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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.

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 star Reece Dinsdale has returned to the hit ITV soap albeit in a slightly different role.The actor, 63, is best known for playing villain Paul Ashdale with the character killed off in 2021 and he has since been working as a on-off director behind-the-scenes. Reece has been working on the most recent storyline involving Dan Spencer, played by Liam Fox, as the ITV soap explores how one punch has the potential to kill. Speaking to Digital Spy recently, Dan star Liam, 53, praised Reece's "passionate" directing.

ITV soap Emmerdale is known for its explosive weddings, with previous twists including kidnaps and deadly storms. So it comes as no surprise that Charity Dingle and Mackenzie Boyd’s nuptials will be anything but smooth sailing.To celebrate the upcoming wedding, OK! was lucky enough to travel to the Yorkshire Dales to learn everything about the dramatic will-they-won't-they ceremony, as well as have a sneak peek at filming.

A former Emmerdale and Coronation Street actor is said to be so skint that he hasn't got ‘a pot to p**s in’ after he was axed from both soaps.

Emmerdale's Reece Dinsdale has announced his return to Coronation Street — 12 years after his character was killed off the cobbles.Taking to Twitter earlier this week, Reece, 62, who played Joe McIntyre on the ITV soap, tweeted: "I start #Corrie for real tomorrow. Proper grown-up meeting with the script team over in Manchester.

Samantha Giles has revealed she was rushed to hospital with a mystery illness as she thanked NHS staff on Saturday 19 March.The soap actress, 50, revealed her health issues as she shared a tweet to thank the NHS staff at Liverpool Womens Hospital. She wrote: "Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today. #NHS" followed by a purple heart emoji.

Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale announced that he was leaving the ITV soap for a second time on Thursday as he takes a break from his directing duties.The actor, 62, played villain Paul Ashdale before his character was killed off earlier this year and the soap star had since been working as a director behind-the-scenes.

Emmerdale fans have predicted drama for Jimmy and Nicola King after he kissed Mandy Dingle on Wednesday's episode. On Thursday, Jimmy was found not guilty after awaiting to hear if he was facing prison after crashing his truck in the village which killed villain Paul Ashdale, played by actor Reece Dinsdale, earlier this year.

Emmerdale fans were left amused over a "socially distanced" kiss between Jimmy King and Mandy Dingle on Wednesday's episode after the two characters ended up bonding during his tense trial week. Jimmy (Nick Miles) has been left tense during his court appearances as he waits to hear if he is facing prison after crashing his truck in the village which killed villain Paul Ashdale, played by actor Reece Dinsdale.

Mandy Dingle’s wedding to the evil Paul Ashdale was one of the biggest storylines on Emmerdale this year and now actor Reece Dinsdale has found himself back on the set again.

Emmerdale next week as spoilers confirm a dramatic twist in Jimmy King's love life, according to The Mirror.Recent events in the Dales have meant that Jimmy's character has struggled, leading to a potential split between him and his wife Nicola.Jimmy was the driver of the truck that crashed into the barn and killed Paul Ashdale, Mandy Dingle's fiancé.Whilst the village have forgiven Jimmy, knowing it was a tragic accident and that Paul was abusing his son Vinny, Jimmy has struggled to move

Actor Reece Dinsdale delighted fans by showing off his impressive body transformation after giving up crisps for ten weeks. The Emmerdale star revealed just how much of an effect giving up his guilty pleasure had on him as he sported a noticeably slimmer face in a picture shared on his Twitter.

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Reece Dinsdale has been involved in some dark storylines since joining Emmerdale as character Paul Ashdale in April 2020.The soap star turned up in the Yorkshire Dales as the former boyfriend of Mandy Dingle and the real father of Vinny Dingle, who was raised by Mandy when Paul left them. And Emmerdale fans were left shocked on Thursday night when the soap villain met his grisly death in a huge barn explosion.

Emmerdale promised at least one major character will be killed off during stunt week and they didn't disappoint as the shock death was revealed in Thursday's episode. After Liv Flaherty, Jimmy King and Vinny Dingle were all touch and go at the hospital, it was ultimately villian Paul Ashdale who lost his life.

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Nothing gets us going quite like a disastrous week in soap land - and how better to kick off a week like that than with a dramatic flash forward of a 999 call? Monday’s episode of Emmerdale did just that. Considering this is the week that fan favourite Mandy Dingle (played by Lisa Riley) is set to marry Paul Ashdale (played Reece Dinsdale), we couldn’t help wondering whether her much-anticipated wedding is set to end in tragedy.

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Lisa Riley's 'Emmerdale' wedding dress is inspired by 'Bridgerton' and 'RuPaul's Drag Race UK'. The 44-year-old star's character Mandy Dingle is set to get married to gambling addict Paul Ashdale (Reece Dinsdale) next week, and she's opened up on the pop culture inspirations behind her gown.

Emmerdale viewers were left scratching their heads over Mandy Dingle’s oversight.

If you’re an Emmerdale fan then you’ll have seen there’s some dodgy business going on in the Dales at present. Paul Ashdale is being blackmailed by newcomer Connor, who is threatening to reveal Paul’s gambling habits if he doesn’t give him the money he wants.

Reece Dinsdale has been involved in some dark storylines since joining Emmerdale as character Paul Ashdale in April 2020.The soap star turned up in the dales as the former boyfriend of Mandy Dingle and the real father of Vinny Dingle, who was raised by Mandy when Paul left them. Since he's been back Paul has threatened to destroy Mandy and Vinny's lives by mentally and physically abusing his son and his out of control gambling habit.