the serial killer.

Paige gave hope for a return in June 2022, months after Meena’s exit. She spoke to OK! as the soap was gearing up for it’s 50th anniversary in October of that year.

She revealed: “You know what, never say never, anything goes in Emmerdale, especially for the 50th.

“It’s going to be the biggest and best year yet. In the past, historically, Emmerdale has broken other prisoners out of jail so it could happen,” she teased. “But we’ll see.”

However, despite her enthusiasm, just months later, she ruled out a return completely. Speaking to Digital Spy in October 2022, Paige said: “I have been asked about it a lot and it’s so lovely! I’m surprised that many people remember me, to be honest, because it’s been ages since I’ve been on.”

However she then said the one thing fans didn’t want to hear: “No, it’s not a possibility and it won’t be a possibility. I’ve loved playing her and I’ve loved working at Emmerdale, but I feel like the story came to an end.

“I mean, we did do everything, didn’t we? We went for it! I feel like to come back would be over-egging the story.”

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What has Paige said recently about a return to Emmerdale for Meena?

Her last comments about a potential comeback were in 2022. Three years have passed and Paige has remained silent on the subject. So could she have changed her mind?

She is currently filming a movie about the Suffragette movement called Lioness. Paige plays Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, granddaughter of the Lion of Punjab, youngest daughter of the deposed Maharajah Duleep and Queen Victoria’s Goddaughter.

She described the role as “A dream come true” when announcing it on her Instagram last year.

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm, with an early release on ITVX at 7am.

Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

Visit our Facebook page @emmerdaleinsider for all the latest Emmerdale news, gossip and spoilers and let us know what you think! Or find us on Twitter @emmerdaleinside

25th February 2025
Emmerdale: Everything Leyla, Suzy and Amy actors have said about their soap deaths

It’s been an emotional time toÂ be an Emmerdale fan – with last week’s limo crash episodes serving as farewell to Leyla Harding, Suzy Merton and Amy Barton, all in one fell sweep.

With three residents succumbing to a perilous limousine crash on the outskirts of town, viewers were shocked as the soap killed off the women, one after the other.

First up, Suzy. The party planner was killed during the initial impact as the limo crashed onto an ice-covered lake. Next up, Leyla. She had been mortally injured during the crash. She survived long enough for Kerry to pull her for the car, but died in the ambulance on the way to hospital.

Finally, Amy. Poor Amy crashed through the ice (hi Nate) and later died in hospital from the shock. This week, as the village mourns its losses, viewers attempt to come to terms with the death of three major characters.

But what have the actors said about their death scenes?

Poor Suzy was the first to die (Credit: ITV)

Suzy was the first to die in Emmerdale limo crash

As the first to die, actress Martelle Edinborough paid tribute to her character in the episode’s aftermath. Writing on X, she said: “And just like thatâ€¦.Suzy is no more and a new chapter begins!! What an ep!”

She continued: “Itâ€™s been such a blessing to have been a part of such an iconic show that I grew up on and loved by so many!!”

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Martelle followed up with a post to her Instagram account, where she shared a series of images from behind the scenes of the crash.

In the caption, she wrote: “Well what a Week!!! I am not OK! Talk about an emotional rollercoaster!!Â Suzy, Leyla, Amy!!”

She continued: “I genuinely havenâ€™t known where to start with this post as thereâ€™s so much I want to say and my brain has not been braining so itâ€™s taken a minute. But Iâ€™m going to start by saying firstly how beyond blessed and grateful I feel to have been given the chance to bring Suzy Merton to life on your screens!!

“Emmerdale has one of the most incredible fan bases and I canâ€™t tell you how overwhelmed I have been at the amount lovely messages Iâ€™ve received this week and for all the love you have shown for Suzy! I did not know she was loved this much to the point you guys had her trending, which I will never get over! Haha but itâ€™s been so beautiful to see so THANK YOU!!!”

In her full statement, she went on to thank the production team and her fellow cast members, thanking the show for having her.

She finished: “Yes, I kept the Orange Coat!”

Leyla was stabbed when the limo crashed (Credit: ITV)

Leyla killed in Emmerdale limo crash

The soap revealed last year that actress Roxy Shahidi would be leaving the soap after almost 16 years. This led to much speculation among viewers whether she had been killed off, or quit of her own accord.

Last week, she spoke out on an episode of Loose Women, revealing that the decision to kill off Leyla had come as ‘as shock.’

“I genuinely am so excited about a new chapter,” she told the panel.Â “Thatâ€™s what lifeâ€™s about, isnâ€™t it? Youâ€™ve got to do new things, youâ€™ve got to challenge yourself. And, sometimes, when youâ€™re forced to do that, itâ€™s the best thing that can happen. Otherwise youâ€™ll just stay within your comfort zone.”

She continued: “To have been in a show like that for 16 years is such a blessing, itâ€™s something you canâ€™t take for granted. Weâ€™re always aware each year, most of us are on yearly contracts so you never know.

â€œTo have done 16 years, I am so grateful, but when I got that call because I kind of knew something was happeningâ€¦ it was a shock. When itâ€™s such an epic story, you know itâ€™s going to happen and I think your job is just to process that, do the best you can, and just keep going.”

Amy was the third victim of the limo crash (Credit: ITV)

Amy fell through the ice

In the soap’s most shocking death, Amy died while recovering in hospital. As the episode aired, actress Natalie Anne Jamieson thanked fans for their support over the years.

Posting to her Instagram account, she wrote: “Goodbye Amy. I have had the best six years of my life playing this gobby Geordie with a heart of gold! What a way to go â€“ so so proud of the cast and crew who achieved all of this in these last few eps!â€

She admitted she has â€œso many more amazing things to sayâ€ about her time on the show. However, she doesnâ€™t have the words yet.

She continued: â€œFor tonight, I just want to say thank you for everything! And thank you to every one of you who came on the journey with me. And for all your beautiful messages you have sent to me.

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Natalie Ann Jamieson confirms shock as Amy dies in Emmerdale limo crash

In an interview with The Mirror, she revealed that Amy’s death had come as a shock to her also. “I had been asking for meetings about what was coming up for Amy and saying that I’d really like some challenging, new stuff,” she said.

“They knew they had this coming up and they didn’t have anything planned for Amy – and that was the direction that I wanted to go in. It worked out that this was going to be Amy’s exit and I didn’t know it was going to be death at first.”

She continued: “When they told me, I was like, “Oh!” It’s really hard to know whether you would prefer for your character to die if you’re going, or to go in the back of a taxi.”

Rest in peace ladies, you will be missed.

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24th February 2025
Natalie Ann Jamieson in profile: Why she won’t marry her partner of 14 years and previous connection to soap mum Laura Norton

Natalie Ann Jamieson joined Emmerdale in 2019 as Amy Wyatt. She has appeared on the soap for five years having been involved in plenty of hard-hitting storylines.

But in real life, things are nice and settled for Natalie as she lives with her partner of 14 years. But don’t ask about marriage, because it seems that won’t be happening for them!

Amy returned to Emmerdale in 2019 now played by Natalie Ann Jamieson (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

Natalie Ann Jamieson joins Emmerdale as Amy Wyatt

In 2019, Emmerdale decided to bring back the character of Amy Wyatt. Chelsea Halfpenny had originally played the role and she had departed in 2013. Amy was seen going to Ireland after a failed attempt to kidnap her son, Kyle.

Her mum, Kerry, tracked her down in 2019 in order to stop Cain getting custody of Kyle. She found Amy in Belfast being attacked by a scruffy man. Kerry assumed her daughter had become a prostitute but disgusted Amy said she worked at a women’s shelter and was fighting off one of the women’s abusive husbands.

Amy refused to return to help get Kyle back. However the next day she secretly returned and decided to fight for Kyle.

She subsequently settled in the village, split custody of Kyle with Cain and married Matty Barton, becoming Amy Barton.

Natalie Ann Jamieson on the red carpet at an ITV event (Credit: David Fisher/Shutterstock)

Natalie’s early life

Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Natalie arrived into the world on February 9 1988. That makes her 37 years old.Â She is a huge Newcastle United fan.

Natalie attended the Live Youth Theatre in Newcastle and later studied acting at Rose Bruford College.

To pay for drama school Natalie worked two jobs – a department store during the day and a club at night. She also had a job dressing as a Tudor and talking people on tours of the city.

Natalie on Celebrity Mastermind in 2024 (Credit: BBC)

What else has she been in?

Natalie’s television debut was in an episode of ITV crime drama Vera. She made her film debut in I, Daniel Blake. An episode of Doctors followed in 2018 before she got the part in Emmerdale.

Natalie actually attended the same drama school as on-screen mum Laura Norton (Kerry Wyatt). She even performed in a play that Laura had written.

The women share an agent, so Natalie was pleased to know someone when she was auditioning for the role of Amy.

Since joining Emmerdale, Natalie has appeared on shows raising money for charity. These included Celebrity Mastermind where her topic was Absolutely Fabulous. She played to raise money for Cure Usher, which is the charity backed by Laura, whose children both suffer from the condition.

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Natalie Ann Jamieson on marriage

Natalie and her partner Ali Ward have been together for 14 years. However Natalie is not interested in marriage!

When she was filming her on-screen wedding to Matty Barton, the actress told The Mirror that Ali had suggested she propose to him as it was a leap year, when women traditionally propose to men.

“I replied, ‘They’ve just been saying on the news how it’s a really outdated tradition. Besides, I am getting married tomorrow at Emmerdale. One wedding is enough for now’.”

She also added: “We’ve been together ages, 14 years, and getting married is way down on the priority list. We are just very happy as we are.”

And if she did ever think about getting hitched? “I am a very practical person and I’ve always thought I wouldn’t opt for a traditional white wedding dress, but rather one that I can wear again,” Natalie explained.

“When people tell me how much they have spent on a wedding, I think, ‘You could probably go around the world twice with the amount of money involved’. And Ali and I would definitely prefer to do that.”

Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns

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Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.40pm and 2.10pm.

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20th February 2025