Emmerdale's Emma Atkins responds to Charity Dingle's baby bombshell: 'Everyone is shocked!'

Emmerdale fans are in for a rollercoaster of emotions next week. Not only are Chas and Al caught in the act by Belle, but Faith's cancer diagnosis leads to increasingly devastating side effects and Amelia's pregnancy bombshell is soon to be dropped. And we've got some more teasers for you right here...

Emmerdale bosses have started dropping some major hints about what viewers can expect when the soap turns 50 later this year. The Yorkshire-based hit show will celebrate its anniversary this October, but sadly, it won't be an entirely joyous occasion for the characters, as the village will be hit by a gigantic story. Speaking to OK!, the ITV soap's executive producer Jane Hudson also revealed some of the storylines which will be affected by the drama, promising that the Dales will "never be the same again".

Emmerdale fans were previously left shocked to discover that another villager is pregnant, with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) revealing that she is with child. Charity dropped her baby bombshell on partner Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) after she mistakenly thought her son Noah Dingle had got Amelia Spencer pregnant. Mackenzie was left stunned over the news before it turned to anger after realising Charity was planning to get rid of their baby without telling him.

Emmerdale star Sam Gannon has tragically died at the age of just 31.The talented actor, who was best known for playing Kev in the long running ITV soap was staying with family in California when he passed away. Confirming the devastating news, Sam’s sister Amy Kelly said: "Sam was a whirlwind, a unique character to say the least." "He genuinely cared for others and was a very sensitive soul.

Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has sadly died aged 31 while travelling to the US.

Emmerdale actor Sam Gannon has sadly died aged 31. Known for playing Kev in the long-running series, Sam was staying with family in California when he passed away.

Actor Danny Miller shed tears of joy after marrying his childhood sweetheart Steph Jones in a star-studded ceremony in Cheshire. The happy couple said 'I do' at Nunsmere Hall Hotel in Tarporley before 140 of friends and family, including Danny's former Emmerdale co-stars and their adorable nine month old son Albert.

Danny Miller was joined by a whole host of his former Emmerdale co-stars as he and his new wife Steph Jones said “I do” at the beautiful Nunsmere Hall Hotel in Cheshire in a “perfect” ceremony. In attendance were many of the Dingle family, including his on-screen mum Lucy Pargeter, Charley Webb, Jeff Hordley, Zoë Henry and Emma Atkins.

Emmerdale's Rosie Bentham looked worlds away from her character Gabby Thomas on Friday night as she celebrated her 21st birthday. Taking to Instagram, the actress' best friend and co-star, Daisy Campbell, who plays Amelia Spencer, posted a collection of snaps to celebrate the milestone.

Daisy Campbell made the most of every moment of sunshine as she posed in an array of bikinis on her recent Ibiza getaway.The beauty, best known for playing village school girl Emelia Spencer in Emmerdale, looked at ease as she showed off her toned gym body in a series of orange and white bikini snaps during her luxury break. Daisy, who recently celebrated her 19th birthday, can be seen relaxing on a sun lounger with what appeared to be a leopard print towel beneath her. In the images she places her hand toward her forehead and looks into the camera as her curly blonde hair cascades down her back.

Emmerdale fans think they know the father of Amelia Spencer's baby after it was finally confirmed that Noah Dingle wasn't set to become a dad. Viewers of the ITV soap were shocked last week when it was revealed that Amelia was expecting.

Emmerdale fans were floored last week when they discovered teen Amelia Spencer was pregnant. And the surprises just kept coming in the ITV soap as they were left even more stunned during Wednesday night's edition of the ITV soap (July 27) in which it was revealed Charity Dingle is also pregnant.

Emmerdale fans were left floored on Wednesday night to discover that another villager is pregnant with Charity Dingle revealing that she is with child. And now actress Emma Atkins, who plays Charity, has discussed the storyline and teased Mackenzie Boyd's, played by Lawrence Robb, "really interesting" reaction to the news. Viewers will recall that Charity and Mackenzie have had a turbulent on-off romance in the village and Wednesday's episode ended with Charity secretly making an abortion appointment without telling her boyfriend.Talking about Charity's decision to keep it secret, actress Emma said: "I think everyone is shocked - the audience and herself, which is why she keeps it top secret.