Emmerdale legend Claire King reveals a sleazy TV director took her to a hotel room for ‘casting’

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Emmerdale star Claire King was invited to a hotel room for a casting when she was an emerging actor, the soap legend has revealed.Reflecting on the sexism in the acting industry, the 58-year-old admitted she knew the inappropriate setting wasn't "right" at the time.Before she became a legendary fixture of Emmerdale as murderess Kim Tate, the Yorkshire-born star was a budding actress, trying out for new parts.Recalling the uncomfortable situations she faced, Claire told The Sun on Sunday: "I've been to several castings where I've thought, ‘This isn't right, why am I in a hotel room? Why aren't I in an office or a studio?'"It's that big blackmail threat, ‘You won't get the job unless you . .

EMMERDALE actress Claire King has revealed she is planning to retire once she's done playing Kim Tate. The actress - who has played Kim since 1989 on and off - said she returned to the soap in 2018 intending for it to be a retirement job.

EMMERDALE actress Claire King has revealed that before joining the ITV soap she walked out of several castings because sleazy directors were trying to seduce her. At one, she had been invited to a hotel room by a top name in the industry.

Emmerdale star Claire King, 58, has opened up about her experiences of working with TV producers who she claimed exhibited unusual behaviour when it came to auditions.The actress addressed her experiences of working as a woman in the TV and film industry, which included being asked to audition in "hotel rooms", adding that she had the confidence and "strength" to walk away when she realised she was in a "dodgy" situation.The legendary actress has graced the Dales since 1989 and has now opened up about her experiences with auditioning for film and TV rolesSpeaking to The Sun on Sunday, the star addressed the caveats that were often placed up on auditions, including having to meet producers in "hotel rooms" instead of a more professional