Emmerdale fans left stunned over Laurel Thomas star's real age

Emmerdale newcomer Caleb Miligan was unveiled as not only the father of Nicky the nanny, but also the son of Frank Tate this month, yet the map to this secret treasure was there all along. Played by Will Ash and Lewis Cope, Caleb and Nicky conveniently made their village entrances back in December 2022, and one closing credits oddity attached questions to the latter right away.Traditionally, the names of familiar faces and even villains-of-the-week are listed in their entirety, but from day one Nicky was missing his surname - suggesting that a blood connection was being kept under lock and key by Emmerdale bosses.

Emmerdale fans were quick to share their thoughts on the prospect of a reunion between estranged husband and wife Chastity Dingle and Paddy Kirk, after the couple shared a surprise kiss together on Wednesday night’s episode of the ITV soap. Paddy famously ended his marriage to Chas last year, after he discovered she had been having an affair with shady businessman Al Chapman - and had even planned to move away to start a new life with him prior to his death.

Emmerdale fans have made the same observation about Caleb Milligan as he issued a threat to Kim Tate - despite her not hearing it. Viewers' jaws were on the floor last week when it was revealed that the village newcomer wasn't only related to the Dingle's but also the Tate's.

ITV soap Emmerdale is known for its explosive weddings, with previous twists including kidnaps and deadly storms. So it comes as no surprise that Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd’s nuptials will be anything but smooth sailing.

Emmerdale fans think they know Faye's real reason for being in the village after Caleb's connection to Nicky was exposed. Viewers of the ITV soap were stunned last week when it was revealed that the newcomers are in fact father and son - and that Celeb is the son of Kim Tate's late husband Frank.

Kerry Katona looked unrecognisable as she unveiled a brand new look for her role as Mother Gothel in a touring panto production of Rapunzel.Taking to Instagram, the star, 42, posted a picture of herself transformed into her character complete with a brunette curly wig and fringe. Kerry captioned the snap with: "Now I look more like Mother Gothel @abpltd!" The star, who usually has blonde locks, looked almost unrecognisable, so much so, that her fans even mistook her for Emmerdale character Chas Dingle.Taking to the comments section, one person said: "First look I thought it was Chas from Emmerdale!" to which a different account replied: "I thought that too xx." Another person wrote: "Chas Dingle" with heart eye emojis.

There was definitely drama afoot on Thursday night’s instalment of Emmerdale, when show newcomers Caleb Milligan and Home Farm nanny Nicky were revealed to be father and son after months of intense speculation from fans about their mysterious identities. Yet in a further twist that nodded to their own impressive heritage, it was also revealed that Caleb was the son of former Home Farm patriarch Frank Tate and was back in the village to claim his birthright from the scheming Kim Tate who had been responsible for his death.

Emmerdale stars Will Ash and Lewis Cope have told fans that they can expect 'fireworks' as their family connections were finally revealed with the characters' true motivations still yet to be made clear. It was confirmed to viewers of the ITV soap on Thursday night (April 6) that Caleb and Nicky are father and son.

Emmerdale fans were in for a shock as Leyla Cavanagh's stalker was revealed to be Nicky and not only that, it was confirmed that the former Home Farm nanny is Caleb Milligan's son. The truth was exposed - to viewers at least - during Thursday night's edition of the ITV soap (April 6).

Emmerdale fans were quick to clock a 'slip-up' as Nicky tried to impress the mother-in-laws. The nanny has lost his job at Home Farm after he revealed his relationship with Gabby Thomas, whose son he has been employed to look after. The character, played by Lewis Cope, made his first appearance in the Dales back in December.

Emmerdale fans don't think it'll quite be the happily ever after Gabby Thomas is hoping for after Nicky popped the question after a mere few weeks of dating. The character, played by Lewis Cope, made his first appearance in the Dales back in December when he became the new nanny at Home Farm.

Viewers of Emmerdale reckon they have rumbled the twist with Nicky, as he makes a bold moved and proposes to Gabby.The pair tell Kim Tate, Bernice Blackstock and Laurel Thomas that they are dating, leaving Kim clearly horrified by the concept. But she's set to be even more surprised, as Nicky whips out an engagement ring and gets down on one knee, proposing to Gabby. It's got fans of the soap wondering who exactly Nicky could be, after actor Lewis Cope teased that Nicky has his reasons for dating Gabby and hinted his decision behind it might not be 100 per cent genuine.

Emmerdale fans have been left asking 'why' after the latest trip to the village saw a shock hit-and-run take place. Viewers of the ITV soap were initially left confused when the tuned into Thursday's episode (March 30) when the opening scene showed Alex Moore (Liam Boyle) lying injured on the road after being mowed down by a car with a then-unknown driver.

Emmerdale fans were left fuming when they spotted another character change. During the latest trip to the Dales, viewers of the ITV soap saw Amelia Spencer discover the truth about Samson and Noah Dingle.

Emmerdale viewers were left fuming on Monday night as Samson Dingle continued to blackmail his cousin Noah, over access to his daughter Esther. Ever since Amelia (Daisy Campbell) welcomed the little girl last year, Samson (Sam Hall) has been adamant he didn’t want to be involved in his daughter’s life - and even previously tried to have her taken into care, so that he wouldn’t have to see her.

Emmerdale fans were gobsmacked to discover actress Charlotte Bellamy’s age as she celebrated her 50th birthday. Charlotte, who plays Laurel Thomas, has been on our screens since arriving in the village in 2002. One fan took to a Facebook group this week to send well wishes to the actress on her birthday, shocking many others as they learnt her real age.

Emmerdale viewers are about to get a blast from the past in upcoming scenes, as agent of chaos Thomas King is reportedly set to return to the Dales to wreck havoc on the village’s residents. First appearing in 2004, Tom left the Dales in 2013 as he planned to runaway and start a new life with his girlfriend Belle Dingle after he was embroiled in a vicious stalking storyline with her aunt, Chas Dingle.

Samson Dingle teased his Emmerdale exit after finding out his exam results in Thursday night's episode. Samson, who is portrayed by Sam Hall, has been in the centre of village drama of late after blackmailing his cousin Noah Dingle for his inheritance money from the Tates. He also conceived a baby with Amelia Spencer last year, who gave birth in October – but Samson refuses to have anything to do with their child.

Emmerdale fans think they have spotted an error after Manpreet Sharma failed to spot Alex Moore in the doctor's surgery after she inadvertently foiled his plot to steal the supply of medical drugs. It was revealed earlier this week that Alex is just using Naomi Walters and faking a romance between the pair in order to steal from the medical centre and pay back a drug debt.

Emmerdale's Belle Dingle's new love interest appears to be "sealed" amid an ITV soap villain's "return". It was reported on Tuesday that Thomas King is reportedly set for an "explosive" return to the hit ITV soap after ten years.Thomas, whose dad is late killer Carl King, is apparently making a shocking comeback next month and will be played by newcomer James Chase.