ITV Emmerdale's Sammy Winward's life off screen from 'normal' job to lookalike daughter as she returns to TV

Coronation Street's Bernie Winter, played by actress Jane Hazlegrove, has become a fan favourite since her arrival in Weatherfield four years ago. Initially described as an "old raver who still sees herself as a free spirit", she's shown her strength as the straight-talking mum of Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman.The soap star has been at the heart of some huge storylines since joining the hit ITV soap in 2019. Earlier this year viewers saw a softer side to Bernie after learning that her son Paul (Peter Ash) was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, a life-limiting disease.

Coronation Street star Rob Mallard plays the role of Daniel Osbourne who has been dealing with a lot of drama on the cobbles. In recent weeks, fans have been left screaming at their TV in the hope that Daniel would realise he's being deceived by his fiancée Daisy Midgeley and Ryan Connor. Despite the pair's attempts to mislead Daniel, Ryan confessed his love for Daisy when confronted.

Ashley Jensen has taken on the role of DI Ruth Calder in BBC One hit series Shetland.The drama is in its eighth series and Ashley's character has returned to the Isles to track down a witness to a violent gangland crime. The actress has been in the spotlight for many years and has starred in several well-known shows from Extras to Ugly Betty. Ashely, 54, has been through her fair share of heartbreak following the death of her husband in 2017.

Emmerdale's Sam Dingle has been on our screens since 1995 and is a firm favourite with fans of the ITV soap. Sam, played by James Hooton, has been through countless storylines over the years.

Joe Lycett is one of the funniest comedians on TV - and he's set to grace our screens on Friday night as one of the stars presenting Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C).The 35-year-old Brummie, also known by the self-given moniker Mummy, has come a long way in showbiz since bursting onto the scene with his popular stand-up shows.The Channel 4 programme, which will see Joe joined by hosts including Davina McCall and Adam Hills, will be held at The Francis Crick Institute, a renowned hub for pioneering cancer research, for Cancer Research UK. But what do we know about the comedian's life away from the cameras? Relationship status Over the years, the comedian has remained tight-lipped on his relationship status and it's currently not known whether he is loved up or single.

Emmerdale's real-life couple Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have sparked rumours of a split.The pair, who have been together for over two decades, have reportedly been 'living separate' lives recently.The couple, parents to Buster, 12, Bowie, six, and Ace, three, had previously separated in 2013 for two years before reuniting and marrying in 2018.They first met in 2007 and got engaged in 2009. Despite their past reconciliation, sources now suggest that the actors are 'living separate lives' and are in 'very different places' in their personal lives.

Emmerdale's real-life couple Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden have sparked rumours of a split.The pair, who have been together for over two decades, have reportedly been 'living separate' lives recently.The couple, parents to Buster, 12, Bowie, six, and Ace, three, had previously separated in 2013 for two years before reuniting and marrying in 2018.They first met in 2007 and got engaged in 2009. Despite their past reconciliation, sources now suggest that the actors are 'living separate lives' and are in 'very different places' in their personal lives.

Ever since Big Brother returned to our screens last month, night after night viewers have been treated to the latest drama, shenanigans and nail-biting tasks from within the Big Brother house. Yet despite having grown attached to this year’s contestants in the short time we’ve known them, there is still so much to learn about their lives outside of the show, with many fans curious about everything from their day jobs to love lives.

Emmerdale legend Mark Jordan, who played Daz Spencer on the soap from 2014 to 2019, is making a big TV comeback.The actor was sacked from Emmerdale in late 2019 after being accused of assaulting a pensioner, but he was found not guilty. Mark has been focusing on his stage career since leaving Emmerdale, but now he's returning to TV with a role in the new ITV thriller The Long Shadow.The drama tells the story of serial killer Peter Sutcliffe, and Mark will play a character named Ray Wood. His first episode is due to air this month.

An Emmerdale star is set for a major TV comeback with a huge new role after being sacked from the ITV soap.

Big Brother made its comeback earlier this month, and fans of the iconic series have already been treated to drama, wholesome moments, and, of course, heaps of laughter. Liverpudlian housemate Paul has found himself one of the show's more controversial contestants, after being embroiled in immature arguments. But away from the cameras, what else do we know about Paul? What age is he? Paul is 23 years old.

Samantha Barks is an extremely successful West End and Broadway star, who first came to prominence back in 2008 when she appeared on Andrew Lloyd Webber's reality show, 'I'd Do Anything,' and ended up placing third. For those who can't remember, the show saw hundreds of hopeful unknown musical theatre performers compete for the lead role of Nancy in the 2009 West End revival of Oliver. Plus, the series was also on the hunt for three young rising stars to alternate as Oliver Twist.

Big Brother star Dylan Tennant quickly became a favourite among fans of the ITV2 show, thanks to his caring nature and ability to stay away from the drama. Until now, the 39 year old has also been popular among his fellow housemates. However, on Friday night, he faces being evicted from the Big Brother house, after receiving four nominations earlier in the week.

Since first arriving on our screens back in March 2021, EastEnders star James Farrar has captured the heart of the nation with his portrayal of Zack Hudson in the iconic BBC soap. The 36 year old actor has delighted audiences at home with Zack’s antics over the years, which have included a selection of very rocky romances with everyone from Nancy Carter to Sam Mitchell, Janine Butcher and most recently Whitney Dean.

Bruce Jones was famed for his role as Les Battersby on the hit ITV soap Coronation Street.

Big Brother made its comeback last week and fans of the iconic series have already been treated to drama, wholesome moments, and, of course, heaps of laughter. Since the fresh batch of new housemates entered the iconic house earlier this month, plus new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best took to the job like a duck to water, our evenings have been filled with enormous amounts of entertainment. One housemate who has so far stayed out of any drama is Matty Simpson, who viewers have described as a “ray of sunshine”.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden, who plays the role of shopkeeper David Metcalfe, met his wife when he joined the soap in 2006, they had a brief split before their surprise wedding. Earlier this year, Matthew, 43, announced that he would be leaving the hit ITV soap after almost 20 years as he's "ready for a change".The soap star went on to appear on This Morning in September where he shared the news that he's landed the role of Buddy in the on-stage production of Elf the Musical for its festive run in London. He went on to say that he was due to start rehearsals for the musical a matter of days after filming his final scenes in Emmerdale.

The Big Brother reboot has been taking over our lives as of late - and if we're being honest - we're not about to change that any time soon. Since the fresh batch of new housemates entered the iconic Big Brother house earlier this month, plus new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best took to the job like a duck to water, our evenings have been filled with enormous amounts of entertainment.

Widely-adored Emmerdale actor Ryan Hawley has today unveiled an exciting new career move after landing an impressive role on long-standing veterinary series, All Creatures Great and Small. The soap star - best known for playing Robert Sugden in Emmerdale for just under a decade, having joined the show in 2014 - left fans heartbroken after he left the ITV show back in 2019.

Big Brother made its comeback last week and fans of the iconic series have already been treated to drama, wholesome moments, and, of course, heaps of laughter. Floral shirt-loving housemate Jordan Sangha was quick to win over viewers with his dry sense of humour and witty one-liners. But away from the cameras, what else do we know about Jordan? What age is he? Jordan is one of the younger contestants in the Big Brother house this year, as he turned 26-years-old on the show.