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Yesterday saw former Coronation Street star Matthew Marsden announce the surprising news that he's become a father for the seventh time.Taking to social media on Friday, the Cobbles alum - who played mechanic Chris Collins on the show between 1995 until 1998 - revealed that wife Nadine Metcalf had given birth to what is their second child together. Matthew shared a heart-melting snap of his newborn with his 15,200 Instagram followers, showing the latest addition to his family swaddled in a sweet cotton blanket, adored with multicoloured footprints, and wearing a white hat on their head.The former soap star - who left the show before exploring a pop music career, as well as acting in the US - simply captioned his post: "Blessed. #babiesofinstagram".

Emmerdale viewers are about to get a blast from the past in upcoming scenes, as agent of chaos Thomas King is reportedly set to return to the Dales to wreck havoc on the village’s residents. First appearing in 2004, Tom left the Dales in 2013 as he planned to runaway and start a new life with his girlfriend Belle Dingle after he was embroiled in a vicious stalking storyline with her aunt, Chas Dingle.

With just days left to go until Coronation Street’ s Daisy Midgley (Charlotte Jordan) is set to tie the knot with Daniel Osborne (Rob Mallard) as part of an ongoing storyline which will see the Cobbles favourite suffer a vicious acid attack - many of the couple’s relatives will soon be returning to our screens as part of the big day. Among those relatives, will be Christina Boyd, Daisy’s long lost mum, which will see acting heavyweight Amy Robbins once again return to the soap to bring her patented brand of charm and talent to the role.

Emmerdale fans were left stunned earlier this week when Laurel Thomas actress Charlotte Bellamy celebrated a huge birthday milestone on Sunday 19 March.Taking to social media , one viewer shared a sweet birthday tribute to the soap star as they wrote: "Happy 50th birthday to this lovely lady have a great day Charlotte" followed by celebratory emojis. However, fans were left both stunned and distracted by the post as they hadn't realised Charlotte is 50 as they shared their amazement after learning her real age. One soap watcher said: "Happy birthday she looks amazing xx" followed with heart emojis.

Samson Dingle teased his Emmerdale exit after finding out his exam results in Thursday night's episode. Samson, who is portrayed by Sam Hall, has been in the centre of village drama of late after blackmailing his cousin Noah Dingle for his inheritance money from the Tates. He also conceived a baby with Amelia Spencer last year, who gave birth in October – but Samson refuses to have anything to do with their child.

Holby City actress Jaye Jacobs will soon be seen back in the emergency department as she joins the cast of Casualty. Jacobs, who starred as nurse-turned-ward sister Donna Jackson in the recently ended BBC medical drama, will make her entrance on its sister show in April.

Emmerdale's Belle Dingle's new love interest appears to be "sealed" amid an ITV soap villain's "return". It was reported on Tuesday that Thomas King is reportedly set for an "explosive" return to the hit ITV soap after ten years.Thomas, whose dad is late killer Carl King, is apparently making a shocking comeback next month and will be played by newcomer James Chase.

Emmerdale fans were left confused on Wednesday night's episode as Manpreet Sharma almost found herself in danger when Alex Moore decided to rob the surgery. Earlier this week, Alex, who is using Naomi Walters and is faking their romance, was left excited after he overheard Manpreet’s phone call about the surgery’s drug delivery as he quickly made a furtive phone call.

Since the first episode aired more than 50 years ago in 1972, the Emmerdale cast have experienced plenty of dramatic moments on screen over the years. But there have been more than a few dramatic off-screen moments too, with some cast members undergoing major beauty transformations. Whether it’s Lisa Riley’s dramatic 12 stone weight loss, or Isabel Hodgins chopping off her long locks in favour of a dramatic pixie cut, the cast members have braved some jaw dropping looks over the years.

Jane McDonald took to Twitter on Wednesday as she revealed her delight at a major career milestone, and her fans couldn't have been happier for her.The singer and presenter was clearly thrilled at the compliment as she wrote: "Flippin' eck! I’ve been referenced in three of my favourite TV shows recently which is so exciting!"Thanks so much for the fabulous mention guys! I LOVE my soaps! @emmerdale @bbceastenders @itvcorrie #CoronationStreet #Emmerdale #Eastenders."WATCH: Jane McDonald almost at a loss for words as she delivers exciting updateAlongside her message, Jane posted an image taken from an episode of Emmerdale showing a door plaque which read: "Leading to The Jane McDonald Room".SEE: Jane McDonald sends fans wild in ultra-skinny jeans and glamorous sunglasses for exciting new updateThe star's followers rushed to share their excitement, with one writing: "It was brilliant and it made me smile but OMG how great it would be if you appeared as yourself in one of them, popping in for a drink in The Vic, The Woolpack or The Rovers maybe".Flippin' eck! I’ve been referenced in three of my favourite tv shows recently which is so exciting! Thanks so much for the fabulous mention guys! I LOVE my soaps! @emmerdale @bbceastenders @itvcorrie#CoronationStreet #Emmerdale #Eastenders pic.twitter.com/kg2u2waaaqJane had a sweet reaction to being featured on her favourite showsOthers commented: "Our National Treasure Jane, you deserve everything that comes your way, [you're] absolutely priceless," and: "I think you should be invited as a special guest on Emmerdale to officially open The Jane McDonald Room, Jane…"Jane has been busier than ever recently, having completed a sell-out tour that fans raved about and filming more than one

Emmerdale villain Thomas King is reportedly set for an "explosive" return to the hit ITV soap after ten years.Thomas, whose dad is late killer Carl King, is apparently making a shocking comeback next month and will be played by newcomer James Chase. Viewers will recall that Thomas, who was previously played by Mark Flanagan, terrorised the village in 2013 by stalking Chas Dingle.

Emmerdale spoilers look set for explosive scenes next week as Caleb Milligan catches Gabby Thomas and Nicky amid their secret romance. Viewers will recall that Nicky started working as a nanny last year at Home Farm and it wasn't long until he caught the attention of Gabby - with the two since embarking in a steamy affair.

Emmerdale looks set for explosive scenes next week when Mackenzie "Mack" Boyd discovers the gender of pregnant Chloe Harris' baby after their one-night stand last year. Viewers will recall that Mackenzie had a drunken night of passion with Chloe last year after an argument with partner Charity Dingle after she tragically lost their baby.

In the world of soaps, there's no such thing as a straightforward wedding and if we know the couple are planning to tie the knot, you know there's going to be a dramatic storyline to follow. Soap weddings provide some of the most memorable episodes with some often being shown across a one hour special or across two days in a crazy storyline which has us hooked every time. No matter where the wedding is if it's in Walford, Weatherfield or the Yorkshire Dales we are sure to see the big day take a tragic and dramatic turn for the worst.

Emmerdale, Fiona Wade reveals to HELLO! her reasons for saying farewell to the role of Priya Sharma, a part she has played for over a decade. "I've always been ambitious, and I like to step out of my comfort zone, even if it's terrifying. Fear is okay. It is what you do with it that counts.

Charley Webb has revealed that her "lovely" mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2015 aged just 64.Taking to Instagram on Sunday in an emotional Mother's Day post, the former Emmerdale star, 35, admitted "every day is a challenge" and added: "Even though she’s still here, I miss her." Sharing a sweet picture of herself with her mum from her wedding day to Matthew Wolfenden in 2018, Charley penned: "In 2015, our lovely Mum was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was 64. "This last 8 years have been a learning curve, a grieving process and something all of her children have struggled with.

Charley Webb enjoyed a reunion with her former Emmerdale co-stars Emma Atkins and Lucy Pargeter on Friday night.Taking to Instagram, the former Debbie Dingle star, 35, posed for a heartwarming selfie with Charity Dingle star Emma, 47, and Chas Dingle star Lucy, 46. In the snap, Charley held onto a drink as she posed to the camera while Emma beamed and Lucy smiled as they enjoyed their reunion together.

Fans of Emmerdale followed a huge gaffe on the show, amid Leyla Hardin's dramatic kidnap storyline. Viewers of the show have been gripped as Leyla was kidnapped by drug dealer Callum after she got arrested, and in one clip from the show, her son Jacob could be seen going out to search for her in a car driven by Suzy.

Emmerdale characters Chloe Harris and Sarah Sugden have spent quite a few weeks M.I.A from the village, but fans will be delighted to know that the pair are back – and they’re bringing drama with them. The women decided to take a hiatus from Yorkshire life after Sarah discovered that Mackenzie Boyd is the father of Chloe’s unborn baby. In scenes due to air next week, Chloe and Sarah make their way back to Emmerdale amid the preparations for the upcoming nuptials of Mack and Charity Dingle.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi has revealed she previously refused to film scenes in her underwear for the ITV soap. The actress, 40, who portrays Leyla Cavanagh in Emmerdale, recalled the moment on Steph's Packed Lunch on Thursday, sharing how she was reluctant to take part in the scene, where she was due to be wearing just her bra and pants.

Emmerdale fans witnessed a dramatic exit on Thursday evening, after a character left and Leyla Harding’s kidnapping ordeal came to an end. Villain Callum left the soap a year after joining, in tense scenes that saw an armed stand-off with police after he tried to kill Leyla. Earlier in the week, Callum kidnapped Leyla after he’d attacked Suzy the day before, leaving her for dead after hitting her with a brick.

Since arriving on our screens in December 2022 as Caleb Milligan, Emmerdale star William Ash has captured the hearts of viewers around the country as the long lost brother of Cain and Chastity Dingle. Arriving in the wake of his mum Faith Dingle’s death, viewers were suspicious about what had brought him to the Yorkshire village, with several fans questioning why Cain had kept his identity a secret for so long.

Emmerdale fans have been left convinced that Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi) could be killed off, after she is kidnapped by drug-dealer Callum (Tom Ashley). Having been involved in a plot to destroy Callum's reputation and land him in jail, recovering addict Leyla found her life hanging in the balance when Callum was ultimately let go by police. He then demanded that she pay him back by transporting a drugs haul for him, but when this didn't go to plan, Leyla soon found herself in even further danger.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they know who Caleb Milligan really is - and why he seems so set on taking Kim Tate down. After a character returned to the ITV soap in recent days, fans were left believing Caleb's hiding his true identity as he continued to grow closer to his neighbours.

Emmerdale's Manpreet Sharma star Rebecca Sarker sent fans wild on Tuesday night as she enjoyed a sweet reunion with Meena Jutla star Paige Sandhu. Viewers will recall that the hit ITV soap concluded murderer Meena's dramatic storyline in April 2022 as she was finally sentenced in court with actress Paige, 26, bidding farewell.

Emmerdale fans think they have figured out drug dealer Callum's downfall on the ITV soap after Tuesday's episode saw him kidnap Leyla Harding in shocking scenes. Only recently, Leyla spotted Callum in a club as she recorded him mid drug deal, where he was later handcuffed and taken away as she confronted him.

Emmerdale spoilers for this week have teased a potential romance between Caleb Miligan and Leyla Harding as the latter finds herself in danger with drug dealer Callum. Only recently, Leyla spotted Callum in a club as she recorded him mid drug deal, where he was later handcuffed and taken away as she confronted him.

Emmerdale's Cathy Hope will be left stunned after hearing the devastating potential diagnosis behind her manic episodes, after the teen was recently hospitalised. Cathy has displayed very erratic behaviour and intense mood swings of late, and her recent actions after sneaking off to a gig and smuggling a bottle of alcohol, left her in hospital. Her concerned father Bob, who has been busy re-opening the B&B with Bernic, discovers that Cathy could have Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder after Manpreet and Wendy investigate her symptoms, but he chooses to keep it a secret from his daughter.

Emmerdale fans were left baffled by Suzy Merton's blunder on Monday's episode as she was attacked by drug dealer Callum, leaving her bloodied and unconscious. Only recently, Leyla Harding spotted Callum in a club as she recorded him mid drug deal, where he was later handcuffed and taken away as she confronted him. Viewers will recall that earlier this year Leyla's son Jacob was stabbed by Callum as he warned him to stay away from his mum - so she exposed the drug dealer as revenge.

Emmerdale took an emotional turn this week with fans in tears after a second male character confessed to attempting to take his own life. The hour-long episode was planned to highlight the importance of mental health awareness for men - and fans saw Paddy Kirk, who is played by Dominic Brunt, open up about how he attempted to take his own life following his split from Chas Dingle. As Paddy opened up about his struggles, he was supported by his friends and surrounded by the men of the village, who came together in a lock-in at their local, The Woolpack.

The filming of Emmerdale was cancelled on Friday as heavy snowfall battered the UK, making the roads particularly treacherous on the way to the iconic soap’s set. The ITV soap, which first aired in 1972, is currently filmed on a purpose-built set on the Harewood Estate in West Yorkshire.

Emmerdale has teased “one of the most powerful” episodes ever as it prepares to air its first all-male episode. An hour-long special episode on Friday10 March will see Marlon Dingle, played by Mark Charnock, host a lock-in for male residents of the village, as they speak openly with each other about mental health. Marlon will encourage other men to speak openly after learning his friend Paddy Kirk, played by Dominic Brunt, has been contemplating taking his own life.

Emmerdale fans have speculated that death could be on the way in the ITV soap after Alex Moore returned to the village with a vengeful motive. Alex, who has been played by Skins actor Liam Boyle since 2021, arrived on the scene a few years back as the shady boyfriend of Dawn Taylor, played by Olivia Bromley since 2018. Alex manipulated Dawn into drug dealing through threats directed at the child they share, Lucas Taylor, and he made several violent appearances on the show as he attempted to take his son multiple times.

A recent episode of Emmerdale has caused a strong reaction among fans, with many sharing that they have grown frustrated with two specific storylines. Fans have been left particularly annoyed at the storylines surrounding Naomi Walters and her romance with Alex Moore, and Amy Wyatt's rocky romance with Matty Barton. Viewers have dubbed both Naomi and Amy "unlikeable" and pleaded for them to be written out of the long-running soap.The latest episode saw Naomi's father and brother try to warn her against continuing her relationship with Alex, which only made her more persistent in continuing to see her blackmailing beau.

Fans of Emmerdale think they've "worked out" Caleb's really identity after the return of Alex, who they believe he could be related to. Emmerdale viewers had been under the impression Caleb – who arrived in the village on Christmas Day – is Cain Dingle's brother, but now they're not convinced. Caleb has turned his attentions to Kim Tate, who he appears to be intent on bringing down, and fans think a mystery phone call has revealed his true identity.

Emmerdale spoilers have teased a potential romance between Vinny Dingle and Belle Dingle as the duo grow close on the ITV soap in upcoming scenes. Only recently, Emmerdale boss Jane Hudson confirmed that Belle will find love in the "most perfect relationship ever seen" in a summer storyline.