Jane Curtin is opening up about her days on Saturday Night Live.
01.08.2023 - 12:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
She may be famous for appearing on the famous cobbles but Coronation Street star Jane Danson has shared how she actually 'owes' rival Emmerdale. The actress shared the message on social media as she paid tribute to her famous husband who was enjoying a double celebration.
Jane, who is famed for playing Leanne Battersby in the ITV soap, wished her other half Robert Beck a happy birthday in her Instagram post before telling him 'congratluations' after his new job was revealed.
Rob recently played Fergus Collins in Hollyokas but is also well known for starring as Peter Harrison in the now-defunct Scouse soap Brookside. But the soap star is now set for Yorkshire as he's been cast as a new villain in Emmerdale.
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Fresh spoilers for the Yorkshire-based soap have revealed that Rob will play Harry who is set to lead one of the village's residents astray. But it's not actually his first time in the Dales. Rob actually played a character in the soap for more than 70 episodes back in the 90s and long-time Emmerdale fans may remember him.
He starred as Bernice Blackstock's love interest Gavin Ferris in 1999 but in a twist, the character was caught kissing Jason Kirk amid his engagement to Bernice.
Taking to Instagram after the spoilers were revealed, Jane shared a picture of herself and her fellow soap star hubby. It showed the pair beaming for the camera in what appeared to be sunnier climes. "Happy birthday my love @robertbeck529," she started the caption of her post.
She then added: "And congratulations on your @emmerdale return - i owe Emmerdale a lot -24 years of us - I love you darling." On-screen sister Georgia Taylor was quick to
Jane Curtin is opening up about her days on Saturday Night Live.
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Emmerdale star Rosie Bentham has jetted off to sunnier climes just as her sudden exit from the ITV soap was aired. The actress has played Gabby Thomas since 2016, however, the character has actually been in the Dales for 22 years having been born on the show in 2001 to parents Ashley Thomas and Bernice Blackstock.
Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach was left calling out her own 'cheek' as she posed for a gorgeous selfie before it was revealed she will be starring in the upcoming series of Strictly Come Dancing.
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Coronation Street star Elle Mulvaney was getting all the compliments as she shared her latest glimpse into her sun-drenched getaway. The actress is currently enjoying time away from the cobbles on a cruise with her family but has been keeping her followers updated on social media.
The husband of Coronation Street star Jane Danson has spoken out on his Emmerdale return after it was revealed he'd be stepping back into the village for the first time in 24 years. Robert Beck will be seen in the ITV soap from next week as reported new villain Harry.
Jane Danson has thrown support behind her husband as he's set to return to Emmerdale for the first time in 24 years next week.