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  • 6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Dawn getting caught in the crossfire of Rose’s wicked plan and Ella back

    6 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Dawn getting caught in the crossfire of Rose’s wicked plan and Ella back

    In tonight’s Emmerdale spoilers Rose’s plot to entrap Will goes awry when Dawn and Kim arrive home. There’s a mix up with the champagne glasses, leaving Rose to fear she’s drugged her own daughter.

    Also on in Emmerdale on Thursday July 18, Mandy is horrified to discover child killer Ella is back in the village.

    Meanwhile, over at The Woolpack, sparks are flying between flirty Chas and Liam. And Vanessa is jealous of Rhona and Mandy’s blossoming friendship.

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Rose messes up big time!

    Will and Rose in Emmerdale smile and 'cheers' Champagne glasses
    Will has no idea what Rose is up to (Credit: ITV)

    1. Rose’s plan goes awry

    After a last minute wobble, Rose decides to push on with her plan to entrap Will. Rose has been in turmoil over whether to continue the mission, knowing she could lose Dawn forever.

    However, her mind is now made up and she knows what she’s got to do.

    Getting Will on his own, Rose suggests they crack open a bottle of bubbly. She pours out the Champagne, and sneakily slips a horse tranquilliser into her ex’s glass…

    But before he can take a sip, disaster strikes when Kim and Dawn arrive back at Home Farm.

    Dawn, Will, Kim and Rose smile and cheers, but one glass is poisoned
    Who will drink the poisoned chalice? (Credit: ITV)

    2. Is Dawn in serious danger?

    Unaware of the situation they’ve just walked into, Kim and Dawn accept Will’s offer to join them for a drink.

    Two more glasses are poured and Rose paints on a smile as the foursome do a cheers to the future.

    But then disaster strikes when the glasses get mixed up and Rose forgets which one is which. Yikes! So who is going to down the spiked champers?

    Is it going be the intended target, Will? Or Kim, whose life Rose and Ruby are so intent on wrecking?

    Or worse? Might Rose have accidentally drugged Dawn?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Ella’s return

    Ella looks tired and drawn as furious Mandy confronts her in Emmerdale
    Why is Ella back? (Credit: ITV)

    3. Killer Ella is back in the village

    There’s a mysterious figure lurking in the village, watching Liam from afar. Later, Mandy confronts a hooded intruder and discovers to her horror it’s Ella!

    Viewers will remember Ella was previously banished from the village by Liam after he found out she killed her best friend when they were kids.

    Ella is in a fragile state as she tells Mandy she’s back to collect the rest of her belongings. She packs up and leaves, as Mandy watches on, unsure whether to give her another chance.

    4. Liam and Chas grow closer

    Unaware of Ella’s return, Liam is cosying up to former flame Chas. Matchmaker Manpreet is keen for the exes to rekindle their romance, which ended when Chas was diagnosed with cancer.

    Is it going to be second time lucky for the pair?

    5. Ella’s involved in a car crash

    Moments after driving out of Emmerdale, tragedy strikes for Ella. Sam comes across a crash that’s taken place on a country road just outside of the village (yep, another one!).

    As he rings for an ambulance to report the accident, it’s revealed one of the vehicles involved is Ella’s.

    Will she be okay?

    Emmerdale spoilers: Vanessa and Rhona

    Mandy and Vanessa in Emmerdale spoilers sit with Rhona in the cafe, but they don't look happy with each other
    The green-eyed monster rears it’s ugly head (Credit: ITV)

    6. Vanessa gets jealous

    Also, Vanessa gets an attack of the green-eyed monster over Rhona and Mandy’s newfound bond.

    The unlikely pair have grown close in the past few weeks and Vanessa is starting to feel left out. Will she share her feelings with Rhona?

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

  • What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Matty was freed, Jai moved out of Laurel’s

    What happened in Emmerdale tonight: Matty was freed, Jai moved out of Laurel’s

    Emmerdale tonight was an hour long, after the soap missed an episode on ITV last night – and there was drama galore!

    Top of the list was Matty’s release from prison. Everyone else was so happy to see him a free man but he was in a state of trauma.

    Samson from Emmerdale stares anxiously at Josh
    Samson has so far refused to grass up Josh (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale tonight: Matty’s free but is Samson going inside?

    The same day started dramatically differently for two Dingle households, with Sam and Lydia having another blazing row, while Moira was feeling positive about Matty’s future.

    Sam had convinced himself that Samson would be heading inside for lying about the stabbing.

    “It’s only a matter of time before they charge him, and not just with what he’s confessed to but for lying in the first place, perverting the course of justice.

    “You’ve got no idea what you’ve done, either of you,” he snapped at his wife and son.

    Samson replied that he knew his dad had hit Cain, but no one else was to blame for what had happened – and then laid down a bizarre challenge.

    “Go on, hit me. It might make you feel better,” he said.

    “It’s a bit late for that now,” Sam replied mournfully.

    When alone with Lydia, Sam finally admitted: “I won’t turn my back on him, but Cain was right, after what he’s done I’m ashamed to call him my son. Maybe I was too soft on him, somewhere along the line I’ve failed him.
    “Nothing I can do now, he’s on his own, and no idea what’s coming his way.”

    Later, Matty did indeed walk from prison – and a tense run-in with Samson ensued.

    “I wouldn’t wish prison on anyone,” Matty said and, assuming Samson’s fate was already sealed, added: “Just keep your head down and your mouth shut – and tell the truth, you can’t let someone like Josh get away with it.”

    Hmmm, all these hints at Samson not having a clue what’s about to hit him… will he be exiting the village permanently – and in a wooden box?

    Laurel from Emmerdale looks shocked as stepson Archie smiles at her
    In Emmerdale tonight Laurel got a shock when Archie declared he wanted to live with her over his dad (Credit: ITV)

    Laurel and Jai at war?

    The rain cloud reached Laurel and Jai’s house in Emmerdale tonight, where they agreed to tell all their kids about their split – although he was definitely still trying to avoid it.

    “So soon after your heart attack… it’s a lot for them,” he pleaded. But Laurel had no intention of changing her mind.

    With Arthur away in Australia, the former couple broke the news to Archie and Dotty at home, who took it as well as small children could.
    And with that chore ticked off the list, Laurel moved on to the next: Operation Get Jai out of the House.
    Jai reluctantly agreed to move back into his family home, assuming Archie would be right by his side – “He’s my son, Laurel, where I go he goes.”

    However, Archie had other plans – staying put with Laurel and his ‘sister’, as he cutely called Dotty.

    Emmerdale tonight: Rose stepped up her plan – but, er, what actually is it?

    Whether he’s secretly finding Rose a temptation under his roof or genuinely wants her gone, Will tells his ex that it’s time she found somewhere else to rest her head.

    But Rose has no intention of moving on and protested that Dawn and the kids like having her at home, and her leaving would just punish them.

    Later, she was briefly on a call to Bali, where Ruby is on holiday, telling her they need to move their plan on.

    Before the day was out, a shady stranger handed Rose a brown envelope that contained a small bottle with clear liquid in it.

    “Careful, there’s enough there to put an elephant down,” the mystery man warned. “You’ll receive further instructions in due course.”

    Is murder afoot? Or a plan to drug Will to get him into a compromising position?

    Liam looks intrigued as he talks to Manpreet
    Liam doth protest too much about being happy single (Credit: ITV)

    Liam and Chas kissing in a tree?

    Elsewhere the village’s GPs Manpreet and Liam idly chatted about their disastrous love lives.
    While Manpreet subscribed to the old adage the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else, Liam was resolute that – with his track record – he’s better off staying single.

    His colleague protested that he clearly had unfinished business with Chas (Lucy Pargeter) after their one-night stand.
    And she’d clearly hit on something as, when Chas later suggested they have a drink together, he happily agreed.

    What did you think of Emmerdale tonight?

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm. 

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

  • 7 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Matty’s torture and Rose’s plan takes shape

    7 Emmerdale spoilers for tonight including Matty’s torture and Rose’s plan takes shape

    We’re being treated to a double bill of Emmerdale tonight and spoilers show Matty’s ordeal is far from over as he is left fearing for his life when Robbo strikes.

    Meanwhile, Rose causes chaos over at Home Farm trying to throw Will and Kim off the scent of her plan. But will her love for daughter Dawn cause her to have a change of heart?

    Elsewhere, Jai drops a bombshell which devastates Laurel, and Manpreet urges lonely Liam to rekindle the flame of passion with Chas.

    It’s all going on in Emmerdale on Wednesday July 17.

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight

    Robbo looms over scared Matty in his prison cell in Emmerdale spoilers
    Matty can’t hide his terror (Credit: ITV)

    1. Matty is targeted by Robbo

    Incarcerated Matty is relieved to hear that Samson has told the police he didn’t stab him on purpose. But any hope Matty had of walking free  straight away are dashed when the guards escort him back to his cell.

    Transphobic bully Robbo is waiting for him and delights in telling Matty his time behind bars isn’t over yet. Taunting him with name calling and violent threats, things are not looking good for Matty.

    What fresh hell does Robbo have in store for his victim? Has Samson’s confession come too late?

    2. Cain and Sam clash – again!

    Meanwhile, Cain arrives at Wishing Well Cottage to ensure Samson isn’t planning on doing another runner.

    Tensions are high between Cain and Sam following their violent exchange, and the brothers wind up fighting again.

    Cain isn’t in a forgiving mood and Samson fears what might happen when he’s left alone with his uncle.

    Matty in his cell curled up in a ball on his bed afraid
    Things are getting worse (Credit: ITV)

    3. Matty hits rock bottom

    Moira and Amy face an anxious wait to discover Matty’s fate, unaware of the danger he’s in.

    Back in his cell, Matty is cowering in fear trying to block out the tirade of transphobic abuse from his fellow inmates.

    Can anyone help him before it’s too late?

    Rose buys horse tranquiliser in Emmerdale
    Can Rose go through with it? (Credit: ITV)

    4. Rose ups the ante with her plan

    Rose is panicking that Will is going to tell Kim she tried to kiss him. But that’s the least of her worries when she overhears Will telling his wife it’s time Rose moved out!

    Fearing this will derail her and Ruby’s masterplan, Rose creates a diversion by setting one of Kim’s horses loose!

    Afterwards, Rose meets up with a shifty dealer, who hands her a vial of horse tranquiliser. With the drugs in her possession, Rose intends to use them to entrap Will.

    5. It’s decision time for Rose

    As the reality of what she’s about to do hits, Rose realises just how much her family means to her.

    Later, Evan is discharged from hospital and emotional Dawn allows herself to call Rose ‘mum’ for the first time.

    Hearing that longed-for word pricks Rose’s conscience as she privately acknowledges how appalling her plan is. But with so much at stake whichever way she turns, Rose knows she’s got a difficult decision to make.

    More Emmerdale spoilers tonight 

    Jai and Laurel both look sad as they talk in the living room in Emmerdale spoilers
    Jai realises there’s no way back (Credit: ITV)

    6. Jai drops a bombshell on Laurel

    After some deliberation, Laurel and Jai sit their kids down and tell them they’re divorcing. With the truth now out in the open, Laurel asks Jai if he can move back into Holdgate.

    But his response is clear – if he’s got to go, then Archie is coming with him. Laurel’s heartbroken, but with no parental rights over the lad, she realises she has to let him go.

    Can the fractured family find a way of moving forward in harmony?

    Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Lonely Liam

    Liam looks intrigued as he talks to Manpreet
    Liam should definitely take the plunge with Chas (Credit: ITV)

    7. Liam is looking for love

    Elsewhere, lonely Liam is lamenting to colleague Manpreet over the state – or lack – of his love life. The village GP thought he’d found the one in receptionist Ella Forster, but was rocked by the discovery she was a child killer.

    Following their split Liam is back on the market, but has resigned himself to a future on his own. Manpreet points out to Liam he and Chas made a good couple and suggests there might still be something there.

    The exes sweet romance was cut short when Chas was diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s clear Liam and Chas still care about one another, but will he try to win her back?

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Jack orders Robert to leave and Alice fears for her baby

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Jack orders Robert to leave and Alice fears for her baby

    In Classic Emmerdale on ITV3 on Wednesday July 16, Jack makes a dramatic ultimatum to Robert and Alice’s terrifying health scare brings a whirlwind of emotions. These episodes originally aired on October 3 and 4 2005.

    Classic Emmerdale: Tom and Jimmy King look at each other
    Tom talks to Jimmy at the hospital (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Classic Emmerdale: Jack is furious

    Jack Sugden heads to the scene of the terrible accident, discovering the grim reality involving his sons, Robert and Andy. Furious and desperate to protect his family, Jack immediately goes into clean-up mode.

    He demands Robert leave the village to avoid manslaughter charges. He then suggests Andy says he swerved to avoid a flock of sheep.

    Meanwhile, the police deliver devastating news to Tom and Jimmy King about Max’s untimely death. Tom, wracked with guilt, reflects with Jimmy at the hospital, believing he is to blame as he thinks he cursed Max.

    Alice is feeling unwell and Sam places an arm around her
    Alice is fearful for her unborn child (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Alice’s terrifying health news

    Elsewhere in the Dales, Alice Wilson faces a terrifying prospect. Dr. Adam Forsythe expresses his concern over Alice’s elevated white blood cell count, hinting at the possibility of cancer.

    The fear of losing her unborn child grips Alice, yet she refuses to let Sam Dingle in on her fears. Adam begs her to let Sam in, but resolute Alice insists he can’t know anything. The secrecy adds to the tension, with Alice struggling to keep her composure amid the looming uncertainty.

    Classic Emmerdale: Ashley’s dilemma

    In light of the village’s recent tragedies, Ashley Thomas contemplates cancelling his working trip to Israel. Ethan Blake and Laurel Potts manage to persuade him to go, attempting to bring some semblance of normality back to the chaotic village life.

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

  • Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale: The loveable vet’s troubled love life and mental health battle

    Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale: The loveable vet’s troubled love life and mental health battle

    Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale is one of the soap’s best loved and iconic characters. His friendship with Marlon Dingle, rollercoaster love life, comedy moments and hard-hitting emotional storylines have made Paddy an Emmerdale legend.

    Now he’s busy planning his second wedding to ex-wife and rekindled old flame, Mandy Dingle.

    Paddy and Mandy have a serious chat in Emmerdale
    Paddy and Mandy are planning their wedding (Credit: ITV)

    Who is Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale?

    Paddy’s the son of Barbara, and Bear Wolf – a former wrestler who only reconnected with his son in recent years.

    He has one daughter – Eve – with ex-wife Chas Dingle. Their first baby girl, Grace, lived only for an hour after she was born.

    He’s also a father figure to Chas’s son, Aaron.

    Paddy and Mandy in the pub in 1997
    Paddy and Mandy hit it off straightaway (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Paddy’s arrival

    Paddy came to Emmerdale way back in 1997 as a locum vet to cover for Zoe Tate. He hit it off with Mandy, though his mum Barbara didn’t approve.

    When Mandy married her cousin Butch as a way to stop the family being evicted, Paddy was heartbroken. But they eventually got it together and tied the knot.

    Paddy gives his wedding ring back to Emily
    Paddy and Emily broke up when he cheated (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Paddy’s love life

    Paddy and Mandy were happy for a while but when her dad got ill she had to spend time away looking after her half-siblings. And she eventually began an affair with her dad’s carer. She and Paddy split.

    Paddy found comfort in sweet Emily Dingle – Butch’s widow – and they started a romance. They walked down the aisle and became foster parents, caring for many children including Debbie Dingle.

    But Paddy had an affair with Viv Hope. And when Emily found out, she left the village for good.

    Next, Paddy started a romance with Chas Dingle – nothing like keeping it in the family, eh? He got close to her son, Aaron, and helped him when he was struggling with his sexuality.

    Chas cheated on Paddy and the pair split.

    Paddy moved on, falling for fellow vet Rhona Goskirk, who’d been in a relationship with Paddy’s bestie Marlon. Awks! Oh, and she was pregnant with Marlon’s baby.

    Somehow, the trio made it work, though, despite Rhona’s painkiller addiction.

    But when Paddy cheated with Tess Harris, it all fell apart.

    And eventually, Paddy got back together with ex-girlfriend Chas.

    Paddy and Chas say goodbye to their baby girl, Grace
    Paddy and Chas said a heartbreaking goodbye to their baby girl, Grace (Credit: ITV)

    Baby Grace

    Chas and Paddy were surprised but delighted when they found out Chas was pregnant. But their joy turned to devastation when they were told their unborn baby had bilateral renal agenesis and wouldn’t survive long after birth.

    They decided to continue the pregnancy, and in heartbreaking scenes, their baby was born, only to die shortly afterwards. The pair imagined the life their daughter Grace would have had.

    Later, the pair were nervous but thrilled to discover Chas was pregnant again and their daughter Eve was born in 2019. Chas and Paddy tied the knot in a Christmas wedding in 2020, but their marriage fell apart when Chas cheated with Al Chapman.

    Paddy Kirk [DOMINIC BRUNT] hits rock bottom in tonight's Emmerdale - with scenes depticting Paddy's suicidal thoughts.
    Paddy considered taking his own life (Credit: ITV)

    Paddy’s depression

    Last year, after the collapse of his marriage, the death of Aaron’s sister Liv, and losing baby Grace, Paddy fell into severe depression. He even considered taking his own life.

    With the help and support of his friends, he’s got through the darker times.

    He’s now engaged to Mandy and the pair are busy planning their second wedding.

    Who plays Paddy Kirk in Emmerdale?

    Paddy is played by Dominic Brunt. Dominic is married to actress Joanne Mitchell (who played Liv’s mum, Sandra) and the pair have two children.

    In real life, Dom is close to his co-star Mark Charnock, who plays his on-screen best friend Marlon. The pair share a love of zombie films and run a zombie film festival each year in Leeds.

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.

  • All the Emmerdale stars who have appeared on Celebrity MasterChef

    All the Emmerdale stars who have appeared on Celebrity MasterChef

    Emmerdale stars have been wowing in the kitchen since the early days of Celebrity MasterChef.

    Though the stars of the soap haven’t managed to lift the Celebrity MasterChef trophy, they’ve all clearly picked up some tips from Marlon along the way, and showed off their culinary skills to perfection.

    Here’s our round-up of who’s been cooking up a storm in the MasterChef kitchen.

    Emmerdale stars on Celebrity MasterChef

    Jai and Suni Sharma look shocked in Emmerdale. Actor Chris Bisson has appeared in Celebrity MasterChef.
    Jai Sharma might not be a whizz in the kitchen like his brother Suni, but is alter ego Chris? (Credit: ITV)

    Chris Bisson

    Chris appeared in the second series of Celebrity MasterChef in 2007. Strictly speaking that was before he joined Emmerdale as Jai Sharma, in 2009, but we still reckon he belongs on this list! At the time, Chris was best known for playing Vikram Desai in Coronation Street, Kash Karib in Shameless, and Saleem Khan in the film East is East.

    Viv Hope (Deena Payne), Lesley Meredith (Sherrie Hewson) look concerned in Emmerdale
    Sherrie Hewson was in Emmerdale for a while (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Sherrie Hewson

    The same series saw Sherrie Hewson in the MasterChef kitchen. She’s known for playing Maureen Holdsworth in Coronation Street, and also her appearances on Loose Women.

    But from 2004 until 2006, Sherrie played Lesley Meredith in Emmerdale. Lesley was mum to fishmonger Simon Meredith. She caused all sorts of trouble for poor Simon, and his girlfriend Nicola, and generally made a nuisance of herself!

    Hazel and Aaron are shocked when Jackson tells them it's time to die
    Pauline Quirke played Hazel – mum to Aaron’s boyfriend, Jackson (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Pauline Quirke

    Competing in the same series was Pauline Quirke, who played Hazel Rhodes on Emmerdale from 2010 until 2012. Hazel was mum to Jackson Walsh.

    He was Aaron Dingle‘s partner who was paralysed in an accident and who eventually chose to end his life. Of course Pauline is best known for playing Sharon Theodopolopodous on comedy Birds of a Feather alongside Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.

    Carly Hope, as played by Gemma Atkinson, feels for Marlon Dingle, as played by Mark Charnock, when she hears about Belle but agrees to go for a drink with Pete Barton, as played by Anthony Quinlan in Emmerdale
    Gemma starred as Carly Hope in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Gemma Atkinson

    Another future Emmerdale star took part in the same series of Celebrity MasterChef – Gemma Atkinson. At the time she was known for playing Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks. After MasterChef she went on to play Tamzin Bayle in Casualty and then Carly Hope in Emmerdale.

    Lawrence White, as played by John Bowe, turns up at Tim's, as played by Mark Moraghan, house with a thuggish associate
    Mark, who’s best known for his role in Holby City, played Tim in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Mark Moraghan

    Scouser Mark took part in Celebrity MasterChef in 2008, and made it all the way to the final. He competed against Andi Peters and series winner Atomic Kitten’s Liz McClarnon.

    Mark was known for his roles as Greg Shadwick in Brookside, and Owen Davies in Holby City as well as being the narrator for the animated series Thomas & Friends. In 2017, Mark appeared in Emmerdale as Tim Richards. He was the uncle of Chrissie White. He came to the village to accuse Chrissie’s dad, Lawrence, of killing her biological father John – Tim’s brother.

    Carrie Nicholls is shocked when Carl King confesses he killed his dad
    Linda Lusardi played Carrie Nicholls – a thorn in the side of the King family (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Linda Lusardi

    In 2011, glamour model and actress Linda Lusardi took part in series six of Celebrity MasterChef. She appeared in Emmerdale for a year from 2008, playing Carrie Nicholls. Carrie was a former girlfriend of Tom King Sr, and mother of his daughter, Scarlett.

    Linda, who’d already wowed her guests on a celebrity series of Come Dine With Me, made it to the last five of Celebrity MasterChef but lost out to  eventual winner, rugby player Phil Vickery.

    (804671bd)<br />'Emmerdale' - Lily Butterfield (Anne Charleston) and Edna Birch (Shirle Stelfox)<br />
    Neighbours icon Anne Charleston played Lily Butterfield in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Anne Charleston

    Fan fave Anne Charleston appeared in Celebrity MasterChef in 2012. Of course Anne had already won the hearts of soap lovers playing Madge Bishop in Neighbours for many years, but she’d also spent three years as Lily Butterfield in Emmerdale. Lily was the estranged, trouble-making sister of uptight villager Edna Birch.

    'Emmerdale' - Tricia Stokes (Sheree Murphy) Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock)<br />
    Tricia was Marlon Dingle’s first wife (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Sheree Murphy

    National treasure Sheree Murphy took part in the 2015 series of Celebrity MasterChef. She’s known for being delightfully ditzy Tricia Dingle in Emmerdale. Tricia was married to Marlon, but met a sorry end when the chimney of the Woolpack collapsed during a storm, crushing her. Bad times. Sheree’s also had roles in Hollyoaks and Neighbours, as well as presenting many TV shows including Yes Chef and Morning Live. Sheree is married to former footballer Harry Kewell and they have four children.

    Emmerdale father and daughter on Celebrity MasterChef in 2023

    Michael Praed poses on Celebrity MasterChef
    Michael took part in MasterChef alongside on-screen daughter Amy Walsh in 2023 (Credit: BBC)

    Michael Praed

    Robin of Sherwood and Dynasty star Michael Praed competed in Celebrity MasterChef in 2023. He played Frank Clayton in Emmerdale from 2016, until 2019, when Frank was killed in an explosion at the Sharmas’ sweet factory. Frank was the dad of Vanessa Woodfield and Tracy Robinson, and was killed when a money-making scam by Kerry and Amy Wyatt went wrong.

    Amy Walsh in the MasterChef kitchen
    Amy made the final in 2023 (Credit: BBC)

    Amy Walsh

    Tracy Robinson actress Amy Walsh plays Michael Praed’s on-screen daughter. The father-daughter due appeared in the same series of Celebrity MasterChef in 2023.

    She certainly showed off some impressive skills in the kitchen and reached the final of the competition. Amy didn’t win, though – that series was won by actor Wynne Evans, best known as the Go Compare singer!

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

  • Danny Miller hints at John Sugden connection for Aaron Dingle

    Danny Miller hints at John Sugden connection for Aaron Dingle

    Emmerdale newcomer John Sugden is certain to ruffle a few feathers when he rocks up in August – and actor Danny Miller has hinted his alter ego Aaron Dingle could be right in the mix of those feathers!

    Although John’s arrival will at first affect Victoria Sugden – his only remaining relative in the village, it doesn’t look like it’ll be long before Aaron is involved too. And given his history with the Sugdens – namely, Victoria’s brother Robert – how will John’s arrival go down?

    Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale as played by Danny Miller looks brooding
    Aaron’s certainly not had much luck moving on from Robert (Credit: ITV)

    ‘Interesting’ new Sugden coming to Emmerdale, reveals Danny Miller

    Danny Miller dropped a few hints about what to expect from John at this year’s Radio Times Soap Awards. He told The Mirror: “There’s a Sugden coming in.

    “With the history that Aaron has with Robert, it’ll be interesting to see what happens with them. It’ll be an interesting few months for sure.”

    Hmm, sounds… interesting!

    Of course, Aaron was married to Robert Sugden and the pair – known as Robron to the fans – were deemed soulmates. With Robert in prison after he attacked Victoria’s rapist, Lee Posner, who subsequently died, he told Aaron to move on.

    Aaron has tried, but most of his romances since have ended tragically, including that with his lover Ben who was murdered by Meena Jutla. But will John’s arrival spell new love for Aaron? And would that not be super-duper weird? But then again, Aaron is a Dingle, a little bit of husband and wife swapping is nothing new to them!

    Emmerdale's Oliver Farnworth as John Sugden
    ‘Brooding and mysterious’ – just Aaron’s type! (Credit: ITV)

    Who is John Sugden?

    Newcomer John is described as ‘brooding and mysterious’ (aren’t they all?) and he will become ‘deeply entwined with the rich history of the Sugden family’. Sounds, er, fun…

    However, John will also have his secrets… (Of course he will). He’s set for romance, when he catches “the eye of an unsuspecting resident, enriching the drama around his arrival.” So is that Aaron? And how will that complicate things?

    John is played by former Coronation Street actor Oliver Farnworth, who says: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale.

    “The show has such a rich history, and the Sugden family is integral to that. I’m looking forward to bringing my character to life and working with such a talented and dedicated team.”

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

  • Jeff Hordley admits Cain will ‘do what he needs to’ when the truth about Tom’s abuse comes out

    Jeff Hordley admits Cain will ‘do what he needs to’ when the truth about Tom’s abuse comes out

    Belle is missing in Emmerdale, but Cain and Charity are hot on their tails and Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain, has revealed Cain will stop at nothing to protect his sister.

    And it seems she really does need his help when he and Charity arrive at the holiday cottage where Belle and Tom have gone on holiday to find the place trashed, blood on the walls and absolutely no sign of Belle or Tom. Where are they? And how will Cain deal with this situation?

    Charity (Emma Atkins) and Cain (Jeff Hordley) are in the trashed cottage in Emmerdale
    Cain and Charity can’t believe their eyes as they arrive at the holiday cottage (Credit: ITV)

    So what has happened to Belle in Emmerdale?

    Spoilers for next week’s Emmerdale have revealed that Charity and Cain are very worried for Belle’s safety. And we all know they are definitely right to be!

    Charity makes a discovery that Belle has missed some of her mental health appointments. With the other Dingle women thinking Charity is overreacting after the other week’s drama, she decides Cain is her best bet at being believed. Confiding in him Tom reminds her of Bails, that’s enough to make Cain sit up and take notice.

    Together they break into Belle and Tom’s house. They find his surveillance equipment and her phone hidden in a drawer. Really worried now, Tom’s budget book throws up a lead to a remote Welsh cottage. So off Charity and Cain head.

    It isn’t long before they’re in Wales, at the cottage. But what greets them is not a pretty sight: a trashed cottage with blood on the walls. And no sign of Belle or Tom.

    Emmerdale's Cain looks angry whilst speaking to Charity next to a bloodied door
    Tom’s definitely going to have lost his cleaning deposit (Credit: ITV)

    Jeff Hordley hints ‘old Cain’ could be on his way back to Emmerdale – and it’s about time!

    Speaking to Entertainment Daily! and other media recently, Cain Dingle actor Jeff Hordley has hinted that Cain’s violent side may make an appearance as he seeks to protect Belle from Tom.

    The star teased: “Well, [Belle’s] his little sister. I think if somebody hurt his little sister in particular, there’s no saying what Cain would do.”

    He then added: “He’ll do what he needs to do to be able to make things right,” when it comes to protecting Belle from Tom.

    It’s fair to say Tom has really underestimated the Dingles if he thinks he can take them on and win. But does he realise quite what he’s let himself in for? Once Belle is found and the truth is out, we would not like to be in Tom’s shoes at all.

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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

  • Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Robert’s rage leads to Max’s death

    Classic Emmerdale spoilers: Robert’s rage leads to Max’s death

    In Classic Emmerdale on Tuesday July 16 on ITV3, drama heats up with Jack’s attempts to drive Robert out of the village, resulting in shocking consequences. Meanwhile, Debbie’s plan to elope takes a dangerous twist. These episodes originally aired on September 30 and October 2, 2005.

    Classic Emmerdale: Jack pushes Robert out

    In a bid to rid Emmerdale of Robert, Jack Sugden’s determination knows no bounds. Jack’s offer to buy the garage forces Robert into a corner.

    In a heartfelt plea, Robert confides in Debbie, declaring his love and persuading her to leave the village with him and Sarah. Their passionate reunion sways Debbie, but will she actually leave with him?

    Emily talks to an upset Debbie
    Emily talks Debbie out of leaving with her daughter (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Escape plans unravel

    Robert and Max’s resolve to flee the village intensifies following a heated argument with Jack. However, their plan is thwarted when Andy intercepts Debbie and Sarah en route, convincing Emily to intervene.

    Emily’s refusal to let Debbie take Sarah leads to Debbie reluctantly deciding to leave without her daughter, much to Robert’s dismay.

    Classic Emmerdale: Robert causes a deadly collision

    The drama peaks when Robert, infuriated by Debbie refusing to bring Sarah tells her she’s nothing without the baby. It results in a violent confrontation between Andy and Robert. Max’s attempt to mediate only escalates the chaos.

    In a fit of rage, Robert speeds off in his car, recklessly driving towards Andy and Max in Andy’s Land Rover. The inevitable crash sees Andy’s vehicle smashing through a wall and flipping over. As the wreckage smokes, Robert’s desperate rescue attempt is thwarted by an imminent explosion.

    Though he manages to save Andy, he tragically fails to reach Max before the car erupts in flames, leaving viewers in shock.

    In Classic Emmerdale, Robert causes an explosion on Emmerdale farm!
    Could Robert’s actions turn deadly? (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)

    Max and Tom’s confrontation

    Elsewhere, Max King’s patience wears thin as he clashes with his father, Tom, over yet another dodgy scheme. Despite his frustration, Max agrees to bribe Councillor Ledbetter for planning permission, setting in motion a chain of events that will have far-reaching implications.

    Classic Emmerdale: Dawn’s makeover mishap

    Delilah Dingle decides to give Dawn Woods a complete makeover, gifting her a homemade dress for her lunch date with Danny. However, Paul and Danny’s mocking laughter at Rodney’s dateless state causes trouble when Delilah arrives with Dawn for her date and is asked out by Rodney!

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

    Classic Emmerdale usually airs every weekday on ITV3 at 6am and 6.30am, plus 1.30pm and 2.05pm.

  • Emmerdale spoilers: Charity and Cain hunt for missing Belle but they could be too late

    Emmerdale spoilers: Charity and Cain hunt for missing Belle but they could be too late

    Next week’s Emmerdale spoilers have revealed Charity finally acting on her worries. She’s been fretting over Belle’s marriage for a while and now she’s taking action!

    But as she enlists Cain’s help to get to the bottom of what’s going on, will they be too late to save Belle from Tom’s manipulative clutches?

    We really, really, really hope not!

    Emmerdale spoilers Belle looks confused and upset as Charity worries about her in Emmerdale tonight
    Charity tried to get Belle to talk to her, but Belle wasn’t ready to open up (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale spoilers: Charity reveals all to Cain

    Charity has been worried about Belle for a few weeks. She tried to talk to her about her marriage to Tom a while ago, but Belle shut down all Charity’s attempts to get her to open up.

    Luckily for Belle, Charity hasn’t given up. She’s been keeping an eye on the younger Dingle and making sure things are okay from a distance.

    So when Charity hears about Tom’s job interview in Wales, she’s not happy. And when she realises that he and Belle have gone away from the village, she frets about what’s really going on.

    She can’t shake her worries, so she calls Cain and tells him that Tom reminds her of Bails – the dodgy policeman who abused her as a teenager.

    Charity suffered badly at the hands of Bails, and eventually turned the tables years later as an adult when she testified against him in court and saw him banged up for what he did to her.

    But she’s still haunted by his abuse which is why when she tells Cain what she sees in Tom, Cain takes her worries seriously.

    In fact, the next day, when he can’t get hold of Belle either, he’s soon concerned about his younger sister, too.

    Cain Dingle [JEFF HORDLEY] and Charity Dingle [EMMA ATKINS] arrive at the trashed holiday cottage in Wales to find blood on the wall and no Belle in sight.
    Cain and Charity are frantic (Credit: ITV)

    What’s going on?

    Determined to work out what’s up with Belle, Charity does some digging. She calls Belle’s mental health team and she discovers that Belle’s been missing her mental health appointments. That’s definitely not a good sign!

    So with both Dingles increasingly uneasy, they decide it’s time to act.

    Taking matters into their own hands, they break into Tom and Belle’s house. They rummage through their belongings, determined to find out where they’ve gone.

    But they’re alarmed by Tom’s surveillance equipment – creepy! And when Charity finds Belle’s phone shoved in a drawer, she’s even more concerned.

    Cain Dingle [JEFF HORDLEY] and Charity Dingle [EMMA ATKINS] arrive at the trashed holiday cottage in Wales to find blood on the wall and no Belle in sight.
    The cottage is trashed and Cain and Charity are worried for Belle’s safety (Credit: ITV)

    Trashed!

    Luckily, they find an address for a cottage in Wales where Belle and Tom are staying. They decide the only thing they can do is head off there themselves.

    But they’re frantic when they arrive at the cottage to find it trashed with blood on the walls!

    Belle’s nowhere to be found, though. Where is she? Where is Tom? And have Charity and Cain arrived too late?!

    Cain Dingle [JEFF HORDLEY] and Charity Dingle [EMMA ATKINS] arrive at the trashed holiday cottage in Wales to find blood on the wall and no Belle in sight.
    Cain and Charity find blood on the walls (Credit: ITV)

    Emmerdale usually airs weeknights on ITV at 7.30pm.

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