Emmerdale actor bids emotional farewell to co-star after ITV soap exit

Coronation Street's Jane Danson has shared a loved-up snap of her with her husband as he returns to soap land in Emmerdale next week.The 44 year old shared a sweet birthday post to her husband, Robert Beck, on the day it was confirmed he is heading to Emmerdale. Jane shared a beautiful summer snap of her and her husband for the special occasion.The actress who plays Leanne Battersby in Corrie captioned the post with: "Happy birthday, my love @robertbeck529. "And congratulations on your @emmerdale return - I owe Emmerdale a lot -24 years of us - I love you, darling." Jane's co-stars were quick to send their well wishes to Robert, 53, including her on-screen sister Georgia Taylor who plays Toyah Battersby.

Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens has died aged 70. In an official statement his representatives confirmed he "bravely and privately fought cancer for years".

A much-loved character from EastEnders is now almost unrecognisable from his days on the BBC soap. Charlie Clements, or Bradley Branning as he was best known around Albert Square, left viewers gutted when he exited the show back in 2010.

Riyad Mahrez says he will 'never forget' the Manchester City fans who supported him during his five-year spell at the Etihad.

Emmerdale aired a double exit in last night’s episode as Tom King and Belle Dingle said a temporary goodbye to the village.The veterinarian returned to the Dales in April but is leaving along with his girlfriend, Belle, to go on holiday. Luckily for viewers, it won’t be long before the couple return from their travels. In last night's episode of the ITV soap, Suni Sharma urged his uncle, Rishi, to make amends with Jai when Tom came out of the house clutching a small suitcase and said his farewells.

Emmerdale's Charles Anderson is about to explain his terrifying family history to Manpreet Sharma, the show's spoilers have revealed. Since Charles' dad Victor has turned up in the village following his release from prison, Charles has been struggling to welcome his dad back in. Victor has been working hard to try and get his family back onside, including his wife and Charles' mum Claudette.

It's now been 10 years since Tim Metcalfe arrived on the cobbles as he reunited with his daughter Faye Windass. The ITV soap character, played by Joe Duttine, made his first appearance in Weatherfield after being contacted by his then-10-year-old daughter.

The latest Emmerdale spoilers have revealed that struggling Rishi Sharma is going to be comforted by his nephew Suni. Suni is on hand to help out after Rishi is left even more isolated by his son Jai.Things have been tough for Rishi in recent weeks, after it was revealed that he is not Jai's biological dad. Jai found out by accident while looking for some of his personal documents at home.

Former Coronation Street star Ellie Leach has reportedly signed up for the next series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing following her exit from the ITV soap as Fay Windass, who she portrayed from 2011 until April this year.

Emmerdale is said to be bidding farewell to one of the village's icons later this year, as one character is set to leave, 25 years on since making her debut on the ITV soap.

She's been a mainstay of Emmerdale for 25 years. But now we'll be saying goodbye to B&B owner and former Woolpack landlady Bernice Blackstock, as actress Samantha Giles 'quits' the ITV soap. Samantha, 52, is set to leave the Yorkshire Dales behind later in the year.This will be the fourth time that the actress has left the show since she made her debut back in 1998.

Former Grange Hill actor George Armstrong has sadly passed away at the age of 60, as tributes for him flooded in.

Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale has returned to the hit ITV soap albeit in a slightly different role.The actor, 63, is best known for playing villain Paul Ashdale with the character killed off in 2021 and he has since been working as a on-off director behind-the-scenes. Reece has been working on the most recent storyline involving Dan Spencer, played by Liam Fox, as the ITV soap explores how one punch has the potential to kill. Speaking to Digital Spy recently, Dan star Liam, 53, praised Reece's "passionate" directing.

Coronation Street legend Chris Gascoyne, known for his role as Peter Barlow, will reportedly leave the cobbles behind later this year as he bids farewell to his 23-year stint on the popular ITV soap for a new career venture.

Less than one year after Jonah Hill and Sarah Brady split, she spoke out about the end of their relationship and alleged that the actor was emotionally abusive.

Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle and Charity Boyd are set for irritation with Ryan Stocks when he offers new girlfriend Gail a job at The Woolpack, despite her seemingly having no experience. Charity (Emma Atkins) and Marlon (Mark Charnock) feel that Ryan (James Moore) is letting his heart rule his head when he makes the rash decision, and worry that it could cause further problems for the pub.

Emmerdale was full of dramatic scenes on Thursday night as Naomi Walters left the iconic village. During the latest episode, Victor Anderson was saddened to see his granddaughter Naomi's money woes, and nudged her towards getting some of Vinny Dingle’s windfall. And it wasn't long until Naomi was taken aback when Vinny offered to lend her some money to pay off her debts and she happily took the cash.

Emmerdale fans are feeling concerned for one of the soap's most loved characters after they 'worked out' a 'sneaky' newcomer's next victim. During the latest trip to the Dales on Thursday night (July 6), viewers watched as Naomi Walters's left the village after getting some money from her pal Vinny Dingle.

Smallville, was sentenced to three years in prison in 2021 for manipulating women into becoming sex slaves for NXIVM leader Keith Raniere. She previously pleaded guilty in 2019.According to online records by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Mack was released on Monday (July 3) from federal prison in Dublin, California.Mack avoided a longer prison sentence by cooperating with prosecutors and providing information on Raniere, including an audio recording of the cult leader instructing her about the branding ceremonies for the recruited DOS slaves.As reported by the New York newspaper Albany Times Union, Mack apologised prior to her sentencing for her involvement in the group.

Allison Mack, the former Smallville actor convicted and sentenced in 2021 to three years in federal prison for her participation in the notorious NXIVM cult, was released Monday after serving two years of the sentence.