ITV Emmerdale star's worrying health update as they share picture from hospital bed

Coronation Street star Jane Danson may be in a 'rival' soap but she seems very much interested in what's set to come in Emmerdale. The actress is famed for playing Leanne Battersby in the ITV soap having joined back in 1997.

Emmerdale fans were quick to praise an emotional scene which took place during Wednesday evening’s visit to the dales, as Chastity Dingle bravely plucked up the courage to view her mastectomy scars for the first time. As regular viewers will know, earlier this year Chas was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer and opted to have both of her breasts removed in a radical mastectomy procedure to avoid succumbing to the disease like her mother Faith.

This Morning star Michelle Elman revealed this week that she'd split from her fiancé after just 24 hours after discovering he'd been cheating on her.The author and life coach took to her social media over the weekend to share the huge life update, telling her followers: "All this f*****g sucks, I was engaged for 24 hours". In an update posted late on Monday, 29 April, Michelle revealed she had actually been "trying for a baby for 3 months" and was currently enjoying the last day of a solo trip she wanted to take before getting pregnant.The star - whose Instagram tagline is Queen of Boundaries - also said she'd been "overcome by all the love" she'd received since sharing the shocking love life update.

Love Island winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan have announced their engagement.The pair announced the exciting news alongside snaps of their romantic proposal on social media. Kai gushed over his wife-to-be as he captioned the post: "Introducing the next Mrs Fagan.

Charley Webb has left her fans and followers in stitches as she shared the moment her son surprised her with his unexpected use of some 'naughty' words. The former Emmerdale star took to Instagram to share a video she had taken of her young son, Ace.

Emmerdale fans are wondering if a scene in the latest episode gave away Tom King's looming downfall.

Gus Malcolms made a surprise offer to ex Rhona Goskirk this week in Emmerdale, despite their ongoing feud over baby Ivy. It seems the new dad could have a change of heart.

Emmerdale's Gus Malcolms blindsided fans when he had a sudden change of heart this week, and even went so far as to make an unexpected proposition to Rhona Goskirk amidst their ongoing feud. As regular viewers will know, Gus had previously shown his nasty side towards Rhona in court, as their fight for custody of baby Ivy resulted in both parties being arrested.

Emmerdale's Vinny Dingle is walking a dangerous path on the ITV soap, as he has come close to working out the extent of villainous Tom King's control over wife Belle Dingle. Vinny nearly stumbled across the app that Tom had been using to keep tabs on Belle's phone, leading to him carrying out a serious attack on poor Vinny to keep him quiet.

An Emmerdale star has been given the boot for gross misconduct on the ITV soap. In a shocking turn of events, Victoria Sugden, played by Isabel Hodgins, was sacked from her job in tonight's episode.The character had been having a tough time following her break up with Jacob Gallagher and ended up shattering a glass while making a pizza in the kitchen. Despite thinking she'd cleaned it all up, Jai Sharma found a shard under the pepperoni - which he'd planted there - and promptly fired Victoria.

An Emmerdale character has been given the boot for gross misconduct on the ITV soap. In a dramatic turn of events, Victoria Sugden found herself jobless after a mishap in the kitchen.

An Emmerdale favourite has heartbreakingly ended her relationship with her boyfriend following a brief romance.

Emmerdale's Jacob Gallagher, portrayed by Joe-Warren Plant, might be waving goodbye to the village after an impressive 14-year stint. In a recent twist that's got fans on the edge of their seats, Tuesday's episode (April 16) saw Jacob mulling over a life-changing study opportunity in Berlin, courtesy of Dr Liam Cavanagh.The prospect of leaving his love interest, Victoria Sugden, with whom he shares a rollercoaster romance, has left him torn. Drama escalated when Victoria got wind of Jacob's secret academic offer and encouraged him to chase his ambitions, potentially spelling the end for both his character on the beloved soap and their rocky relationship.

Former Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has offered an update after he announced that he was having surgery this week. The actor took to social media earlier this week as he posted about being in hospital and going under the knife.

Emmerdale fans were left in hysterics after Kerry Wyatt, played by Laura Norton, was seen praying to a picture of pop icon Cher for a miracle. In Tuesday night's episode (April 16), the ITV soap kicked off with Kerry kneeling before a lit candle and a framed photo, seemingly praying for financial help to cover Amy and Matty's wedding costs. However, as the camera zoomed out, it was revealed that she was actually praying to the Believe singer.

Many celebrities have marked National Sibling Day last Wednesday, 10 April, paying tribute to their beloved brother or sister. Among these, are siblings who have shared a closer bond than others having starred alongside each other on a soap as they bear an uncanny resemblance or have been in the public eye. We've come to know the siblings on our favourite soaps, from the Mitchells on EastEnders or the Platts on Coronation Street – family affairs on screen have often sparked family rifts in another drama-filled storyline.

Eric Braeden is updating fans on his health.

Actor Reece Dinsdale is no stranger to soaps. He not only played Emmerdale's villainous Paul Ashdale, until the character was killed off in an explosion back in 2021, but he also starred in Coronation Street, where he played Michelle Keegan's on-screen father, Joe McIntyre. And the star once admitted he wouldn't have made his way on to the Cobbles if it hadn't have been for Michelle's acting skills.

Emmerdale viewers are convinced a messy new love triangle could soon be on the horizon after Charles Anderson’s proposal to Manpreet Sharma was hastily shot down by the bride to be during Wednesday night’s (10 April) visit to the Dales. As regular viewers will know, earlier this week Charles’ mum Claudette Anderson unsubtly suggested that her son, the village vicar, should be married to Manpreet rather than “living in sin” in an attempt to earn the favour of the new Bishop.

Emmerdale's Jacob Gallagher, played by Joe-Warren Plant, could be set to leave the village after 14 years on the ITV soap, as the budding young medic is offered a placement abroad, which might result in his departure from the show.The news comes just weeks after fans bid farewell to Jacob's father David Metcalfe and hints at a potential heartbreaking split on the cards. As regular viewers will know, Jacob has recently discovered that his father, David Metcalfe, is permanently staying in London after he fled the village last year once the truth about Jacob and Victoria's relationship came to light.