Emmerdale name change 'sealed' as ITV fans work out 50th anniversary twist

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Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker was dressed up to the nines as she attended the National Television Awards on Thursday (October 14). The 47-year-old actress, who plays Manpreet Sharma in the long-running ITV soap, paraded her incredible figure as she slipped into a sequin dress which cut off at her thighs.

Johnny Depp has shaved off his beard and mustache - and he looks so different. The Pirates of the Caribbean actor was photographed in at SiriusXM’s Town Hall in New York with his band and also while greeting fans.MORE: Kate Moss opens up about Johnny Depp trial in rare interview: 'I had to say the truth'With his hair worn loose and his hands tucked into his pockets, Johnny smiled coyly and put his glasses up on his head.WATCH: Johnny Depp makes surprise appearance at MTV VMA'sHis head-turning appearance was made all the more surprising as he was clean shaven, following decades with his facial hair. Johnny looked relaxed and carefree which was in stark contrast to his mood earlier this year when he was embroiled in a bitter court battle with his ex-wife, Amber Heard. MORE: Amber Heard's daughter Oonagh is all grown up in new photoREAD: Johnny Depp's witness goes viral at defamation trialJohnny, 59, won all three defamation claims in his case against her. The $50m case stemmed from a 2018 op-ed article she wrote for The Washington Post in which she said she was a "public figure representing domestic abuse". Johnny appeared clean-shavenWhile the piece did not identify Johnny by name, his attorneys said it "incalculably" damaged his career, costing him acting roles.

Emmerdale turns 50 years old this week – but do you know where the original stars of the first episode are now?Known in 1972 as Emmerdale Farm, the first episode saw the ITV soap introduce viewers to a whole host of iconic characters including Annie Sugden and son Joe, as well as lovable Woolpack Pub owners Amos Brearly and Henry Wilks.They became regular fixtures in the dales, with some returning in later years to reprise their roles for special anniversaries, or dramatic storylines. READ NEXT: Emmerdale backstage secrets - Plastic food, real graves, tributes and spelling errorsAs Emmerdale broadcasts its 50th anniversary episode this weekend (October 16, 2022), Daily Star takes a look at where some of the stars of the first ever episode are now.The Sugden family are one of the most iconic in the Dales, and they were originally led by matriarch Annie in its very first episode.Sheila Mercier played Annie Sugden between 1972 to 1994, returning for guest stints in 1995, 1996 and 2009.Although she appeared in an online tie-in to the soap in 2000, Sheila decided to retire from acting after leaving Emmerdale.However before her retirement, the star had a long acting career on both the stage and screen, appearing in Dry Rot, Simple Spymen, One for the Pot, Chase Me Comrade and in Uproar in the House.Away from the limelight, Sheila was married to fellow actor and later agent Peter Mercier from 1951, with who she had a son called Nigel.The star also celebrated a major milestone when she turned 100 years old on January 1, 2019, but sadly died in her sleep just 12 months later on December 4.A spokesperson for ITV confirmed Mercier's death in a statement, with Kim Tate actress Claire King paying tribute to the star in a tweet.

As time passes, Americans are becoming less outwardly appreciative of blue-collar and gray-collar jobs, such as those in the trades, agriculture and elsewhere, "How America Works" host Mike Rowe said Friday, ahead of the new season of his Fox Business program. On "Hannity," host Sean Hannity cited his early work in restaurants and labor-centric jobs, saying many Americans don't fully understand anymore what it takes to manufacture something or farm to a capacity that feeds the nation and world.

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EASTENDERS celebs Bobby Brazier and Danielle Howard appeared to be all lovey-dovey at the National Television Awards. They were filmed holding hands and were spotted drinking with their co-stars at a pub near Wembley’s OVO Arena. But an onlooker believes Bobby and Danielle tried to play down romance rumours at the event: "They looked really sweet together and Bobby was clearly taking really good care of Danielle.

Rylan Clark has been forced to hit back at fans on Twitter who he says "really need to read [his] tweets" after many missed the "irony" in a post about the current government. The Radio Two presenter, 33, took to the social media site yesterday to tweet: "It’s sad and not nice to laugh and throw insults when people make wrong choices in their jobs. Mistakes happen.

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Love Island's Dominic Lever looks almost unrecognisable as he makes a career change to become a firefighter. The 31 year old dad-of-two, who is married to Jess Shears, 28, who he met on the show, looks a long way from his days on the hit ITV2 show.

GOGGLEBOX fans have been left sobbing after Julie Malone broke down while watching The Dementia Choir. Viewers were reaching for the tissues as Julie cried at the emotional scenes in the BBC documentary hosted by actress Vicky McClure.

Emmerdale bosses have confirmed multiple deaths over the 50th anniversary storm week – with Faith Dingle having already lost her battle with breast cancer last week.Executive producer Jane Hudson said: “It is always hard to kill a character as someone is losing their job. You don’t want somebody to lose their job.

Emmerdale fans will finally be treated to the epic anniversary episode which is set to change the course of many characters' lives.Emmerdale spoilers can reveal Amelia Spencer will be under immense stress when she starts having contractions during the height of the storm.But after her dad Dan, Lydia Dingle and other villagers hear about her distress, how will they cope with the news?READ MORE: Emmerdale fans baffled as they spot 'invisible' characters hiding out in Liv's houseMeanwhile a number of lives are left in the balance as the storm sweeps through the village.As the storm does its worse, some Emmerdale residents will be fighting for their lives as certain relationships become exposed and torn.Kim Tate is in deep thought as she rides her horse in the beautiful surrounding of Emmerdale. Elsewhere we see Moira Barton looking out across her farmland while in the village Dawn and Lucas set a red kite off up over the houses.

Emmerdale fans were delighted earlier this week when Diane Sugden made a return to the Yorkshire village. It may only be a temporary comeback but it came at the perfect time, ahead of the ITV soap's 50th anniversary and Sally Dexter's last scenes as Faith Dingle.

Hold onto your hats – and everything else for that matter – as Emmerdale celebrates its 50th birthday in style this week, when a killer storm ravages the village.The rural soap has seen all manner of high drama since it broadcast its first episode in 1972. Back then the show was a cosy lunchtime drama, centred on lives of the Sugden family on the Emmerdale Farm of the show’s original title. But as the eighties gave way to the nineties, the show was given a big makeover, moving to a teatime slot and famously dropping an entire jet plane on the village in its first big stunt episode.

A South Carolina man almost lost out on $300,000 after forgetting he purchased a scratch-off lottery ticket during a quick trip to a gas station. The man, who wished to remain anonymous but is from the Midlands area, drove around with the winning ticket for two days before remembering he had bought it, according to the South Carolina Education Lottery. "I threw the ticket in the car’s console and forgot about it," the man told lottery officials.

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