Emmerdale's Lloyd star Matt Sutton's life off screen including past soap roles

We know her best for playing the flirtatious seductress Charity Dingle in Emmerdale, but the actress that plays her, Emma Atkins couldn’t be further from her alter-ego in real life. The character, who is famous for her raunchy ways and dodgy business dealings is a far cry from Emma’s quieter and far less eventful life off screen, with all of the drama we love to see unfold, safely kept to the confines of the set! The 48 year old star first arrived on the show in 2000, and the Woolpack owner continues to be at the centre of the action even two decades down the line.

James Hooton is one of the most recognisable faces on the Emmerdale cobbles. He's been starring in the show since 1995 as Sam Dingle. His life on the soap hasn't been short of drama, from shootings and kidnappings and cow stampedes- it's always been eventful.

Louise Jameson shot to fame when she was cast as the companion to the fourth Doctor in Doctor Who back in 1977. Louise stunned as the leather-clad Leela in the role, and her newfound fame would go on to help her secure roles in crime series Bergerac, soap Eastenders and classic hospital drama Holby City. In 2022, the 72 year old veteran star joined the cast of Emmerdale.

Emily Symons found her breakout role in the character of hairdresser Marilyn Chambers on Home and Away, taking up the role in 1989.The star, now 54, took up the role for ten years before departing for a series of other roles, including a stint on Emmerdale, although she later returned to her Home and Away role in 2010.The star also had a stint on Dancing On Ice in 2007, but was voted out in the semi-final following a skate-off against Blue's Duncan James. After years living in the UK and seven years playing Louise Appleton on Emmerdale, Emily returned to her native Australia to reprise her Home and Away role and has resided there ever since. Off screen, Emily’s romantic history includes two marriages - her first to drummer Nick Lipscombe, who she met in London in the early 90s.

Emmerdale legend Matthew Wolfenden, who has played David Metcalfe for 17 years, has reportedly quit his role on the ITV soap.

Emmerdale fans have been left fearing for Lydia's safety after a new character joined the soap. Craig Reed was revealed to be a blast from Lydia's past when the two bumped into each other this week.

Emmerdale star Liam Fox has been at the heart of the ITV soap for 12 years playing the role of Dan Spencer, but has now bid farewell to the Yorkshire village. Liam, 53, first joined Emmerdale in 2011 and was initially contracted for just eight episodes but was quickly offered the spot as a soap regular and has been involved in a number of dramatic and emotional storylines ever since. But his time on the popular soap is coming to an end as his persona, Dan was sentenced to eight years in prison for manslaughter this week after he punched Lloyd Sawyer who suffered fatal injuries - Lloyd had been stalking his daughter Amelia online.

Emmerdale fans watched a bittersweet episode on Thursday night as one fan favourite returned to the soap while another made a shock exit. Kerry Wyatt has been off screen since November as actress Laura Norton who plays her is on maternity leave, but teased her comeback with a video call scene. Fittingly, Kerry's return was for ex Dan Spencer's final appearance in the village after 12 years, as he was handed a shock eight-year prison sentence for manslaughter.

Emmerdale star Liam Fox has been seen in tears as he reacted to an emotional tribute from his co-star as he left the soap after 12 years. The actor has spent more than a decade in the fictional Yorkshire village playing Dan Spencer.

Emmerdale star Liam Fox has told fans 'I need this' as he was quick to break his silence on his official exit from the ITV soap. Fans suspected that the actor was leaving the soap as his character Dan Spencer faced prison time.

Dan Spencer's trial finally came to a conclusion on tonight's episode of Emmerdale, after he attacked and killed Lloyd Sawyer. The Emmerdale community were hoping for a lenient punishment but their hopes were dashed when the judge delivered his sentencing.

Emmerdale actor Liam Fox, who plays Dan Spencer, has shared some sweet behind-the-scenes snaps of his last few days of filming as his exit looms. Dan is facing a long spell in prison after he was charged with manslaughter after his punch killed Lloyd Sawyer. Last week Dan, alongside his daughter Amelia and his grandaughter Esther, planned to run away to Ireland.

Emmerdale's Lydia Dingle is set for a blast from the past in the last show spoilers.The Dingle family have always struggled financially, but as the cost of living crisis continues to cripple the family, they are looking for any extra cash. For several months, Lydia has been working at Home Farm for Kim Tate as a cleaner. She works many hours trying to keep the huge house clean, but due to her financial difficulties, Lydia is after more hours.

It is a big day for Emmerdale's Mary Goskirk as she faces the trial of her ex-partner Faye Helders. Viewers will remember that Faye fleeced Mary for thousands of pounds claiming that she was helping a women's refuge. Eventually, Mary worked out what Faye was doing, but it was too late for her to save her cash.

Emmerdale's Bob Hope could be hiding a big secret from his loved ones following his heart attack. Over the last few weeks, Bob has been struggling following the news that his partner Wendy Posner had an affair with DR Liam Cavanagh.The couple decided that they would try and work through it, and they stayed together. However, things got worse for Bob during the episode which aired on Monday, 14 August, as he suffered a heart attack in the middle of the village.

Liam Fox first appeared on our screens as Dan Spencer in Emmerdale back in 2011 and he's remained on the soap ever since.The actor, 53, was initially contracted for just eight episodes, but he was soon offered a spot as a soap regular with Dan becoming a prominent character in the fictitious village. However, Liam's time on the ITV soap is soon set to come to an end after 12 years, with Dan facing a lengthy prison sentence after he was charged with manslaughter following the death of daughter Amelia's stalker Lloyd Sawyer.

The much-loved Emmerdale character Bob Hope has been a resident of the Dales for over 20 years and in that time has been a part of the biggest storylines to hit the show. Even in the last week, Bob has been central to a storyline involving his discovery of Wendy and Liam's secretive affair and after a tense confrontation he is now fighting for his life in hospital. But off screen, the actor Tony Audenshaw, who plays Bob, has been through ups and downs of his own in both his professional and personal life.

Emmerdale actor Liam Fox is leaving the ITV soap, and he has teased a "sad ending" for his character Dan Spencer. Liam joined Emmerdale in 2011 and has been a huge presence in the village ever since. However, Dan is now facing a lengthy time inside for manslaughter following the death of Lloyd Sawyer.

Emmerdale father and daughter duo Dan and Amelia Spencer leave the village and head on the run, the latest spoilers have revealed. Last week Dan's world fell apart as he was charged with manslaughter following the death of Amelia's stalker Lloyd Sawyer. Knowing that her dad could be about to spend many years in prison, this week Amelia suggested that they leave the country.

Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas resorts to violence in a bid to free herself from crazy Colin Hamston, the show's spoilers have revealed. On Tuesday, viewers watched as Colin kidnapped Laurel and stopped her from going to India to be with her husband Jai. As the situation continues, in Wednesday's episode, Colin's unstable behaviour escalates as Laurel tries to get herself out of the situation.