Emmerdale's Dominic Brunt left frustrated after taking his first sick day in 25 years

Emmerdale viewers prepare for the dramatic court scenes coming up, Paige Sandhu has revealed they can expect Meena to put on "the performance of a lifetime", blaming Liam (Jonny McPherson) and Manpreet (Rebecca Sarker) for everything.

This Morning last month, Brenda discussed her very busy schedule with Vera and filming Kate and Koji.She said to Holly and Phil: "[We finished] two weeks ago and I start Vera on Monday!"Phillip then asked: "And you're away for a long time aren't you?"Brenda replied: "Yeah, so sort of six or seven months."This means that filming should wrap up for Vera in the autumn, hopefully in time for the series' usual winter release.Brenda is the recipient of several accolades including one Golden Globe, a BAFTA, a Cannes Film Festival Award and two Academy Award nominations.Her career breakthrough was in Mike Leigh's 1996 drama Secret & Lies, for which she received multiple awards.Since 2011, she has played the title role of DCI Vera Stanhope in the British crime drama series Vera.

She was also given pills that were more friendly with her hair than the ones she had been taking.Laura recently welcomed newborn Jesse with former co-star Mark Jordon.Because of the pregnancy, she said that her hair began to once again fall out as she couldn’t take the pills due to hormonal content.She explained: "It was so intense I don't know how I had any hair left on my head."Laura said, however, that the hair did eventually grow back.She wrote in the letter that she expects the same thing to happen again at some point in the future.Laura has portrayed Kerry in Emmerdale since 2012, while Mark, 54, played Daz Spencer between 2014 and 2019.The two met and began dating when he joined the cast to play Kerry’s brother-in-law. 

Anna Williamson said: “He’s so gorgeous Al.” Josiegibson85 commented: “I love this so much! “He's a real gentleman I bet your so proud you've done so well x” @NewforestJoanne joked: “Don’t do what I do Alison. “When I saw my youngest son entered a pub I was in last week, I shouted ‘my beauty!’ Lol. “Not sure he appreciated it.”Alison Hammond rose to fame after competing in the third series of the reality show Big Brother in 2002, in which she was the second housemate to be evicted.Since then, she's become a popular TV presenter and presents This Morning on ITV each Friday.

The incident occurred at the Albert Schloss bar in Manchester’s Deansgate. Simon appears to say "f*** you" to the two members of staff as they try to calm him down. Before leaving the stage, he says “I will get down.” Simon has been a regular on Corrie since 1989, and co-star Alexandra portrayed his on-screen daughter, Emma Booker. Simon could be seen earlier in the night hugging Alexandra, 28, as she stood alongside her boyfriend Joe Parker. An anonymous source told the publication that Simon was “acting wildly” and getting carried away. They added that the staff “failed to see the funny side” and this annoyed Simon. They commented: “Simon was acting pretty wildly — but more in the sense that he was in high spirits and getting carried away.“He had obviously had a good night and was out with a lot of the Corrie cast and crew.“It was all a bit of a laugh but it’s quite a plush venue and having a topless middle-aged bloke with a pot belly dancing around on stage at the end of the night is not the sort of image they want to project.“They didn’t seem to care that he was a celebrity and Simon looked pretty angry to be stopped in his tracks by bouncers.“He thought the staff had failed to see the funny side and seemed to argue with them.”

Kirstie then shared that both of her children received their phones when they were 13. However, she went on to explain in her Mail On Sunday column that she still had “strict rules” when it came to phones. She has enforced the rule that her kids had to leave their phones in the kitchen overnight. They are also not allowed to keep their phones in their bedrooms and must have “phone free days.” The Channel 4 host also explained that she knew her children’s phone passwords. Kirstie said that she can pick up their phones at any point and check what they’ve been up to. She fears that her children will spend too much time indoors, scrolling on their phones. Kirstie went on to say she doesn’t want Bay and Oscar to develop “fear of missing out” when they see what their peers are up to via social media. 

Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock, 53, detailed his preparation process to portray Marlon Dingle’s stroke accurately.Speaking to Express.co.uk and other media, Mark explained that he worked closely with the Stroke Association as he did the research for the role.He described the collaboration with the charity as an “eye-opener” as he admitted that the statistics of strokes in the UK left him in shock.Reflecting on the Stroke Association’s support, Mark said: “It was extraordinarily helpful. I’m constantly asking the medical professionals, 'can I do this? What can I do with my good hand at this point?'“It details that are going to sell the story to people who have been through it.The research has been everything.“Working with Emmerdale‘s research team and the Stroke Association on this storyline has been a total eye-opener for me.“We hear the word ‘stroke’ bandied around a great deal, but being confronted with the sheer weight of numbers in this country alone has been a shock.”Mark expressed hopes that his portrayal of a stroke can bring awareness to others.He admitted it was an “enormous responsibility” to show an accurate portrayal of the stroke for those who suffered one in real life as well as their loved ones.The actor went on: “A stroke occurs every 5 minutes in the UK - over 100,000 a year.

Midsomer Murders star Fiona Dolman has previously told how she saw a different side to her co-star Neil Dudgeon, who plays her husband on the ITV show. In a resurfaced 2015 interview, Fiona, 52, who plays Sarah Barnaby, explained how working with cherubic baby twins brought out the "clown" in her co-star, as a result of their on-screen romance.

Fern Britton, 64, has said she is “still in chaos” following her split from Phil Vickery, 60.The well-known presenter opened up about her experiences with her home renovation in a new interview, saying she was enjoying the process of decluttering after recruiting professionals to help her organise her home.Fern now resides in Cornwall.She said: “I’m enjoying the home-renovation process.“It was very much a holiday home, so needed refining to actually live in.“I went mad and had a new kitchen, and turned an absolute mess of a downstairs loo, full of boots and coats and sand, into a sleeker room with a washing machine.”She admitted: “I’m still in chaos.“When all my things came down from Buckinghamshire, it blew my mind.“I hired professional declutterers to sort it all out because I couldn’t face it alone.“They’d walk past me, creating piles of cushions, books and other stuff for me to go ‘No, no, no. Yes!’ to.“It was marvellous.

He said: “Jada, I love you, G.I Jane 2, can't wait to see it.”As a result, husband Will Smith stormed the stage and slapped Chris for the quip.During the panel discussion, Laura said she couldn’t believe that Will received a standing ovation after he won an Oscar for Best Actor.“I thought, 'Why is he even there to get the award?” said the lawyer and CNN legal analyst.Continuing the discussion, Andrew said: “Part of it was, he's Will Smith.“Anyone else would have been ushered out.”Bill also spoke up about his annoyance with the fact that Hollywood stars frequently use the term “micro-aggressions” when faced with passive-aggressive conflicts.He said: “They’re always talking about micro-aggressions.“Suddenly they’re okay with this.”The host added that he thought it was a moment that showed “broken morals".

Loose Women.The star described how “every brand dropped her” as soon as she announced she was leaving the ITV show.Andrea, 52, has spoken candidly about the financial impact of her decision to quite Loose Women. The TV star made the announcement that she was leaving the ITV programme in 2020, explaining that the coronavirus pandemic had caused her to reassess her life. Andrea worked on getting her online membership lifestyle company This Girl Is On Fire off the ground and had other corporate work lined up.However, she admitted that when a number of brands dropped her she felt like her “safety net was gone”.Andrea remembered: “On the day that I announced that I was leaving, every brand dropped me, every single one.“I went from, ‘OK I know I have this amount of money coming in and this much work that will see me through to the next six to eight months’, gone. “Literally overnight it disappeared.That’s how big a deal it is walking away from TV."For me, financially it was a punch in the stomach, because my safety net was gone. “I can’t turn back and I can't change my mind because I still want to do this thing."Andrea went on to point out the irony that the very brands that had dropped her after her Loose Women exit, which she didn't name, were centred around raising women up and improving their confidence. “But actually they didn’t care about that, they only cared about my profile,” she added during her interview with Secure The Insecure podcast. Andrea starred in Loose Women from 2007 all the way up until November 2020.The star recently confessed that she sold her beloved Surrey home with the hopes of spending winters in Florida.Andrea, who now lives in a rented house with third husband, Nick Feeney, and her two children

Emmerdale fans have begun making a public plea to the ITV soap's favourite Eli Dingle to return. Fans are hoping Eli, last played by Joe Gilgun before he departed in 2010, will make a comeback to the Dales to by his brother Marlon's side. Marlon's life changed forever after he proposed to Rhona Goskirk last week.

Loose Women and X-Factor star Stacey Solomon has been playfully taunting and teasing Joe on her Instagram for as long as many fans can remember, even persuading the disgusted ex-Eastenders actor to eat flower petals earlier in the year. However the teasing stepped up a notch after Stacey discovered her show, Sort Out Your Life, was in the running for a prestigious BAFTA.A clearly delighted Stacey crowed in a video clip of Joe tending to the fireplace: "Don't forget to put the kettle on after!"When Joe questioned her comment, she added: "For your BAFTA-nominated fiancee!"The 32-year-old's BBC One show helps disorganised and stressed residents to transform their homes with her help and guidance.However, she clearly hadn't expected it to strike a chord with the organisers of the prestigious award ceremony.She had taken to her Instagram Stories earlier on, having experienced bouts of hysterical giggles."I’m laughing because it’s just not normal, like it’s the weirdest feeling ever!" she chortled.“I just rang my mum and was like ‘Mum, I’m up for a BAFTA!’“Who’d have thought it?"She added her thanks to those who had been "watching it and loving it"."And thank you for...

Emmerdale actor Mark Charnock is best known for playing the beloved Marlon Dingle in the ITV soap.

Emmerdale, broke fans' hearts with a hospital storyline in which he languishes in a hospital bed, scarcely able to communicate, after suffering a stroke. Viewers were left at loggerheads over whether Marlon was asking for his teddy or a drink in one scene - and Mark has now confirmed it was the former.The 53-year-old's plight devastated fans, particularly when he appeared to reach out for a glass of water, only for an unresponsive nurse to leave the room without giving one to him.His diminished ability to move or communicate distressed some sensitive fans.The divisive issue of how his on-screen care was portrayed made waves on social media - until Mark stepped in to give a personal response.@BantamCal tagged him in a request that began: "dear mark.

Emmerdale fans are sure that Paddy Kirk could be set for an affair - but they can't decide which character he'll end up cheating with.Paddy is currently in a relationship with Chas, after the pair welcomed a daughter, Eve, together.But fans have now spotted chemistry sparking between Paddy and a range of other characters, while his romance with Chas seems to be on the rocks after various Dingle fall outs.Some are sure Paddy will cheat with Vanessa Woodfield, who is currently single but still upset about her split from Charity. Though Vanessa's new "love interest" could have just been introduced in the form of newcomer Suzy, there could be another twist in store yet.Paddy and Vanessa began to grow closer as they chatted about Charity, with Paddy reaching out to reassure her.Meanwhile, other fans are certain it could be Rhona Goskirk Paddy is lusting after - after her fiancé Marlon suffered a stroke which left him in hospital, unable to speak or move freely.Paddy and Rhona are already exes, and with Paddy also struggling to come to terms with his best friend's illness, could he step over the line and give Rhona a shoulder to cry on?Another third of fans think they've spotted a vital sign that things could be heating up between Paddy and his ex Mandy, after sparks flew between them in the salon.Mandy and Paddy originally tied the knot back in 1999, just a year after she split from her hubby - and own cousin - Butch.However, things turned sour for the couple after Mandy began an affair with her sick father's nurse while on trips to Southampton, bringing an end to their marriage.Since Mandy returned to the village, she has been reminiscing about the old days with her beau...

Brenda admitted her character’s hoard of rubbish in her car had been destroyed.This had seemingly happened in response to Covid restrictions in place on the project.As a result, everything had to be sanitised to make working on the set as safe as possible.Speaking about this, Brenda said: “When we shot the first scene in the Land Rover, I was horrified to notice that all the rubbish that Vera has accumulated had been removed and the whole vehicle sanitised.“I cried, ‘I want all Vera’s rubbish back please’.“So they sanitised all the rubbish and put it back in.

Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt must have broken some kind of record as after 25 years working on the ITV soap he's had to call in sick for the first time. Viewers best know the actor for playing Paddy Kirk in the ITV soap, making his debut in the role back in February 1997 when his character was brought in as a locum for Zoe Tate at the veterinary surgery.

Emmerdale actor Dominic Brunt, who ITV soap fans know and love as Paddy Kirk, has revealed he’s had to call in sick for the first time in 25 years.The star, who has been front and centre of the show for over two decades, shared how he couldn’t make it to the ITV set after testing positive for Covid-19.The soap star wrote on his Twitter account: “After 25 years at @emmerdale without a single day off, I have succumbed to the dreaded ‘rona. Dominic, 51, continued in a post to his 113,000 followers: “I have been ridiculously careful but tomorrow will be the first time in a quarter of a century.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The actor went on to say that he was annoyed that he’d contracted Covid and that it was forcing him to miss filming.

Stacey Solomon, 32, was rushing around this morning after being asked to replace a Loose Women co-star who had called in sick.The ITV star had only just returned home from Rotherham, where she was filming the first episode of Sort Your Life Out’s second series.In a candid Instagram post shared with her 5.1 million followers, Stacey shared her struggle fitting everything on her busy schedule.The picture, uploaded earlier today, featured her son Rex laughing as he lay on the sofa with the family’s dogs.Stacey’s hand could be visible in the shot as she showed fans the “cold tea” she had been drinking ahead of her TV appearance.She captioned the snap: “We are back from Rotherham and someone has called in sick to Loose Women so I’m scrambling around trying to sort the pickles out, drink my cold tea and put something on so I can cover today on Zoom.“Happy Wednesday everyone.”The TV star concluded: “I hope you’re all ok today.”

Loose Women was suddenly cut short.But the ITV presenter and producer received some much-welcomed support from her Twitter followers.One, @lucylululastic, tweeted her to offer words of encouragement in the aftermath of the glitch."Saw you on LW [Loose Women] on the train and just wanted to say have the best time," she wrote."See, good things happen to good people, enjoy yourself, so never give those jealous weekend fools a second thought."She added the hashtag #YouMakeMyMumSmile.Charlene responded in view of over 62,000 followers to confirm she was "gutted the signal failed"."The joys of attempting to do a video call on a train to Birmingham," she groaned.However, she added: "But I’ll be co-presenting the ITV Evening News from ITV’s Concert for Ukraine tonight from 18.30… thankfully not on FaceTime!"The discussion sparked off a series of "Welcome to Birmingham" tweets from locals whose home city she had been heading to at the time of the mishap.Charlene has had a tense few days- not just with the connectivity problem on Loose Women, but with fielding off complaints that she had "profited" from slavery.She discovered last year during an ITV documentary named Empire's Child that a distant relative - her five times great grandfather - had been a slave owner."All wknd a few folk with nowt better to do were furiously tweeting to “out” me for “profiting” from the slave trade," she wrote in a tweet yesterday."Why? Cos my slave-ancestors birthed kids belonging to their slave owners."Kids who were born slaves."The aghast presenter added: "Is there a British education system complaints dept?!"Meanwhile the Loose Women star had another shock in store when she learnt one of her favourite radio broadcasters, Eddie Mair, is about to