Emmerdale star Lisa Riley issues two-word response as fans react to Mandy's reunion with Paddy

Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine has sent a three-word message to her new co-star after fans claim to have spotted her character's 'clone' on the cobbles. The actress plays Abi Webster in the ITV soap and was among those welcoming Claire Sweeney to the cast.

Emmerdale is set to bring back a fan favourite character as Tracy Metcalfe returns for an unusual wedding storyline.

Coronation Street star Peter Ash has both stunned and delighted fans as he revealed that his real-life mum appeared in the soap. The actor is currently winning praise for her portrayal of Paul Foreman in the ITV soap.

It's only been four years since Bernie Winter arrived in Weatherfield, but it's fair to say she's a favourite among Coronation Street fans. Jane Hazlegrove took on the role in 2019. At the time, the character was described as an 'old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit'.

Coronation Street star Jude Riordan has captured the hearts of fans everywhere after he paid a sweet and heartfelt message to his father, Emmerdale star Paul Riordan, as part of a poignant Father’s Day message this week. The 12 year old youngster, who is known to many fans for playing Sam Blakeman, the son of Nick Tilsely on the cobbles, took a break from filming his upcoming scenes to honour his dear dad, who it turns out, previously also worked on Coronation Street himself! Taking to social media to celebrate Father’s Day, Jude’s account (which is run by his mum) shared two adorable images of Paul and Jude together as they marked the special occasion, as Jude adorably dubbed his dad “the best.” One of the photos, which featured a sweet throwback to Jude’s early start in life as an adorable baby, was accompanied by the caption: "HFD to all, especially the best @paulrio27 #happyfathersday #thebest.” While a second image revealed Jude alongside his dad and older brother, all dressed smartly in their finest outfits ahead of a glamorous night out.

Fans will know him best for his recent role as deputy-headteacher, Joe Casey in BBC school drama Waterloo Road, but actor James Baxter has more than a few impressive acting credits under his belt. First shooting to fame in Emmerdale back in 2007, the young star quickly made a name for himself in the TV industry, as part of the Doland family in the long running ITV soap.

Emmerdale spoilers follow. Chris Bisson has previewed the shocking fallout of his character Jai discovering a long-held Sharma family secret in Emmerdale. Jai will discover a startling hidden secret from his past next week when he goes looking for his divorce certificate from his marriage to Megan Macey, in order to properly tie the knot with Laurel Thomas.

Caleb Milligan (William Ash) arriving in Emmerdale, Kim Tate (Claire King) had her troublesome son, Jamie Tate (Alexander Lincoln) to deal with. Responsible for poisoning Kim, Jamie disappeared from village life back in 2021, when he crashed his 4×4 into a lake. As Kim and Gabby (Rosie Bentham) slowly accepted that Jamie had died, it became apparent that it was all fake, as he was alive and living with Hazel, Andrea Tate’s mother.

Emmerdale actor Asan N'Jie has managed to land an exciting new role in a Disney movie, four years after he was axed from the ITV soap.The former Ellis Chapman star, whose role was taken over by Aaron Anthony in the months after the incident, abruptly left the Dales after he allegedly threatened to stab fellow actor Jamie Lomas, 48, during the TV Choice Awards in 2019. Asan, 28, was caught on video in the hallways shouting and threatening rival soap star Jamie, who has previously been in Channel 4 rival Hollyoaks, as the pair got into a row.

Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) at Jacobs Fold, and over the years we’ve seen the character involved in some hard-hitting storylines to do with her health, culminating in a heart transplant in 2018 after chemotherapy for cancer caused heart failure. Perhaps because of her own battles with her health, Sarah formed a poignant part of Faith (Sally Dexter)’s story when Faith discovered her own cancer had returned and was terminal. Sarah joined Faith in making the most of the time she had left and shared some poignant scenes.

Emmerdale star Katie Hill revealed hopes of a new career direction. The actress, who plays Sarah Sugden in the ITV soap, took part in an Instagram Stories Q&A where a fan asked her if she felt like she could start a singing career after leaving Emmerdale. In response, Hill confirmed that she could definitely see a music career in her future, writing: "I'm currently working on making some music which I'm hoping to release some time in the future".

Charley Webb has told her fans that it 'keeps hitting her' that her days will be freer than usual as her youngest child goes to school. The former Emmerdale star shares three sons - Buster, Bowie and Ace, with her soap star husband Matthew Wolfeden.

Coronation Street star Cait Fitton has deemed her recent holiday a '10/10' after jetting off with her former co-star. The actress, who recently played Lauren in the ITV soap during the extremist storyline, headed to Tenerife with Paddy Bever.

charity ball. Lisa Riley, who plays Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, was all smiles alongside her co-stars and wowed in a vibrant pink dress.

TOWIE star Debbie Bright has paid a touching tribute to Kate Ferdinand – who has just released a new children’s picture book. Debbie, the 61 year old mother of Lydia Bright, described Kate, 32, as a “special young lady” during the launch event for The Family Tree.

Emmerdale spoilers follow. Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has spoken on Leyla Cavanagh's motive for possibly attacking Caleb Miligan in upcoming scenes. The soap is set to launch a new whodunnit next week as Caleb is struck and pushed over the edge of a woodland ridge, which comes after his lies are exposed to the village over his scheme to take Home Farm, turning the residents against him.

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley looks to have just dropped a major spoiler about the soap - but fans could forgive her if it is the Mandy and Paddy news they've all been waiting for. Exes Mandy Dingle, played by Lisa, and Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) were seen rekindling their romance recently for a night of passion, leading to hopes amongst the ITV show's faithful that they could be getting back together long term.

Emmerdale actor Jeff Hordley has weighed in on the upcoming murder mystery and revealed Cain's motivation to kill.

Rebecca Ferguson has brought a private complaint about The X Factor she lodged with broadcast watchdog Ofcom to public attention. The Liverpool-born soul singer finished in second place on the seventh season of the ITV singing competition in 2010. In recent years, she has been vocal about her negative experiences as a contestant on the programme, as well as her frustrations with the wider music industry.

Michelle Hardwick is the latest to be targeted. An Instagram user who clearly has too much time on their hands, is pretending to be the actress, who is best known for playing vet Vanessa Woodfield. The weird account, now set to private, uses pictures of Michelle, and now the star has warned fans to avoid interacting with it.