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After months of failed relationships and more than her fair share of misery, Emmerdale bosses have revealed that there could finally be a little sunshine on the horizon for Belle Dingle in the coming months. Regular viewers will have seen Belle embroiled in some fairly hefty storylines in recent years, including living with schizophrenia, being the victim of evil Lachlan White and most recently a failed affair with devious vet Jamie Tate and the death of her business partner Al Chapman.

An Emmerdale star has seemingly confirmed Caleb's true identity after dropping a clue about the character. Actress Jessie Elland, who plays Chloe in the popular soap, has made a comment about if she thinks her character will meet her dad in the show after Caleb, played by Will Ash, arrived in the Dales saying he was Cain's brother. Asked about Chloe getting to meet her dad one day, actress Jessie told the Mirror: "I don't know if we will but I think it would be really interesting," but when asked if Caleb was her dad, she remained coy.

They may be celebrating their 50th anniversary but those behind-the-scenes at Emmerdale won't simply be bringing cake and balloons for the occasion as the lives of its much-loved characters hang in the balance when a huge windstorm hits the Yorkshire Dales.

Hold onto your hats – and everything else for that matter – as Emmerdale celebrates its 50th birthday in style this week, when a killer storm ravages the village.The rural soap has seen all manner of high drama since it broadcast its first episode in 1972. Back then the show was a cosy lunchtime drama, centred on lives of the Sugden family on the Emmerdale Farm of the show’s original title. But as the eighties gave way to the nineties, the show was given a big makeover, moving to a teatime slot and famously dropping an entire jet plane on the village in its first big stunt episode.

It's been a big week for Emmerdale as the soap is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the cast collected the award for Best Serial Drama at the National Television Awards on Thuesday. Actor Mark Charnock, who has played the role of Marlon Dingle since 1996, also picked up the award for Serial Drama Performance for his portrayal of the aftermath of a devastating stroke attack.

Emmerdale looks set for explosive scenes during the ITV soap's 50th anniversary stunt week as Al Chapman and Chas Dingle's affair risks being exposed during an awkward scene with Kerry Wyatt. In upcoming scenes, the village will be changed forever as a devastating storm hits, kickstarting a chain reaction of events that will rock the Dales. While Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson has confirmed "deaths, destruction and lots of tears" for the ITV soap's explosive 50th anniversary.

Five of Emmerdale's very own leading ladies couldn't look further away from their characters after undergoing a 70s-inspirded makeover. Jessie Elland, Rosie Bentham, Katie Hill, Daisy Campbell and Karene Peter stepped back in time with a stylised photoshoot to mark the ITV soap's upcoming anniversary.

Fans are chomping at the bit to see all the action Emmerdale has planned for its 50th anniversary after plenty of teasing from the ITV soap's producers and with the realse of brand new trailers. The build-up to the huge cataclysmic event has already begun but it isn't until the official birthday episode on October 16th that the action will really begin.

Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson has revealed that the 50th anniversary ends with a "really big bang" that goes into the "new year" It has previously been revealed that the village will be changed forever as a devastating storm hits, kickstarting a chain reaction of events that will change the Dales forever. While earlier this month, Emmerdale fans were given their first glimpse at what to expect in the upcoming 50th anniversary episode. And teasing even more details on Thursday 6 October, the ITV soap's boss revealed new spoilers, including "deaths, destruction and lots of tears".

Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson has confirmed "death, destruction and lots of tears" for the ITV soap's explosive 50th anniversary. It has previously been revealed that the village will be changed forever as a devastating storm hits, kickstarting a chain reaction of events that will change the Dales forever. While earlier this month, Emmerdale fans were given their first glimpse at what to expect in the upcoming 50th anniversary episode.

Some of the stars of Emmerdale have undergone a glam makeover to mark the ITV soap's 50th anniversary. The whole month of October will be littered with drama to mark the special occasion but one week, starting on October 16, will focus on a devastating storm in the village that will affect the lives of every single villager.

Emmerdale fans have been given their first glimpse at what to expect in the upcoming 50th anniversary episode – which could see multiple deaths in the village. Show runners previously revealed the village will be changed forever as a devastating storm hits the Dales, kickstarting a chain reaction of events that will change the Dales forever. The special anniversary episode will air on Sunday 16 October and executive producer, Jane Hudson, previously said she wanted to make the hour-long special “a treat for all our loyal viewers”.

Emmerdale fans have been left reeling for all the right reasons after getting a hint at what's to come during the show's 50th anniversary celebrations next month. The ITV soap will be celebrating five decades on air with four weeks worth of action centred around one dramatic week.

Emmerdale has announced it will celebrate its 50th birthday next month with an hour-long episode.The special programme will air on Sunday October 16, exactly 50 years to the day since the ITV soap first appeared on screens in 1972.To celebrate the occasion, the show has unveiled an official cast photograph taken earlier this year outside the Woolpack pub in the Emmerdale village located in Yorkshire.The image features everyone from the longest-serving cast members to their newest additions, and even the Dingle family dog.The show’s executive producer, Jane Hudson, previously said they want to make the 50th birthday month “a treat for all our loyal viewers” which has them “gripped to the edge of their seats as the stories unfold”. Teasing what fans can expect ahead of the anniversary, Jane previously said: “We are very proud to be a jewel in Yorkshire's crown and want to make sure we celebrate our wonderful village and everyone who lives there.

Emmerdale's long-serving actor Jeff Hordley, who plays Cain Dingle, has said that he "could be next" to be axed from the soap, ahead of its 50th anniversary. The 52 year old is instantly recognisable to even those who haven't avidly watched every episode of the countryside-set programme, as he's played wayward Cain for an impressive 22 years and has been at the centre of some of the show's biggest storylines.

Emmerdale for his comeback. The I'm A Celebrity star is returning for the ITV soap's 50th anniversary celebrations later this year to reprise his role as Aaron Livesy. He shared a video as he enjoyed a pint in the Woolpack to his Instagram stories.

Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has revealed he is "saddened" after details concerning co-star Sally Dexter's exit from the hit soap were recently unveiled. Jeff, 52, who portrays Cain Dingle in the ITV soap, branded his on-screen mum Sally, 62, "brilliant" as it was revealed that her character Faith Dingle will be leaving Emmerdale later this year.

Emmerdale bosses have started dropping some major hints about what viewers can expect when the soap turns 50 later this year. The Yorkshire-based hit show will celebrate its anniversary this October, but sadly, it won't be an entirely joyous occasion for the characters, as the village will be hit by a gigantic story. Speaking to OK!, the ITV soap's executive producer Jane Hudson also revealed some of the storylines which will be affected by the drama, promising that the Dales will "never be the same again".

The village of Emmerdale will not be the same again from October onwards as a wind storm is set to shake up life in the Dales for every single resident. As fans know, the ITV soap's 50th anniversary is edging closer and there's set to be a month's worth of dramak with one very dramatic episode in amongst it all.

There's never really a good time to cross Kim Tate but Harriet Finch's decision to declare her love for the character's fiance Will Taylor before their wedding probably isn't the best. As Emmerdale viewers know, Kim is busy planning her nuptials.

Emmerdale bosses have finally revealed what fans can expect from the soap's huge 50th anniversary this year – revealing that three characters will be returning to the village especially. Speaking to OK! and and other reporters, the ITV soap's executive producer Jane Hudson said of the celebrations: "We have got every story imaginable. "We've got things that are going to make you laugh, make you cry, make you surprised, and stunts that are going to rock your world.

With Emmerdale’s huge milestone 50th birthday just around the corner, the cast and crew have been treated to an impressive Woolpack cake to mark the occasion. In snaps released of some of the cast, the likes of Lisa Riley, Jay Kontzle, and Mark Charnock beamed as they stood behind the large cake, which undeniably looked just like the iconic Yorkshire pub.The details on the cake included the ivy going up the front of the building, The Woolpack sign on the front, as well as a bench outside the pub with two pints of beer on.

Emmerdale fans were left floored on Thursday's episode as Amelia Spencer discovered that she's pregnant in a major twist on the hit ITV soap. During the latest instalment, Amelia collapsed due to taking weight gain syrup she bought off the internet after becoming obsessed with her body image. Amelia, who had been babysitting Thomas and dropped him while fainting, was then checked over in hospital.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a new twist on the ITV soap after Chas Dingle embarked in an affair with Al Chapman. Only recently, Chas has been turning to Al for support instead of husband Paddy Dingle after learning that her mother Faith Dingle's breast cancer has returned and it is incurable.

Emmerdale has been going strong for a little under 50 years. The ITV soap has become a fan favourite in that time and there are plenty of forums dedicated to storylines and theories.To celebrate the shows 50th anniversary in October producers Jane Hudson and Laura Shaw have said the big milestone will see a "golden month of celebration". It also looks like some old familiar faces could be returning, and some babies may be born.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a new twist on the ITV soap after Chloe Harris slept with Jacob Gallagher. During Wednesday's episode, Noah Dingle was left furious after he discovered that love interest Chloe had slept with his friend Jacob.

Emmerdale will celebrate its 50th birthday in October and fans of the soap can expect a month-long series of celebrations. Producers Jane Hudson and Laura Shaw have said the big milestone will see a "golden month of celebration". And it sounds as though the makers of the Yorkshire-based soap are going to be ramping up the drama, with Jane and Laura saying the month will include "more heartbreaks" than we've ever seen on the show and "secrets and lies are revealed." It also looks like some old familiar faces could be returning, and some babies may be born.

Emmerdale has been hit with Ofcom complaints over its Meena Jutla murder storyline on the ITV soap. Only recently, Meena (Paige Sandhu) held sister Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) and Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson) hostage in an abandoned barn and planned to kill them both in a horrific double murder plot. However, Manpreet and Vinny were saved by Liam Cavanagh as Meena escaped the crime scene on a lorry heading to Glasgow, although, she is set to return in upcoming scenes.

Emmerdale fans have already seen that there is no love lost between village bad boy Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and Al Chapman (Michael Wildman). But now ITV soap bosses have revealed that the pair’s ongoing feud is going to become even more toxic and will eventually escalate further until they are “constantly at war.” Speaking to OK! and other press outlets at a recent Emmerdale event, one of the show’s Executive Producers, Jane Hudson, teased what is to come for the duo in the coming months.

Emmerdale fans have predicted a new Meena Jutla pregnancy twist after the ITV soap teased a new baby arrival in the village later this year. Speaking to OK! and other press outlets recently, bosses Laura Shaw and Jane Hudson revealed that there will be a "new arrival before the year is out".They said: "There will be a baby arriving before the end of this year, but I think we've got enough female characters in the show to not be giving anything away.” However, when pressed further on which familiar face would fall pregnant, Jane remained tight-lipped, simply adding: "That's all I'm saying.There will be a new arrival before the year is out..." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .

Emmerdale is set for dramatic scenes later this year as the Dingle family face "life-changing" decisions with major "repercussions" for the entire village.Teasing what viewers can expect from the hit ITV soap in 2022, producer Laura Shaw revealed that the Dingles will be at the heart of the "biggest stories" that will even go into 2023. So far, the family has already had a dramatic start to the New Year with Aaron Dingle leaving, his little sister Liv Flaherty wrongly arrested for Ben Tucker's murder and Vinny Dingle escaping from village murderer Meena Jutla - to list a few.

Emmerdale has confirmed the identity of Meena Jutla's new love interest as Billy Fletcher. In upcoming scenes, the evil nurse, played by Paige Sandhu, will set her sights on Billy, played by Jay Kontzle, after her ex-boyfriend David Metcalfe dumped her for Victoria Sugden.

Emmerdale fans have predicted that Meena Jutla will pursue Billy Fletcher after the soap's executive producer confirmed that she is set to get a new love interest. Only recently, Meena declared war on David and Victoria after discovering her boyfriend had sent the latter a card declaring his love with the two pursuing a romance.

Meena Jutla is set to get a new love interest on Emmerdale after losing boyfriend David Metcalfe to Victoria Sugden. On Monday's episode, Meena declared war on David and Victoria after discovering her boyfriend had sent the latter a card declaring his love.

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