Inside ITV Emmerdale's Mandy Dingle's 12 stone weight loss journey

Scots star Lorraine Kelly has been open about her decision to embark on a healthier lifestyle over the past couple of years.

Emmerdale star Paula Lane has said she's 'besotted' as she welcomed a new addition to her family just days after making her debut in the ITV soap. The actress recently joined the show as newcomer Ella.

Emmerdale viewers were left puzzled by a Coronation Street newcomer on Tuesday night's episode, which saw Ella Forster's growing friendship with Mandy Dingle continue. Ella is portrayed by Paula Lane, who soap fans will remember as Kylie Platt from Coronation Street. Paula was a major player on the Cobbles from 2010 to 2016 until her character was tragically killed off in the street by Clayton Gibbs - Shona Ramsey's son.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've worked out a shocking twist in Heath Hope's tragic death storyline, after he was killed in the New Year's Eve car crash. Over the last few weeks, viewers have watched as Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) and Heath's (played by Sebastian Dowling) sister Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling) have been struggling to move forward from his death.

The Dingles are in for a tough time; latest Emmerdale spoilers have revealed as Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) opens up about her cancer diagnosis and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) is outcast by the family. Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) sits by Cain Dingle’s (Jeff Hordley) bedside waiting for him to wake up after he collapsed following Aaron's vicious attack at the garage. Chas' contempt for her son is clear when Aaron asks her about Cain’s condition.

Emmerdale fans think they've figured out a 'nasty' twist involving Nicola King, following Angelica King's shocking confession that she was behind Heath Hope's tragic death. The ITV soap was filled with sadness on New Year's Day when teenager Heath sadly passed away after joyriding in a car with his twin sister Cathy and Angelica.The youngsters were eager to attend a New Year's Eve party outside the village but couldn't find a ride, and their dad Bob Hope wouldn't pay for a taxi. Left bored at the B&B's party, they decided to take Wendy's car for a joyride to the party.

Emmerdale fans were overwhelmed with emotion during Thursday night’s episode, as the village all came together to bid farewell to Heath Hope for the final time.The teenager was sadly killed on New Year’s Day when a joyride with his twin sister Cathy and friend Angelica ended in heartbreak when the car veered off the road and crashed.The three friends had been so eager to go to a New Year’s Eve party, that they stole a car to drive there themselves after dad Bob refused to shell out the fare for a taxi to get them to the venue, instead ordering to stay home and help out at the B&B’s party instead. Cathy started out the evening by driving the car as she took the backroads so they wouldn't be caught but Heath and Angelica complained it was taking too long, and urged the youngster to put her foot down and speed up.

Actress Natalie Cassidy lost a dramatic four stone while she promoted her popular weight-loss DVD - but she ended up regretting it in the immediate aftermath.

Emmerdale fans have been casting their verdict on newcomer Ella as Paula Lane made her debut in the Dales. The actress has joined the ITV soap eight years after leaving Coronation Street where she played Kylie Platt.

Emmerdale fans have made the same prediction about Paddy Kirk after slamming his 'vile' behaviour towards girlfriend Mandy Dingle. The pair have been back together for a few months following the end of Paddy's marriage to Chas Dingle as a result of her affair with Al Chapman.

Eight years on since soap fans saw Coronation Street star Paula Lane grace the cobbles, the much loved actress has finally returned to our screens, this time in rival soap Emmerdale. Making her debut as the character Ella Forster, fans will first see the new character when she loses her job after sticking up for Mandy Dingle, the girlfriend of Paddy Kirk, at the annual veterinary ball.

A Brazilian influencer has sadly died at 35, leaving fans and family in shock. Mila De Jesus was known for her amazing weight loss journey, sharing it on YouTube and Instagram. Mila passed away on 12 January from a suspected cardiac arrest.

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley has shown how the soap paid their own tribute to late actor Steve Halliwell following his sad death last month. It was announced that the actor, who spent decades playing the beloved Zak Dingle, had passed away at home, aged 77.

Rebel Wilson is getting candid about her weight loss journey.

Emmerdale has teased a massive feud between Cain Dingle (played by Jeff Hordley) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) during the latest episode, 12 January, as the former confronted his nephew over stealing a car from his garage with Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb). Fuming with the two men, Cain first warned Mack over getting involved in Aaron's dodgy antics. The local mechanic and legendary hard man then threatened troubled character Aaron, who is his sister Chas Dingle's (Lucy Pargeter) son, in the Woolpack garden.

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, famed for her role as Mandy Dingle on the ITV soap, has impressed fans with her incredible weight loss journey as she has overall shed a gigantic 12 stone by turning her lifestyle on its head.

One of TV's most gripping series has returned, and it's already brought some serious shade from some of The Traitors. One contestant that fans were sad to see go was Sonja, 66, who looked dramatically different before appearing on the BBC show, following her staggering five-stone weight loss. Sonja became the first star to be banished from the castle after her co-stars wrongly suspected her to be a Traitor.

Emmerdale fans were left shocked as a "desperate" couple reignited their passionate love affair, leaving many viewers annoyed and saying the pair are "as bad as each other". Fans of the ITV soap know that the residents often struggle to stay faithful in long-term relationships, with many characters having risky affairs over the years, with the most recent being Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) and Caleb Miligan (Will Ash).

Lisa Riley has continuously stunned fans with her weight loss transformation that has seen her lose an incredible 12 stone.

Former Coronation Street star Paula Lane has shared how she thinks she may have 'manifested' her new role in Emmerdale as she admits the gap between her two soap roles wasn't on purpose. The actress will first be seen in the Dales as the ITV soap's newcomer Ella next week.