ITV Emmerdale welcomes former Corrie star Paula Lane as newcomer 'embarking on a new chapter'

Neighbours, the returning soap that has been playing elsewhere (Channel 5 and previously the BBC in the UK, has been released by its new home – streamer Freevee.The series will return to screens on 18 September, with new episodes releasing daily, Monday-Thursday, at 7 a.m. BST, on Amazon Freevee in the UK and the U.S.

Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has left fans shocked at the price of a meet Santa experience at his family farm, where he is charging up to £54 for children's tickets. Kelvin, 39, is best known for having played Andy Sugden in ITV soap Emmerdale and winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2019, but in recent years has pivoted away from the Dales drama and into real-life farming.

When most people think of Emmerdale’s much loved matriarch Faith Dingle, the first name that springs to mind is Sally Dexter, who captured the hearts of the nation with her heartbreaking portrayal of the character’s battle and subsequent death - as a result of breast cancer. But long before Sally took the reins, the character was portrayed by another familiar face, Gillian Jephcott, who famously played the role from 2000 to 2004.

A new face is set to arrive in Emmerdale in the new year, with Caleb Milligan's estranged wife Ruby Fox-Milligan making her way to the village. Actress Beth Cordingly has been cast in the role of Ruby and will make her soap debut in January 2024. Ruby is described as both fiery and unpredictable, and is a devoted mum to son Nicky (Lewis Cope) who arrived in the village in December 2022, alongside father Caleb (William Ash).

For over 20 years, Emmerdale fans have watched Rhona Goskirk’s life unfold on screen, after the much-loved vet first set foot in the village all the way back in 2001. Throughout her time on the show, Rhona’s life has been far from quiet, with a number of gripping storylines having kept us on the edges of our seats over the years, including giving birth to son Leo, who was born with Down’s Syndrome and battling a dangerous painkiller addiction.

Paula Lane has joined the cast of Emmerdale, and will be making her on screen debut in a matter of months.The TV star lives in Yorkshire with her husband of nine years, fellow soap star Tom Shaw, and their two children, Arthur and Penny. The 37 year old regularly shares snaps of inside her stunning family home on social media, delighting fans with a glimpse of her cosy interiors.The home features exposed brick walls throughout, giving it a cool, rustic vibe.

Emmerdale star Matthew Wolfenden has confirmed that he is working on a new project just days after his exit aired on the soap.The David Metcalfe actor left the Dales after almost two decades of playing the iconic shopkeeper. It comes amid a time of change for the star who recently confirmed he was calling time on his marriage to former co-star Charley Webb, who he shares three children with.

Emmerdale viewers have begged for ITV bosses to kill off Amy Wyatt (played by Natalie Ann Jamieson) after it was revealed that she has secretly been hiding where Chloe Harris is living with her son Reuben. The truth was unveiled during Thursday night's episode of the ITV soap, 30 November, when fans watched as Amy went to visit her sister in a poky flat down a hidden corridor. It turned out that Amy had lied to her longtime boyfriend Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) about not knowing Chloe's whereabouts since she left the village in a desperate bid to get away from her former fiancé.

Emmerdale's beloved Matthew Wolfenden, known to many as David Metcalfe, might be taking a break from the soap world to spend quality time with his rumoured new love interest Heather Scott Martin.This comes after his split from former co-star and wife Charley Webb. Matthew, who has been a regular on Emmerdale since 2006, recently said goodbye to the show, leaving many fans heartbroken.

Emmerdale viewers were left utterly baffled at the end of tonight's instalment, Thursday 30 November, as David Metcalfe (played by Matthew Wolfenden) finally left the village seemingly without his son Theo in tow. The character's departure had been teased for weeks, due to Matthew's sign-up in a pantomime over the Christmas season.

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Emmerdale viewers are convinced that a particularly heart-wrenching conversation between David Metcalfe (played by Matthew Wolfenden) and his elderly dad Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) was a foreboding glimpse at a tragic end in the former's exit plot.The ITV soap is gearing up to say goodbye to David during Thursday night's instalment, and fans have mixed feelings about the character's departure from the village. David has long been a fixture in the Yorkshire Dales, and has provided much comic relief and romantic drama with his various relationship difficulties.

Coronation Street fans were left doing a double take as one of the soap's former stars returned to soapland - but in Emmerdale. It was announced last week that Paula Lane will be heading for the Dales in the new year and started filming on the Yorkshire-based soap this week.

Emmerdale viewers have predicted serious heartbreak to come in David Metfcalfe's exit story from the ITV soap, as the shopkeeper (played by Matthew Wolfenden, who recently announced he and wife Charley Webb had split up,) finally discovered the truth about his stepson Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) secretly having a relationship with his ex Victoria Sugden (Isobel Hodgins). Unfortunately, only a day after celebrating his birthday and finding out what his university-age stepson was doing behind his back, David was faced with the devastating realisation that his dad Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) has also been lying to him.

Coronation Street star Todd Boyce may not have completely shed his Stephen Reid persona as he looked 'devilish' in his latest update. The actor, who left the ITV soap as the serial killer last month (October), took to social media with a snap of himself in rehearsals for his next job.

Former Coronaion Street star Helen Flanagan has announced she is to make her stage acting debut in what she describes as the "perfect" role. Helen, known to millions as Rosie Webster in Corrie, is to make her theatrical stage debut as Miss Scarlett in the world premiere UK tour of Cluedo 2.

Singer and TV host Marvin Humes has opened up about how he started his family with a special night, shortly following his wedding to Rochelle. Speaking to his fellow I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! campmates Nella Rose and Josie Gibson, Marvin, 38, explained how he proposed to Rochelle, 34.

Emmerdale's Mackenzie Boyd, played by Lawrence Robb, has been causing a stir in the village since his arrival in 2020. His love life has been particularly tumultuous, with fans hooked on his romantic escapades. Mackenzie's most recent love interest is fan favourite Charity Dingle, however, he couldn't stay faithful and ended up cheating on her with Chloe Harris just weeks before their wedding.

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! star Sam Thompson was tackled by a famous rapper's security guard during a heated argument in a New York City nightclub. Before joining the jungle, the 31 year old TV celeb got "hammered" and ended up in a big tussle with the rapper's bouncer over an unlit cigar.

Emmerdale viewers have watched as Mackenzie Boyd (played by Lawrence Robb) lost his son Reuben as Chloe Harris (Jessie Elland) fled the village. Chloe was heartbroken when she discovered Mack was still in love with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) and thought they could continue playing happy families. Unfortunately it seems there may be more heartache for Mack after Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw revealed Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) is hiding a big secret.