In Emmerdale spoilers for tonight, Ross Barton shows concern for Marlon’s mental state and Marlon agrees to take a step back.
Later, PC Swirling arrives and tells Marlon and Rhona that they have found April, but where is she?
Elsewhere, Caleb accuses his brother of sleeping with Ruby, but Cain firmly denies the accusations.
All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for tonight (Monday, February 3.)
Marlon’s behaviour worries Ross (Credit: ITV)
Ross is concerned for Marlon
Ross reminds Marlon Dingle of the impact his behaviour is having on his family. He then encourages an emotional Marlon to open up about where his black eye came from.
Marlon admits that he got tricked into giving away his money and got a black eye for his troubles.
Ross tells Marlon he is concerned for his mental state and warns him he needs to keep sight of the family he has at home.
Rhona is later relieved when Ross tells her that Marlon is taking a step back for a bit. However, it seems Marlon hasn’t heeded the advice as he dodges the interrogation about his eye and says he is going out to search with Ross – which pushes Rhona to her limit.
The police have news on April (Credit: ITV)
April is found in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
Rhona feels shut out of Marlon’s troubles and so asks him to spend more time with Leo and Ivy. However, this angers Marlon, who is caught up in trying to find April.
His emotion overflows, leaving Rhona distraught, but Paddy encourages Marlon to open up to Rhona.
Later, PC Swirling arrives, which immediately worries Marlon and Rhona. They’re left fearing the worst when the policeman asks them to sit. However, he then reveals that April has been found, but where has she been?
Caleb has questions for Cain (Credit: ITV)
Caleb confronts Cain
Eager to find out the truth about Cain and Ruby, Caleb confronts his brother. Cain denies Caleb’s accusation and insists he didn’t sleep with Ruby Fox-Miligan.
Cain pushes to find out why Caleb believes this to be the case. Caleb awkwardly admits that it was Anthony who suggested Cain had an affair with Ruby.
Can Cain keep his guilty secret and what does Caleb confess?
Joe makes an excuse to get closer to Dawn (Credit: ITV)
Joe gets close to Dawn in Emmerdale spoilers tonight
Using his painkiller withdrawal to get closer to Dawn, Joe Tate is pleased that he’s making progress with her.
However, the moment is broken when Kim arrives home. Having clocked on to Joe’s amorous run-ins with Dawn, he once again uses his painkiller story to quash her suspicions.
Sarah dresses up for her date with Jacob (Credit: ITV)
Elsewhere in Emmerdale tonight
Sarah dresses to impress as she looks forward to a night out with Jacob.
Meanwhile, Noah is worried about the bad publicity. However, Joe reassures Noah that the bad reviews, which he secretly posted, won’t negatively affect him.
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Some of the best and most enduring friendships in Emmerdale are those between two unlikely characters. On paper you wouldn’t put them together as mates, but on screen they shine.
The secret to these brilliant partnerships is chemistry. Backgrounds, age, gender, personality, none of these things have to match when it comes to a creating solid friendship.
Here are seven surprising bonds, both past and present, that the fans took into their hearts…
Kim’s friendship with Seth was heartwarming (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Kim Tate and Seth Armstrong
Seth Armstrong and Kim Tate were the definition of an unlikely pairing, but their bond stood the test of time. As lady of the manor, Kim employed Seth to work as a gamekeeper at Home Farm. But what began as a business arrangement turned into a proper friendship.
When Kim’s lover Dave Glover perished in a blaze at Home Farm, Seth defended her to the locals. He helped her get through the loss of her soulmate, and told everyone else to mind their own business.
Their sweetest moment came in 1998 when Kim asked Seth if he would give her away at her wedding to Steve Marchant. He looked pleased as punch as he walked Kim down the aisle to husband number two.
Kim departed the Dales the following year, but she never forgot her old friend. And when Seth sadly passed away in 2003 Kim paid for a crate of alcohol to be sent to his funeral.
We’d love to have a pint with these two (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Cain Dingle and Liam Cavanagh
Cain’s never really been one for mates, which is probably what makes his friendship with Dr Liam so adorable.
It all began back in 2021 when Liam was grieving the loss of his daughter, Leanna. The teen was one of serial killer Meena Jutla‘s victims and her death left Liam utterly bereft. Unable to listen to folks’ cliched sympathies, Liam needed someone to sit in silence with over a beer. And that’s what he found with Cain.
Liam returned the favour last year when Cain needed a supportive ear in the aftermath of Moira’s brain tumour diagnosis.
But it’s not all doom and gloom – Cain and Liam are genuinely really funny together without even trying. The perfect mixture of posh and rough.
Long live their bromance!
Lydia and Kim have been through a lot together (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Kim Tate and Lydia Dingle
You couldn’t get more chalk and cheese than ice queen Kim and warm-hearted Lydia, but somehow it just works.
The ladies hit it off after Lydia started cleaning Kim’s house and have gone on to forge a firm friendship. Theirs is a honest relationship, and Lydia is one of the few people that gets to see Kim’s more vulnerable side.
Sam’s wife has also helped Kim loosen up and have fun. Who remembers when Lydia organised a Neil Diamond tribute act for Kim’s hen do so she could get back to her working class roots?
But it’s not all been fun and laughter. Their friendship almost collapsed after Kim confessed to Lydia that she’d left rapist Craig Reed to die after he was trampled by her horse. Lydia was initially disgusted with Kim for not calling the police, but found it in her heart to forgive her.
Finn often found himself caught up in Val’s drama (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Val Pollard and Finn Barton
Lovely Finn was a friend to all, but we particularly enjoyed his partnership with vivacious Val Pollard.
The unlikely duo hit it off when Finn started working for Val and husband Eric as a cleaner at The Grange. Having just graduated from university with a degree in Economics, scrubbing toilets and making beds was far from Finn’s dream job. But his banter with Val made the time pass and Finn grew fond of her.
In turn, Val took Finn under her wing and became something of a surrogate mum to the lad. Because Finn was so polite and compliant, she often recruited him to take part in whatever mischievous scheme she’d cooked up.
Tragically, Val and Finn were killed within a year of one another, but we like to think she’s still leading him astray, somewhere.
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: April Windsor and Ross Barton
Ross Barton started out as a one-dimensional bad boy, but his cute friendship with April Windsor showed he had a heart. The duo entered each other’s lives in 2014 when Ross started going out with April’s mum Donna.
Even after Donna’s tragic death Ross remained in April’s life. We still remember how he dressed up as a pirate to make April’s first Christmas without her mummy a happy one.
When Ross returned to the village in 2024 he and April reconnected. But the teen found herself caught up in Ross’s trouble with boxing promotor Jade, which led her to learn Donna’s death was suicide, not accidental.
Now April has gone missing, Ross is out there, searching the streets for his friend. We hope she’s found safe and sound and that Emmerdale will carry on investing in their friendship.
Paddy is a saint to put up with Aaron (Credit: ITV/Shutterstock)
Aaron Dingle and Paddy Kirk
Paddy has been a constant in Aaron’s life and is like a surrogate dad and big best mate all in one.
In the early days Paddy often found himself on the receiving end of Aaron’s fury. The troubled Dingle used him as an emotional, and sometimes physical, punchbag. But no matter what Aaron has thrown at Paddy, he’s always supported him.
He was the one who helped Aaron come to terms with his sexuality and the person he confided his affair with Robert to.
Aaron has been there for Paddy too. He was the one dishing out sensible advice after Paddy discovered Bear was his real father. He also was firmly team Paddy when Chas’s affair with Al Chapman became public knowledge.
We adore their on-screen chemistry, which is testament to Dominic Brunt and Danny Miller’s acting abilities.
There’s a bond building between Kerry and Eric (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale unlikely friendships: Eric Pollard and Kerry Wyatt
2025 is about to see the arrival of Emmerdale’s latest unlikely friendship – Kerry and Eric.
The pair had a spectacular falling out last year after Kerry discovered Eric had deceived her over the value of a necklace. Cunning Pollard proved there was life in the old dog yet when he tricked Kerry into thinking the jewellery was worthless, then sold it behind her back for a small fortune.
But now it seems all that is forgiven and forgotten. Eric finds himself opening up to Kerry over his guilt at not paying Brenda back. He admits he’s considering torching the shop to claim the insurance, which leads Kerry to reflect on the arson attack she carried out which claimed Frank Clayton’s life. Will she confide her deadly secret to Eric?
We’re all here for this new double act. Eric always works well with a feisty female sidekick and they don’t come much feistier than Kerry.
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The whereabouts of missing teenager April Windsor are set to be revealed in Emmerdale spoilers for next week. Young April has been missing for weeks now, with stressed dad Marlon agonising over her whereabouts – but no closer to finding his daughter.
After CCTV footage located her living rough on the streets of Leeds, he and Ross took off in hot pursuit. Unfortunately, the pair were unable to find April in spite of their relentless pavement-pounding. And with Marlon worried that she might have either died or been kidnapped by monstrous Anthony, things haven’t been looking good.
Someone finally finds April next week – but where is she found, and in what state is she in? A special episode of the soap will tell April’s story, exploring her situation as she navigated life on the streets. Where has April been?
April has been living rough (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale spoilers: flashback episode reveals where April has been
As the police tell Marlon that they’ve found April, a flashback episode shows April’s journey since running away from her home. The episode follows her as she moves from one dangerous situation to the next. Living rough, April finds herself in a series of terrifying and heartbreaking situations.
April’s been found, but will she come home safe and sound?
April’s experience leaves her forever changed (Credit: ITV)
Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw said: “April’s flashback episode is a heartbreaking depiction of life on the street as a teenage girl. Continuing to take guidance from the fabulous team at Missing People, it was incredibly important that we didn’t shy away from the agonising journey that April would go through. Their help was invaluable in making sure the episode has the authenticity required.
She continued: “Amelia Flanagan‘s outstanding performance makes this arguably, one of Emmerdale’s stand out episodes of this year and promises to start a new journey for the character of April, forever changed by her time living on the city streets.”
April may be coming home, but will she ever be the same again?
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Emmerdale spoilers for next week reveal the news Marlon has been hoping for: April has been found and is alive. But it’s far from over as a special episode shows exactly what April has been through.
Elsewhere, Caleb finally confronts Cain over his ‘affair’ with Ruby – can Cain keep the secret any longer?
All this and more in Emmerdale spoilers for next week – February 3-7, 2025.
Marlon pushed over the edge in Emmerdale spoilers
Worried Ross wants Marlon to slow down in Emmerdale spoilers for next week (Credit: ITV)
1. Ross fears for Marlon
Marlon’s mental state is suffering and Ross reminds him the impact he’s having on his family. Marlon is emotional as he opens up to Ross that he was tricked into giving his money away and got a black eye too. Ross is very worried for Marlon both mentally and physically, but can he do anything more to help?
2. Rhona pushed to her limit
As Ross tried to convince Marlon to rest, Rhona is pleased when Ross informs her Marlon is taking a step back for a bit. But Marlon won’t give her any answers about his black eye and storms out to search with Ross again. Rhona is pushed to breaking point.
3. Angry Marlon lashes out
Rhona broaches the subject with Marlon again the next day. She asks him to take some time to spend with Leo and Ivy to unite them as a family. But Marlon just gets angry and as his emotions overwhelm him, Rhona is left distraught.
4. Paddy steps in to help
With Marlon a broken man, Paddy encourages him to be honest with Rhona about how he’s really feeling. He urges Marlon to talk to his wife sooner rather than later, but has he got through?
April’s trauma revealed in Emmerdale spoilers
Rhona and Marlon learn April has been found, but what has she been through? (Credit: ITV)
5. PC Swirling brings good news
Marlon and Rhona are fearful when when PC Swirling arrives. He asks them to sit down and revealed April has been found.
April is alive, but where has she been? (Credit: ITV)
6. What has April been through?
A special episode will show the viewers April’s story. Where has she been and what has happened to her? Marlon and Rhona are overwhelmed as Swirling brings them up to date, but what will happen when they get her home?
Caleb accuses Cain in Emmerdale spoilers for next week
Will Caleb get the answers he wants? (Credit: ITV)
7. Cain confronted
Caleb accuses Cain of sleeping with Ruby and Cain denies it outright. Caleb admits Anthony told him about the ‘affair’ and Cain insists Anthony was just stirring things up. But how much longer can Cain keep his secret?
Joe continues to play Noah in Emmerdale spoilers
Noah is thrilled by Joe’s help (Credit: ITV)
8. Joe reassures Noah
Noah is upset over negatives reviews he’s receiving online. Joe comforts him and insists it won’t affect his business. But what Noah doesn’t know is that Joe is the one secretly posting them.
Charity can’t believe Noah plans to leave (Credit: ITV)
As he continues to show he’s in withdrawal from the painkillers to get close to Dawn, Joe is pleased as he is making progress with her.
Accusing Kim wants to know what’s going on with Joe and Dawn (Credit: ITV)
11. Kim airs her suspicions
Kim has noticed the growing closeness between Joe and Dawn, but Joe is determined to throw her off the scent. He uses his painkiller story to stop her wondering. She seems to accept it.
Stealing a laptop from Home Farm Charity makes her escape (Credit: ITV)
12. Dawn and Joe almost caught when Charity goes on the rob
Falling into another passionate embrace, Joe and Dawn head upstairs. Meanwhile, Charity has let herself into Home Farm to search for evidence against Joe. When Charity hears Kim coming back, Charity steals a nearby laptop and rushes out.
Also in Emmerdale spoilers for next week
Suzy and Belle don’t help with Leyla’s feelings of loneliness (Credit: ITV)
13. Leyla’s lonely
Trying to bouy spirits – including her own – Leyla pitches plans for a Valentine’s raffle. But Suzy and Belle are unenthusiastic. They then refuse to have dinner with her and Leyla is crushed. She is increasingly lonely and doesn’t know how to fix it.
Sarah’s excited for her date with Jacob, but will he ruin things again? (Credit: ITV)
14. Sarah dresses to impress
Jacob and Sarah have plans for a night out and Sarah is excited for it. But will he show up this time?
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April Windsor is finally found in Emmerdale spoilers – just as an emotionally exhausted Marlon reaches his breaking point. It’s been a nightmarish few weeks for the family since April disappeared, with Marlon turning into a nervous wreck, and his health beginning to suffer.
April is finally found after another terrible week for Marlon and Rhona – with the sad Dingle dad sporting a fresh black eye and an empty wallet. Marlon begins to open up to his friends and family just as PC Swirling arrives with some shocking news.
What has become of April? All is revealed in Emmerdale spoilers below.
Even Ross is worried about Marlon (Credit: ITV)
Ross worries about Marlon in Emmerdale spoilers
A worried Ross reminds Marlon of the impact he’s having on his family. He advises Marlon to open up about his black eye and how he got it.
After Marlon tells him about how he got tricked into giving away his cash and scored a black eye for his trouble, Ross doubles-down on his concern. He tells Marlon that he needs to look after his family at home.
Returning home, Rhona is cautiously optimistic after Ross tells her that Marlon will be taking it easy for a while. However, Marlon immediately refuses to talk about his eye and then says he’s going back out to search for April.
The next day, Marlon continues to shut Rhona out. He explodes with anger when she asks him to spend some more time with Leo and Ivy, leaving Rhona distraught.
PC Swirling has news for Rhona and Marlon (Credit: ITV)
April is found
Paddy encourages Marlon to open up to Rhona. He gently advises him to talk to her sooner rather than later.
However, Marlon and Rhona are shocked when PC Swirling arrives at the house. He asks them to sit down before revealing that April has been found. But what state is she in?
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April in Emmerdale has been missing for more than three weeks now, and while there has been no luck in finding her, a new fan theory predicts someone close to the search might.
Before she went missing, Marlon had forced Ross to tell April that he didn’t want anything to do with her. This obviously left April reeling. But when she found out her dad was behind it – she had had enough and ran away.
She hasn’t been seen since Christmas, when we saw her get into a car willingly. But we still have no idea who was driving. And after recent episodes saw Marlon and Ross team up, fans think Ross may know more than he is letting on.
Does Ross know more about April’s disappearance? (Credit: ITV)
Could Ross have April in Emmerdale?
Ross was one of the only people April trusted. And Marlon hated that. But their feud was put to the side earlier this week, when the despairing dad realised Ross was one of the only other people who would continuously look for April.
After CCTV footage spotted April running away from something (or someone?) in Leeds, this is where Marlon decided to focus his search.
But while he was out looking, he bumped into none other than Ross. Who was coincidentally looking in the exact same area.
Then last night (January 16) Marlon was too sick to go searching. So Ross decided he could do both his area, and Marlon’s. A lot of work for one person…
This caused suspicion to arise for Emmerdale fans. And some now wonder if Ross is actually looking after April.
Fans took to social media to share this theory. And it seems a lot share the idea.
Ross was one of the only people April trusted (Credit: ITV)
Fans share their theories
One wrote: “Could Ross be up to mischief? Actually knowing where she is and looking after April? Seemed too convenient Marlon bumping into him the other day in Leeds?”
Another added: “Does Ross know where April actually is??”
While a third penned: “Was that meeting really just a coincidence?”
As the storyline looks set to continue for a while, fans have already called for a resolution.
And while Ross has a bad boy side, could he really be keeping April’s location a secret?
The question remains, if it’s not Ross behind her disappearance, then where is April?
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Fans are calling for April in Emmerdale to come back, as they criticise the storyline for being ‘dragged out.’
On Christmas Day, Marlon discovered that April was not in her room. And she hasn’t been seen since.
Viewers saw her getting into a car at the end of the Christmas episode, but we remain in the dark about who the driver was.
April has been missing for three weeks. (Credit: ITV)
April in Emmerdale remains missing
In the weeks that have followed, Marlon and the rest of his family, have gone on a heartbreaking search. But to no success.
After worrying that April may actually be dead, hope was given when it was confirmed that she was spotted on CCTV in Leeds.
With fresh hope, last night’s episode saw Marlon head out in a search around that area. Only he wasn’t the only one who was looking.
Ross has continued his own search for the teen, despite Marlon’s protests that it was his fault. But yesterday, saw the pair forced together on a mission to find the youngster they both care so deeply about.
Some viewers took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to share their annoyance at the slow progression.
Marlon and Ross team up. (Credit: ITV)
Fans are fed up with the story progression
One wrote: “I really don’t get this missing April story. It’s so boring and drawn out. There doesn’t seem to be any substance or real point.”
Another penned: “Can they just bring April back already so we don’t have to deal with this as much.”
Others took to the comment section on Emmerdale’s Instagram to give their opinions.
A viewer wrote: “We know she’s alive. It’s dragging on a bit. Just bring April back.”
Another added: “Dragging on a bit which as a result makes it boring to watch.”
However, one fan hit back, explaining the timescale is to represent real life.
They wrote: “It’s hardly dragging on. It’s only been a few weeks. They have to make it believable. These things do happen in real life so it’s a really good storyline in my opinion.”
The question is; where is April? And why hasn’t she returned home?
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During Monday’s episode of Emmerdale, Marlon and Rhona were shown CCTV footage of April running along a street. But who was the teen running from?
April went missing over Christmas and was later shown getting into a mysterious car. Until now, there had been no sighting of April, with Marlon even starting to contemplate that his daughter could be dead.
However, the family liaison officer brought good news this week and showed Marlon footage of April running down a street in Leeds. Although the footage confirms April is alive, it’s not clear why she is running. Here are all the theories on who April could be running from in Emmerdale.
Rhona, Marlon and Mary watched CCTV footage of April (Credit: ITV)
1. April is running from a shopkeeper in Emmerdale
One eagle-eyed fan wrote on Instagram: “April had a brown paper bag in her left hand when she was running on the cctv, she could have stolen it from the shop. That could be why she’s running.”
Another fan agreed, writing: “I thought maybe she was running cause she just shoplifted or something, it looked like she had something in her hand.”
Earlier this month, April’s purse was found on a stab victim, though there was no sign of April herself. But if April is living on the streets and is now without any money, it makes sense that she might have to steal to feed herself.
Is April running from Billy in Emmerdale? (Credit: ITV)
2. Billy is involved
During Monday’s episode (January 13), Billy Fletcher mentioned that he had been in Leeds putting up flyers. Some fans suspect this is a clue and have accused Billy of being the one April is running from.
“I think Billy has something to do with it because he said he’d been around Leeds Central and she was filmed in Leeds Central and looks like she was running away from something or someone, just a thought,” wrote a fan on Instagram.
Billy was also involved with illegal boxing alongside Ross – a storyline that culminated in April being kidnapped by Jade last year.
Marlon bumped into Ross in Leeds (Credit: ITV)
3. April is running from Ross in Emmerdale
Spoilers for Tuesday’s episode of Emmerdale reveal that Marlon heads to Leeds to look for his daughter. When he sees a girl who looks like April from a distance, he heads towards her.
However, Marlon is shocked when he comes face-to-face with Ross Barton. What is he doing there and does he have anything to do with April’s disappearance?
Viewers will also remember that Ross was the one who told April the truth about her mum Donna Windsor’s death, which caused April to spiral before she disappeared. Could Ross have tracked April down and be trying to bring her home?
Despite the news that Anthony will be killed off in scenes next week, some viewers are still convinced that he has taken April.
“I can’t get rid of the feeling that Ruby’s flesh crawling dad is behind this,” wrote a viewer on X, while another fan said: “I am convinced that she’s been kidnapped by someone from the Village,” before suggesting that that person could be Anthony and April has managed to escape.
April was angry before she went missing (Credit: ITV)
5. Kelly and Scott Windsor
Other viewers think that if April wanted to get away from the village, she would track down family, so have suggested she could be staying with her aunt Kelly or uncle Scott.
“Have Kelly and Scott been mentioned?” asked one viewer on Instagram. While another fan speculated that she could be running from one of them after they suggested she go home.
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It’s been revealed in Emmerdale that April Windsor is alive, but will the teenager return home?
April disappeared from her home on Christmas Day, causing her family and friends to go out of their minds as they search for her.
With Marlon Dingle receiving news that his daughter is alive, will the pair be reunited soon?
April was struggling prior to her disappearance (Credit: ITV)
April goes missing in Emmerdale
Before going missing, April discovered the truth about her mother Donna’s death from Ross Barton.
This caused the teen to go off the rails and she bunked off school and took up drinking. She also clashed with her father on numerous occasions as she hated that he had not been honest with her.
On Christmas Day morning, Marlon went to April’s bedroom to check on his daughter, but she wasn’t there. Viewers later saw her getting into a mysterious car, not to be seen again.
Since Christmas Day, the village has come together to support Marlon and Rhona, and numerous searches have taken place.
Rhona, Marlon and Mary watched CCTV footage of April (Credit: ITV)
April is alive in Emmerdale
During tonight’s episode (January 13), Marlon woke from a nightmare in which April’s body was discovered. He later confessed that there was a real possibility that his daughter really was dead.
As the family continued to support each other they received a message from the family liaison officer who said she had news.
Back at home, Marlon and Rhona waited for Anna to arrive. When she did, she shared with them that there had been a potential sighting of April.
Marlon and Rhona were then shown CCTV footage of a girl running along a street in central Leeds. Marlon and Rhona confirmed that it was definitely April, with Marlon breathing a sigh of relief as he said, ‘she’s alive.’
April has been missing since Christmas (Credit: ITV)
Is April coming back?
Spoilers for upcoming episodes reveal Marlon travels to Leeds in search of April. He sees a young girl who from a distance looks like April. But as he runs towards her, he is shocked to come face-to-face with Ross instead.
There is an altercation between the two men, but soon Ross tries to support Marlon. He does his best to buoy Marlon and keep up his hopes of finding April.
However, Marlon can’t help but feel overwhelmed at the task as he is surrounded by reminders that April is just one of hundreds of thousands of missing people.
While there is no confirmation when April will return, it appears that she hasn’t left the show so she’ll most likely be back on screen soon.
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With the search for April Windsor heating up in Emmerdale, more police have been brought in to help, and one of them is a familiar face – former Coronation Street star Rhea Bailey.
April went missing on Christmas Day following a tough few weeks for the teen. Viewers saw April get into a mystery car, but there have been no sightings, leaving dad Marlon devastated.
Rhea Bailey appeared in Emmerdale tonight (Monday, December 30) as Anna, the family liaison officer on April’s case. Here’s the lowdown on the star.
Rhea Bailey as Anna in Emmerdale (Credit: ITV)
Rhea Bailey in Emmerdale – the latest
After Marlon Dingle and Mary Goskirk had conducted yet another search for April, there was a knock at the door. The woman, played by Rhea Bailey, introduced herself as Anna, the family liaison officer.
However, she didn’t have the news the family were hoping for as she informed Marlon, Rhona and Mary that they had no new leads in the search for April.
Anna was interested in April’s state of mind before her disappearance, suggesting that she could have left of her own accord because she was upset after learning the truth about how her mum Donna Windsor died. This theory was supported by the search of the house, where they discovered there was money missing as well as some of April’s belongings.
Marlon lost his temper with Anna on a couple of occasions, but she remained calm as she tried to help the family through the difficult time.
Anna supported the family through an awful time when they were summoned into the hospital when Jacob informed them that a stabbing victim had come into A&E with April’s purse.
Marlon and Rhona were then told that the victim had died, needing to view the body to identify whether it was April or not. The couple didn’t know how to feel when they confirmed that it wasn’t April after all.
Anna apologised to the couple for this ordeal, continuing the quest to find missing April.
She made her Emmerdale entrance (Credit: ITV)
Early years and famous family
Rhea was born in Leeds on July 12, 1983. She is the younger sister of singer Corinne Bailey Rae – most famous for her hit Put Your Records On. The actress is engaged to Darren Everest of The Overtones.
Growing up in West Yorkshire, Rhea was just three years old when she told her mum she wanted to be an actress. At the age of 14, she was allowed to go to stage school. Her first big job came just two years later, when she landed the role of Emma in Children’s Ward.
The actress has appeared in many shows (Credit: Youtube)
Rhea Bailey in The Bill
Rhea starred in police drama The Bill between 2008 and 2010. She played PC Mel Ryder, who was described as “ballsy and straight-talking”.
Her notable storylines included when her younger brother Jordan was implicated in a stabbing over Christmas in 2008. Fortunately, for Mel, following the investigation, Jordan was able to walk free.
In 2010, Mel rescued a young boy from drowning in a flooded drain. She then became trapped, putting her life in jeopardy. However, she was rescued by Inspector Dale Smith, who received a hero’s reception for his troubles.
Caz was also a soldier, which meant that originally she was back and forth. During one of her visits, Caz became jealous of Kate’s friendship with Sophie Webster.
Caz became quite deranged and slightly unstable. On one occasion, she threatened Sophie and told her to stay away from Kate. This threat was ignored and Caz caught Kate and Sophie kissing – confirming her suspicions
Caz went back to the army. However, she soon returned to the Street, claiming she had injured her ankle. Kate agreed to look after Caz, but it was later revealed that Caz was faking the injury to get close to Kate again.
After Kate and Caz finally broke up, Caz became obsessed with Maria instead and proceeded to stalk her. Caz ended up setting Maria up for her own murder. The truth eventually came out and Caz was arrested.
Her Corrie character was eventually arrested (Credit: YouTube)
What else has Rhea Bailey been in?
Following her stint in Children’s Ward, Rhea starred in 9 episodes of soap Crossroads as Chloe Simms.
She has also appeared in episodes of Casualty, Cold Feet, Merseybeat, Donovan and Torchwood.
Other notable roles include 4 episodes of daytime soap Doctors in 2007, where she played a character called Stella Parkman. She also played DC Lisa Goodall in 6 episodes of Blue Murder in 2006.
In 2006, she landed the role of Yasmin Deardon in series 1 of school drama Waterloo Road. Yasmin’s twin brother was killed in a car crash caused by another student at the school, Donte Charles. Yasmin’s story arc saw her learn to forgive Donte.
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