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Emmerdale's Mandy Dingle, played by Lisa Riley, shared her real-life journey from a 12-stone weight loss to dealing with painful side effects. The actress wowed fans when she revealed she'd slimmed down from a size 28 to a size 12 over 18 months, swapping takeaways for gym workouts and healthy meals. However, Lisa's transformation was just the start of her journey to body confidence.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out a twist that'll see Tom King's downfall after his attack on Vinny Dingle. Viewers of the ITV soap have already been struggling to watch as Tom's coercively controlling behaviour towards wife Belle continues to escalate.

Emmerdale fans think they've predicted Tom King's (James Chase) downfall following his violent attack on Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson). In a fit of rage, Tom struck Vinny on the head with an ornament and left him for dead.Thankfully, Vinny was taken to hospital and appeared to be recovering. Tom left Vinny behind, unaware if he was dead or alive after the attack.

Ever since Emmerdale welcomed newcomer Ella Forster to the village earlier this year, fans at home have been adamant that something about the bubbly receptionist didn’t quite add up. In fact, in the months Ella has been resident in the village, she has revealed very little about her life before starting work at the GP surgery - leading many fans to suspect that she may have a secret dark past. As regular viewers will know, Ella, played by former Coronation Street star Paula Lane, was first introduced back in January at a veterinary ball attended by Paddy Kirk and Mandy Dingle.

Emmerdale fans are convinced Ella Forster has an existing link to the village as they also demanded Liam Cavanagh ditch her for Chas Dingle. The character, played by former Coronation Street star Paula Lane, was first introduced to the ITV soap earlier this year during a veterinary ball.

Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk, played by Dominic Brunt, has a fascinating life off-screen, including a famous wife and an unusual side job. Paddy, who has been a staple on Emmerdale since 1997, has been married to characters Mandy Dingle, Emily Dingle, Rhona Goskirk, and Chas Dingle on the show. However, in real life, Dominic is happily married to fellow soap star Joanne Mitchell, and they have two sons together.

Emmerdale favourites Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) and Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) could be hearing the sound of wedding bells soon as Paddy is set to propose in the episode airing on Wednesday 27 March.Their relationship has been rocky recently with Paddy sharing a kiss with his soon to be ex-wife Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter). However, that drama is just a drop in the ocean compared to what the couple has been through from affairs to awful betrayals and second chances. It all started in 1997 when Paddy arrived in the Emmerdale village - where Mandy had been living since 1995, and she pretty much fell in love with him straight away.

Emmerdale's Lisa Riley has bravely opened up about her decision not to take a cancer test, despite her character's recent storyline and her own family history. In the recents scenes in the soap, the Dingle family were told they might carry a faulty gene that causes cancer, following Chas' breast cancer diagnosis. As a result of the news, they were all urged to get tested quickly.

It's been 23 years since they walked down the aisle in one of Emmerdale's most iconic weddings, and now Paddy Kirk and Mandy Dingle could be set to tie the knot once again.The soap favourites have had a tumultuous romance over the years, which has seen them split and rekindle many times. Mandy and Paddy have hit a rocky patch recently, with Paddy letting his partner down. He failed to stand up for her against a business associate and then went on to cheat on her by kissing ex Chas Dingle - leading to some tough moments for Mandy.

Emmerdale's Paddy Kirk has had more than a few lifetimes' worth of drama in the Dales set soap, so it wouldn't be surprising if actor Dominic Brunt was starting to look his age, plus a couple of years. But despite Paddy's four marriages, various affairs, bereavement and his recent mental health struggles, he is still looking very fresh faced - and fans can't believe Dominic's real age.

The Dingles brace themselves for bad news as they discover whether or not they are carriers of the BRCA2 gene after Chas Dingle’s (Lucy Pargeter) diagnosis in latest Emmerdale spoilers. Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), Caleb Miligan (Will Ash) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) prepare themselves to open their test results after the news that they could carry the BRCA2 gene. Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) is relieved when Cain tests negative, but Cain can’t help but feel guilty about Chas' ordeal.The Miligans are all pleased when Caleb tests negative - which means Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope) is in the clear too.

Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) is on edge with her operation coming up in Emmerdale spoilers, but still only allows herself two weeks off from work at the Woolpack. Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) fears his mum isn’t facing up to the reality of the upcoming surgery. However, it’s Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) who manages to get Chas to open up and she reveals she’s fearing the worst.

Emmerdale star Natalie J Robb has shared an important message to viewers after sharing how she faced her own health scare amid the soap's latest hard-hitting storyline. The actress appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Friday (March 1) alongside her co-stars in a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming scenes.

Emmerdale fans have been left fearing for Belle Dingle's safety after her husband Tom King once again showed his true colours in an explosive overreaction for failing to get his own way. Things all kicked off on the day of the couple's wedding, when Tom brutally scolded his bride for wanting to open a letter from her late mother Lisa, after the ceremony.

The cast of Emmerdale are no strangers to long days of filming from early makeup calls to late night shoots. And some of the longest days for cast members can be when they’re all together, for example during a wedding. Waiting around guests or members of the bridal party can get a little tedious so during the filming of Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King’s (James Chase) nuptials, OK! went behind the scenes and asked the cast how exactly they keep themselves occupied.

Emmerdale star Paula Lane has said she's 'besotted' as she welcomed a new addition to her family just days after making her debut in the ITV soap. The actress recently joined the show as newcomer Ella.

The Dingles are in for a tough time; latest Emmerdale spoilers have revealed as Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) opens up about her cancer diagnosis and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) is outcast by the family. Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) sits by Cain Dingle’s (Jeff Hordley) bedside waiting for him to wake up after he collapsed following Aaron's vicious attack at the garage. Chas' contempt for her son is clear when Aaron asks her about Cain’s condition.

Since first making her Emmerdale debut back in 1995 as Mandy Dingle, actress Lisa Riley has quickly cemented her place in soap history of one of the show’s most beloved stars. Well known for her bubbly personality and infectious joy, Mandy has been at the heart of some of Emmerdale’s most thrilling storylines over the past three decades, including her on-off again romance with Paddy Kirk, and the surprising revelation that she had adopted her son Vinny, while in a relationship with Vinny’s abusive dad Paul Ashdale.

Emmerdale fans have been casting their verdict on newcomer Ella as Paula Lane made her debut in the Dales. The actress has joined the ITV soap eight years after leaving Coronation Street where she played Kylie Platt.

Emmerdale fans have made the same prediction about Paddy Kirk after slamming his 'vile' behaviour towards girlfriend Mandy Dingle. The pair have been back together for a few months following the end of Paddy's marriage to Chas Dingle as a result of her affair with Al Chapman.

Eight years on since soap fans saw Coronation Street star Paula Lane grace the cobbles, the much loved actress has finally returned to our screens, this time in rival soap Emmerdale. Making her debut as the character Ella Forster, fans will first see the new character when she loses her job after sticking up for Mandy Dingle, the girlfriend of Paddy Kirk, at the annual veterinary ball.

Former Coronation Street star Paula Lane has shared how she thinks she may have 'manifested' her new role in Emmerdale as she admits the gap between her two soap roles wasn't on purpose. The actress will first be seen in the Dales as the ITV soap's newcomer Ella next week.

Paula Lane may be best known as Coronation Street’s Kylie Platt, but the actress reveals she’s swapping the cobbles for the countryside as she heads to the Woolpack for her Emmerdale debut as Ella Forster. Paula spent six years in Corrie that ended in 2016 with Kylie’s murder by Clayton Hibbs, and she’s now looking forward to the change of soap scenery. “I think it’s a natural fit and, obviously, I’m from Yorkshire, too,” she says.

Ever since Emmerdale favourite Bear Wolf arrived on our screens back in 2019 as Paddy Kirk’s long lost father, the former wrestler with a heart of gold has cemented his place in the hearts of viewers across the country. Whether it was rebuilding his relationship with his estranged son Paddy, or forming a close knit friendship group with Marlon Dingle, Mary Goskirk and even Mandy Dingle, Bear truly delighted audiences with his seamless transition into village life.

Emmerdale actor Steve Halliwell, who played Zak Dingle on the ITV soap, sadly died on Friday as his family paid a heartbreaking tribute to the "most amazing father" following the news of his death aged 77.

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 fans were left devastated following the latest episode as Eric Pollard (played by Chris Chittell) delivered a cruel and low blow when he broke up with his girlfriend Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop). The heartbreaking scenes, which were a far cry from the exciting news that Torvill and Dean are appearing in the Dales for a special Christmas episode, were particularly hard for viewers as they knew the truth - that Eric was only making the decision to end his relationship as a result of discovering he had Parkinson's disease.

Emmerdale star Christopher Chittell has played the iconic character of Eric Pollard for almost 40 years, making him the soap's longest-serving actor. Christopher, 75 first joined the hit ITV soap in June 1986 and his first scenes aired in late September of that same year. It's no surprise that over the years the actor has been at the heart of some major storylines, including most recently, a devastating diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

Emmerdale legend Eric Pollard has been diagnosed with Parkinson's, the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, in some heartbreaking scenes. Eric is played by the soap’s longest-serving star, Chris Chittell, and has been in the village for 37 years.

A number of Emmerdale actors have been left saying 'oh my God' as their co-star Bradley Johnson shared some special news. The actor took to Instagram on Sunday (October 29) to offer an update from his holiday with girlfriend Sammie Johnstone.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've rumbled a secret twist following the latest instalment, as there was an unexpected storyline development that revealed Craig Reed had been killed. As the character lay dead in a field outside the village, a dramatic montage started to play out that showed it could be any number of the Dingle family members.

Dingle court assembles in scenes set to air in November as the murder of Lydia Dingle’s (Karen Blick) rapist leaves them all under suspicion in Emmerdale. But can Lydia crack the case before the police get involved? The Dingles are under fire from one another as they try to find out who killed Craig Reed (Ben Addis) after his body is found in the fields at Home Farm by Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle). Realising one of the Dingles is to blame, the entire family head to the Woolpack for a lock-in.

Emmerdale's Lydia Dingle is finally set to speak out about her rape, the show's spoilers have revealed. In recent months, Lydia's old friend Craig Reed has come onto the scene after the pair bumped into one another at a job fair. Lydia revealed all about her baby tragedy, confirming that Craig was the father of the little one – but as they bonded, they nearly shared a kiss.

Lydia Dingle’s rape ordeal will be discovered in Emmerdale next week as show spoilers predict a dramatic few days in the Dales.

Emmerdale star Daisy Campbell has declared her love for co-star Lisa Riley as they were seen enjoying a belated celebration after joining together to share their sadness over an exit. The actress turned 20 at the end of last month but it wasn't long before she headed off on holiday with another of her castmates, Rosie Bentham.

A new spoiler for Thursday night's episode of Emmerdale sees Amelia Spencer's social media venture take a dark turn. Amelia (played by Daisy Campbell) has been throwing all of her efforts into building an online following, and her dad, Dan, is furious when he finds out she's been skipping college to do so. In a bid to make her stop, Dan confiscates Amelia's phone and laptop, after her concerned boyfriend, Noah Dingle, told him that he had seen suggestive messages from Amelia's followers on her phone.