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ITV Emmerdale's Paddy Dingle star forced to take first day off sick from soap in 25 years
30.03.2022 - 17:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt must have broken some kind of record as after 25 years working on the ITV soap he's had to call in sick for the first time. Viewers best know the actor for playing Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, making his debut in the role back in February 1997 when his character was brought in as a locum for Zoe Tate at the veterinary surgery.
But Dominic, from Macclesfield, is having to take his first bit of time off sick in all those years after contracting coronavirus. The 51-year-old soap star shared the news on social media on Wednesday (March 30).
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"After 25 years at @emmerdale without a single day off, I have succumbed to the dreaded ‘rona’, he wrote on Twitter. "I have been ridiculously careful but tomorrow will be the first time in a quarter of a century."
He then shared his annoyance by adding: "Now THAT p***es me off. Fortunate to have good health though and thankful. Love to all," alongside a picture of Emmerdale's new 50th anniversary.
But his Emmerdale colleagues and fellow soap stars were soon sharing their well-wishes, including Coronation Street's Sally Carman, who plays Abi Franklin, who said: "That’s a stinger."
"Sending love Dom!" Amy Walsh, who plays Tracy Metcalfe in the ITV soap but is currently enjoying her maternity leave after giving birth to her baby daughter Bonnie, who she shares with EastEnder villain Toby-Alexander Smith, at the end of last year.
Michelle Harwick, who stars in Emmerdale as Vanessa Woodfield, commented: "Aww feel better soon Dom," while Lydia Dingle actress Karen Blick wrote: "Get well soon Dom."
And fans were also replying to Dominic with their
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