Emmerdale Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Emmerdale will reach its 10,000th episode tonight, Wednesday, 22 May after beginning 53 years ago on 16 October 1972. Since its beginning, when the ITV soap was known as Emmerdale Farm, there have been 118 weddings, 49 births and 163 deaths.

Emmerdale's Charles Anderson, played by Kevin Mathurin, was put on the spot during Monday 27 May episode of Lorraine, after he accidentally revealed a filming detail. Kevin, who has been portraying the village vicar since 2020, joined guest host Ranvir Singh on Lorraine to discuss an upcoming emotional storyline for the Anderson family.

Emmerdale actress Roxy Shahidi has revealed the surprising way her husband Arsher Ali proposed to her, just two weeks after meeting and before they even shared their first kiss.The pair were working together on a London stage play when Arsher popped the question at a cast party. Recalling this in 2014 Roxy, who tied the knot with Arsher in 2010, told the Irish Mirror: "He just looked me in the eye at a cast party and said, 'Will you marry me? I didn't answer and he said, 'You will be my wife' and that was it. "I didn't quite know what to make of it because I didn't know him that well.

Emmerdale fans have spotted a major plot hole in the coercive control storyline involving Belle and Tom King.The village vet has been tormenting his wife Belle Dingle for months with both mental and physical abuse, including gaslighting her and even physically assaulting her. However, during the episode shown on Thursday 23 May, he managed to manipulate the situation by making jabs at Belle's late mother Lisa Dingle, leading Belle to lash out physically.

Emmerdale’s Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope) finally came out of his coma after being involved with a car accident. And his apparent ‘best mate’ Ethan Anderson (Emile John) has been arrested for the crime - following being involved in a hit and run. Ethan was left for dead in the episode that aired on Wednesday 22 May after being hit by a car - Caleb Miligan (William Ash), Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) and Ruby Fox-Milian (Beth Cordingly) are the main suspects.

Emmerdale fans think they've figured out who Ella Forster was visiting in the care home. Ella made a dramatic entrance into the village earlier this year when she threw a drink over her boss Jules, quitting her job on the spot while defending Mandy Dingle at a vets social. Since then, Ella has bagged a job as a receptionist at the surgery and started a romance with co-worker Dr Liam Cavanagh.

Coronation Street fans spotted a familiar face in the cast when actor Warren Donnelly joined as Roy Cropper’s new callmate, Roscoe. But his appearance left many scratching their heads and trying to figure out where they know him from, with one puzzled fan writing: "Trying to remember where I've seen the bald guy before." Warren is well-known for his role as police officer Stan Waterman in the Channel 4 comedy drama Shameless. Roscoe’s first episode aired on Wednesday 22 May with him seemingly befriending Roy.

Emmerdale has signed a Waterloo Road star to join the soap and it could cause a stir for the Dingles in upcoming storylines. Actor Osian Morgan, who played bad boy Myles Massey in the BBC One school drama, will be switching soaps for a major role in the Yorkshire village.

Emmerdale actor Joe-Warren Plant has been spotted pulling pints in his local pub – though fans of Joe-Warren and his character, Jacob Gallagher, can breathe easy as it doesn’t mean he will be leaving the Yorkshire soap anytime soon. In fact, he’s helping out friends and likely giving his Emmerdale earnings an extra boost at the same time. Customers of the pub in Blackpool recognised Joe-Warren as he worked behind the bar of his local.

Coronation Street favourite Rob Mallard, known for playing Daniel Osbourne on the ITV soap, has sadly shared an update on his health. The actor suffers from a degenerative condition and sadly, doctors have said that "nothing can be done" to completely reverse his condition.The actor disclosed details of his health during an appearance on BBC's Morning Live in Manchester. He was diagnosed with the degenerative illness when he was just 14 years old and since then he's been gradually dealing with essential tremors.

Emmerdale fans speculated a double soap exit following Friday night's scenes between Belle Dingle (played by Eden Taylor-Draper) and her husband Tom King (James Chase). Suni Sharma (Brahmdeo Shannon Ramana) also had a tense conversation with Ethan Anderson (Emile John) about his boyfriend Nick Milligan (Lewis Cope), leaving fans wondering if he'll survive.The Dingle clan might be onto Tom King's evil and controlling ways as Mandy (Lisa Riley), Lydia (Karen Blick), and Cain (Jeff Horley) began to get suspicious.

Emmerdale's Charlotte Bellamy, known for her role as Laurel Thomas since 2002, has had quite the on-screen journey with storylines featuring alcohol addiction, tragedy, and even a brush with death.The beloved 51 year old actress has seen her character walk down the aisle more than once, most recently marrying Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) in the soap. Away from the drama of Emmerdale, Charlotte leads a much quieter life, keeping her romantic dealings under wraps. Charlotte has been with her high school love, Mungo Dennison, since she was just 18.

Emmerdale fans witnessed Tom King's latest controlling plot in Thursday night's episode, with the soap villain setting up a puppy cam to spy on his wife. However, fans have taken to social media to poke holes in the storyline as they're not convinced by how believable it is. In Thursday 16 May's episode, Tom began listening in on the puppy cam to Belle's conversation with Lydia and Mandy.

Strictly couple Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez have found themselves in a bit of family drama as shown on their series, Gemma and Gorka: Behind The Lens on channel W. In the latest instalment, viewers see their daughter Mia, four, suffering after getting a splinter in her finger.

Danger has reared its ugly head many times in the village of Emmerdale, and it’s no different this week when Ruby Fox-Milligan (Beth Cordingly) and Caleb Miligan (William Ash) go on the warpath. The pair are waiting for their son Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope) to wake from a coma – and are out for revenge. Ethan Anderson (Emile John), who left Nicky for dead after a crash, is hit by a car.

Coronation Street's Bernie Winter, played by Jane Hazlegrove, has been a fan favourite since her arrival on the cobbles in 2019. Known for being the mother of twins Gemma Winter and Paul Foreman, Bernie has faced numerous challenges during her time on the soap, from dealing with dodgy mates to grappling with her son Paul's devastating Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.

Scottish thriller Granite Harbour returns to Aberdeen for a new three-part series, following former sergeant in the Royal Military Police turned detective, Davis Lindo (Romario Simpson), and his partner DS Lara Bartlett (Hannah Donaldson) as they tackle a murder case involving an oil tycoon. In the latest instalment, an uneasy truce is called with Grantley, leading Davis and Bart to investigate a dinghy washed up on the beach, which links back to the Stolthet. As clothing fibres are discovered on the dinghy, tensions rise as Macmillan moves to impound the Stolthet, and Bart and Lindo question Captain Nielsen.

Emmerdale fans are accustomed to seeing Rosie Bentham grace their screens as the beloved Gabby Thomas. However, the actress recently decided to take a break from the dramatic twists and turns of the Yorkshire village and jet off to sunny Barcelona.

Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope, who portrays Nicky Milligan, appeared on Lorraine on Thursday 9 May and shocked fans of the series as he hinted at the possible demise of his character. In upcoming episodes, viewers will see a dangerously close-to-death Nicky found by distraught aunt Moira Dingle after a horrific car crash.

Emmerdale viewers were left scratching their heads as the beloved soap switched up its format for a gripping special episode that aired on Tuesday 7 May.The ITV favourite aired an intense dinner party episode that put the spotlight on Tom King (James Chase) and Belle Dingle's (Eden Taylor-Draper) tumultuous relationship, as well as Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) and Marlon Dingle's (Mark Charnock) strained romance. In a harrowing turn of events, Tom's coercive control over Belle escalated into appalling physical violence, leaving audiences heartbroken for Belle's plight.

Nikki Sanderson and partner Anthony Quinlan have headed off on a romantic holiday to mark the Hollyoaks actress’s milestone 40th birthday, which she celebrated back in March. Making the most of the bank holiday, the pair, who enjoyed a couple's holiday to Mallorca last year, headed to an undisclosed location where they have been celebrating Nikki’s 40th in style. In a post uploaded to her Instagram, the soap star, who has previously appeared in Coronation Street, explained that the trip was “just what” she and Anthony needed and that it was a “birthday treat” for them both to enjoy together.

Emmerdale fans were left distracted when fan favourites Mark Charnock and Zoe Henry appeared on Good Morning Britain for a joint interview.The duo, who portray Marlon Dingle and Rhona Goskirk in the hit ITV soap, joined Susanna Reid and Ed Balls via video link from Emmerdale's iconic The Woolpack pub on Tuesday, 7 May. Mark, 55, and Zoe, 50, discussed their characters' upcoming storyline, which sees their marriage begin to breakdown.The actors also spoke about the on-going abuse storyline involving Belle Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) and Tom King (James Chase).

One former Gogglebox star has turned heads and been dubbed a "hot granny" as she showcased her figure in a tiny crochet bikini. Mica Ven, known for her appearances on the hit Channel 4 series alongside her husband Marcus Luther, caused quite the stir on Instagram with her latest sizzling snap. She rocked a baby pink knitted ensemble from Shein, featuring a daring halter-neck top with a cut-out bust detail in the centre, all held together by a halterneck string.

Emmerdale star Laura Norton was seen getting emotional about her children's rare health condition as she received an update at a hospital appointment documented on ITVBe's Drama Queen.The actress, who shares her two children with former co-star Mark Jordon, who she is engaged to be married to, was given an important update on her children's health as they both battle a rare condition. During the episode, Laura, who plays Kerry Wyatt on the ITV soap, gave viewers a glimpse into her life before returning to the show after her maternity leave.

In an upcoming special episode of Emmerdale, Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) and Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) will face a crisis as their marriage collapses and the pair go head-to-head during an intense dinner party.The couple are still struggling after Rhona’s outburst on the stand which landed Gus Malcolms (Alan McKenna) behind bars - for eight years. Marlon was in disbelief by Rhona’s actions and that she had made such a huge decision without consulting him.

George Knight hasn’t had an easy time of it of late in EastEnders, and things are about to get even tougher as his estranged son, Junior, is about to make his first appearance in Albert Square.The pair have a complicated father-son relationship, and Junior’s arrival doesn’t come at the best time for his dad, as George is currently spiralling following the death of his adoptive mum Gloria on 11 April. The EastEnders team aren’t revealing much about Junior’s past and his relationship with his dad just yet, although it is guaranteed to be a shocking reunion.

An Emmerdale crew member has bid an emotional farewell to the Yorkshire Dales as they make the move to rival soap EastEnders. Writer Jack Deslandes, who has seen his name in the closing credits of Emmerdale 144 times, has shared his feelings about leaving the ITV soap.

Emmerdale fans are predicting a shocking death twist in an upcoming revenge plot. Viewers will remember that the new character, Rose, made her first appearance on Thursday night (April 25), with her true connection and secret quickly unveiled. During the episode, Will Taylor didn't mention her to his wife Kim Tate, raising questions about his secretive behaviour.

A pop star from the noughties is set to shake things up on Coronation Street, joining the cast as Steve McDonald's new love interest - and she hasn't aged a day in 22 years since her hit. Steve, played by Simon Gregson, was left heartbroken when his wife Tracy, played by Kate Ford, ran off with former footballer turned decorator Tommy Orpington, portrayed by Matt Milburn. Despite a brief reunion, Tracy decided to jet off to Spain after finding a note from Tommy that Steve had tried to hide.

Gemma Atkinson has candidly opened up about the heartbreaking loss of her father, David, who passed away over two decades ago.The former Hollyoaks star took to Instagram to share her heartache on the anniversary of his death - but revealed the special way she keeps in touch with him.The 39 year old actress and radio presenter lost her dad "very suddenly" and "unexpectedly" to a heart attack when she was just a teenager, with her father being only 52 at the time of his passing. On Saturday (April 27), the Strictly star reflected on the significant date, posting an emotional video on Instagram where she discussed the impact of her father's death and how she planned to commemorate the day. In her heartfelt message, Gemma said: "It's 23 years today since my dad died.