Emmerdale's Gail star Rachael Gill-Davis' life including soap rival role

Chris Coghill is probably best known for his role as Tony King in EastEnders, which he played between 2008 and 2009. The character was introduced as Bianca Butcher's partner, but Tony soon turned out to be a predatory paedophile who had been grooming his step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty).The heartbreaking storyline was the catalyst for years of trouble and torment for Whitney, whose character was just 16 when Tony was sent to jail for his crimes. However, Whitney has had to revisit her triggering past as of late, due to her and partner Zack Hudson's journey to adopting a child.

Lawrence Robb joined the cast of Emmerdale back in 2020, bursting onto the Yorkshire Dales scene as Moira Dingle's trouble making long lost brother, Mackenzie Boyd. Or Mack for short. Since his first episode, it's fair to say Mack has caused plenty of drama.

60 Minute Makeover DIY expert Ben Bryant is fighting for his life after he was involved in a terrifying fire in his home in Gravesend, Kent.The star nearly lost his life after he fell asleep with a chip pan on his stove before his neighbors raised the alarm after spotting smoke coming from his flat. The 35-year-old DIY expert was left on life support for three and a half days after being rescued from the fire which ripped through his flat destroying "everything he owns". Ben spent over a week in hospital where medical professionals desperately worked to clear his lungs after the tragic fire on October 2.

Coronation Street star Lisa George has shared how she has been 'cut' from the show's upcoming Super Soap Week scenes after falling ill. The actress is known for playing Beth Sutherland in the ITV soap and we have no doubt that she'd have something to say about Stephen Reid being exposed as a serial killer.

The latest series of Strictly Come Dancing is in full swing with sequin-clad celebrities taking to the dance floor with their professional partners and high hopes of impressing the judges.

Chris Coghill is arguably best known for portraying paedophile Tony King in EastEnders in 2008, but he's also starred in numerous other hit shows, including Casualty, The Bill and Waterloo Road.The actor, 48, played Tony, boyfriend to Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer), in EastEnders for three months and during his brief time in Walford he groomed step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and started a relationship with her. The heartbreaking storyline sparked the beginning of years of trouble for Whitney and now, 14 years later, she's had to revisit her past as she and partner Zack Hudson (James Farrah) begin the process to adopting a child.

Former soap actress Ellie Leach made an explosive impression when she took to the dancefloor for his first live performance on Strictly Come Dancing last week. Alongside professional partner Vito Coppola, the star got top marks for her impressive jive.

Emmerdale ’s vicar Charles Anderson is wracked with guilt over his dad’s death – and guilt is a feeling actor Kevin Mathurin knows only too well himself. As Charles frets over framing his father for stealing a family heirloom, Kevin talks candidly about his own feelings of regret for working hundreds of miles away from his glamorous international DJ partner and two children.

As Emmerdale ’s Amy Wyatt steps in to help support her sister Chloe Harris navigate the emotional rollercoaster of a pregnancy scare this week, all eyes will be on actress Natalie Ann Jamieson, as she continues to bring the storyline to life. But while Natalie’s portrayal of Amy may be more familiar to viewers due to her current tenure on the soap, she isn’t the first actress to have stepped into Amy’s shoes, as the role was originally played by fellow Geordie actress, Chelsea Halfpenny when the character first arrived on our screens all the way back in 2010.

Laura Littlewood has starred in several popular TV shows over the years, including Waterloo Road, but she's probably best known for portraying Suki Waters in Coronation Street. Suki, who is a journalist at the Weatherfield Gazette, is returning to the cobbles as she looks to interview Ryan Conor – she's seen some screen grabs from his X-rated videos and realised he was the victim of the acid attack, much to Ryan's horror. Laura landed the recurring role of Suki back in 2019 and has appeared a handful of times in the soap, most recently back in April when she interview Stephen Reid.

As Emmerdale welcomes another newcomer to our screens as part of an exciting new storyline involving characters Gail Loman and Ryan Stocks, fans at home have been struck with a wave of deja vu, as they recognised the actress Martha Cope from her other soap roles! Martha’s mysterious character Sophie, made her first appearance in the soap on Thursday’s visit to the Dales, when she sought out Gail to update her on the condition of someone named Oscar. As the episode progressed, it was soon revealed that Oscar was actually Gail’s teenage son and had been adopted by Sophie when he was just one week old - in a tragic soapland twist however, it was also revealed that he was battling an illness that would require a bone marrow transplant in order to survive.

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has played the iconic role of Kat Slater for over two decades and has been at the heart of some pretty dramatic storylines over the years, along with her signature leopard print style. Jessie, 51, has starred on the hit BBC soap on and off since 2000 when she arrived on Albert Square with her three sisters Lynne, Little Mo and Zoe. Some of her greatest storylines include the infamous baby swap scandal, the shocking revelation that Zoe was actually her daughter and the breakdown and make up of her relationship with Alfie Moon.

EastEnders newcomer Jazzy Phoenix has made her debut playing the mysterious role of Nadine, who bears an uncanny resemblance to the late Lola Pearce-Brown (Danielle Harold). Jazzy who has been a professional actress for the past five years, made her first appearance on the hit BBC soap on Monday, 18 September when Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) returned to Albert Square after a night of insomnia and believed he saw his late wife Lola from across the square.

Natalie Amber recently joined the cast of Coronation Street as Shelly Rothington, but soap fans will recognise her from many other TV shows. Natalie made her first appearance as Shelly earlier this month, but her time on the cobbles was short-lived with pal Paul Foreman being informed of her death during Tuesday's episode. Shelly was introduced as part of Paul's Motor Neurone Disease storyline, with the duo striking up a friendship at the hospital as Paul continued to struggle with his diagnosis.

Emmerdale star Joe-Warren Plant who plays the role of cheeky chappy Jacob Gallagher has been at the heart of huge storylines since he first joined the ITV soap in 2010. In scenes set to air on Monday, Jacob suffers an allergic reaction after attending a tasting event and ends up in hospital. He's soon rushed to the hospital and after his stepfather, David Metcalfe finds out what has happened races to his bedside.

Emmerdale viewers have been left gripped in recent scenes as Moira Dingle, played by Natalie J Robb, has been forced to sell her beloved farm. Since joining the ITV soap back in 2009, Natalie, 48, has been at the heart of some huge storylines as her character overcomes major hurdles and proves just how much of a hardworking farmer she is.

If you're a long-running EastEnders fan you'll remember the friendly face of cab driver Charlie Slater who arrived in Walford with his four daughters and mother-in-law Mo Harris back in 2000.The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years. During his time on EastEnders, he was found in the midst of some vast storylines often relating to his daughters, including Kat's heartbreaking abuse from his brother Harry to being charged with GBH after defending Little Mo.

Emmerdale character Cathy Hopem played by Gabrielle Dowling has been at the centre of the major plot in the soap after she battled premenstrual dysphoric disorder - which meant she faced bouts of heavy periods and major mood swings.

Holly Willoughby 'hated' former TOWIE star Pete Wicks, he has claimed, after she dished out a savage dig. Pete, 35, and his best pal, former Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 31, interviewed celebrities on the red carpet at the recent National Television Awards, where they managed to snag some time with This Morning's Holly. But a savage dig directed from Holly to Pete seems to have made him think she hates her after they met a few years ago on now-defunct ITV show, Celebrity Juice.

Since arriving on our screens in December 2022 as Caleb Milligan, Emmerdale star William Ash has delighted audiences as the long lost Dingle sibling in the wake of mum Faith’s tragic death. When suave businessman Caleb first arrived in the village, 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.