Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick picked sperm donor from CV: 'I read his words and cried'

Emmerdale is set for more dramatic scenes as newcomer Suzy Merton's surprise link to late character Holly Barton is revealed in upcoming episodes. Soap fans will recall that Holly tragically died from a drug overdose in 2016 where she was found dead in bed by her mother Moira Dingle in hard-hitting scenes. It comes after Suzy's surprise link to Leyla Cavanagh was unveiled with the duo's drug habit exposed on Thursday's episode.

Charley Webb, known for playing Debbie Dingle in Emmerdale, was a stalwart of the soap for almost 20 years, one of the show’s longest-running characters. Despite her turbulent beginnings on-screen - including being born to a 13-year-old teen mum - she flourished in the village and developed a relationship with her dad Cain, who was Charity's 14-year-old cousin. Charley, 34, went on maternity leave three times while on the show and eventually left for good in 2021.

ITV's Emmerdale as Marlon Dingle, after first appearing on the Dales in 1996.

Emmerdale star Roxy Shahidi first appeared in the ITV soap as Leyla Cavanagh back in 2008.The 39-year-old actress has since become a fan favourite.It has been revealed that viewers will be made aware of Leyla's dark past in upcoming scenes.Recent weeks have seen fans become aware that Leyla has something else going on in her life and it appears to be something that her hubby Liam Cavanagh (Johnny McPherson) and her friends in the village know nothing about.The character also rattled by the arrival of newcomer Suzy (Martelle Edinborough) and feels unsettled when she spots her having a drink with Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) in The Woolpack.As fans are set to find out more about Leyla's secret life, Daily Star have taken a look back at some of soap siren Roxy's hottest snaps.The Emmerdale beauty certainly dressed to impress for the British Soap Awards back in 2015.She donned a chic light grey Peek-A-Boo crop top with a pair of matching trousers.Leyla made sure her toned torso was at the centre of attention as she posted for the cameras on the red carpet.The actress styled her trademark tresses half up in a beehive style with the other half loose and accessorised her outfit with some glam jewellery.

Emmerdale fans have made their feelings very clear as they saw Leyla Cavanagh taking drugs for the first time. Viewers of the ITV soap had already figured out the wedding planner was behind the discovery of a substance in the Take A Vow office.

Emmerdale was full of drama on Thursday as Leyla Cavanagh and Suzy's drug habit was exposed on the ITV soap. During the latest instalment, Vanessa Woodfield almost discovered Suzy and Leyla's secret as they worked together to secure a rich client for his stag do and wedding.

Emmerdale was full of drama on Thursday as Leyla Cavanagh and Suzy's drug habit was exposed on the ITV soap. During the latest instalment, Vanessa Woodfield almost discovered Suzy and Leyla's secret as they worked together to secure a rich client for his stag do and wedding.

Emmerdale stars Zoe Henry and Jeff Hordley are rarely spotted on-screen together, but in real life the pair are happily married and even practice their lines together. Zoe, 48, portrays Rhona Goskirk in the hit ITV soap, while her husband Jeff, 52, plays Cain Dingle, and the two characters rarely cross paths in the Yorkshire village. Fans have gone wild on the rare occasion that Zoe and Jeff have shared a scene together, with many delighted to see the couple act together.

Emmerdale welcomed newcomer Suzy Merton into the village earlier this year. She is set to shake things up with a romance with Vanessa Woodfield. But off-screen Martelle Edinborough has had plenty of soap experience.The actress, whose exact age is unknown, is originally from Bradford and now lives in Leeds.

Emmerdale fans went wild on Wednesday's episode as they recognised Marlon Dingle's new doctor after he returned to hospital on Tuesday. Only recently, Marlon had a life-threatening stroke in heartbreaking episodes with the ITV soap working closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of his journey.

Emmerdale fans called for the return of nurse Gail Hancock on Wednesday's episode after Marlon Dingle returned to hospital on Tuesday. Only recently, Marlon had a life-threatening stroke in heartbreaking episodes with the ITV soap working closely with the charity, Stroke Association, to give a "realistic and authentic depiction" of his journey. And on Tuesday's episode, Marlon came up against another health battle as he was rushed to hospital with aspiration pneumonia and his rehabilitation is likely to regress.

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock, 53, has reflected upon the show’s storyline that sees his character, Marlon Dingle, suffer a stroke.The actor spoke to Express.co.uk and other media outlets about the scenes that will change Marlon’s life “forever”.Speaking of Marlon’s perspective on life after the stroke, Mark explained that the character now thinks he “can’t be the dad he wanted to be” for his children.However, other characters, including Marlon’s love interest Rhona Goskirk, will support him following the traumatic experience.Mark said: “I don't think he’s going to get to where he wants to be for a long time, and we're just at the beginning of his journey.“He can't work anymore, and he feels, wrongly, that he can't be the dad he wants to be anymore, which is everything to him, because of his incapacitation.“But because of Rhona and Paddy and other characters who come into this story who are a big support, there's some comedy in it too, there's some fun to be had in it and some lovely scenes with Paddy, really funny and well written in the hospital quite early on.“There’s a great deal of hope that things can only get better from where they are, there’s positivity to be had from it too so hopefully apart from it being distressing, traumatic for the characters, also it will inspire them to get their lives back.”Mark went on to explain how he hopes the impactful storyline inspires viewers to make a positive change to their lives.He said: “And hopefully it will inspire the people watching to maybe change their lifestyles a little bit in order to head this off before it happens to them – because it happens to so many people."Elsewhere in the interview, Mark admitted that the new plot is set to change Marlon’s life “forever”,

Emmerdale’s Michelle Hardwick called the police after she and her wife Kate Brook received death threats’ due to their sexuality.The soap star, 46, who is married to Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks, 43, has revealed how their sexuality is at the “root” of the vile abuse. The actress explained that police have had to be called on separate occasions after they received a long-string off threats, including being told to “Burn in hell and die.”The ongoing hate comes after Michelle and her wife welcomed their first child together in October 2020 - a baby boy named Edward - through IVF.Michelle recently revealed to Ok!: "There have been certain times when police have had to be called because there have been death threats."She added: “When they’re mentioning your son’s name and you’re just going ‘Really? I’m just in a soap you know – we’re not doing any harm to anybody’.

 "There have been certain times when police have had to be called because there have been death threats."The star added that it was unnecessary to mention her son’s name. Michelle continued: “When they’re mentioning your son’s name and you’re just going ‘Really? I’m just in a soap you know – we’re not doing any harm to anybody'.“The root of it all is always because I’m gay, I’m a gay woman. “And it’s like, ‘Lesbians shouldn’t be on this Earth, just burn in hell and die.'"In August 2021, the Vanessa Woodfield actress revealed a number of homophobic messages she received from a social media user who called her a “d**e” and “l***o brat”. At the time, she issued a challenge to the fan, writing alongside the abuse: “Come on, show us who you really are, I dare you!” In full view of Michelle’s 116,400 Twitter followers, Kate also chimed in on the abuser’s comments.She wrote: "Hi ‘Michael’, the original Prisoner Cell Block H called from 1985. “They’d really like their insults back.Thanks a mill."Later that day, Michelle returned to her social media to thank her fans for their supportive messages in light of the incident. She added that she doesn’t “take it to heart”. Continuing, she said: “Thank you to every single person who took the time to message me whether I know you personally or not. “I promise I'll read them all."In the same interview to OK!, she revealed the pair would love to have another baby and one day meet Teddy’s biological father to thank him. Michelle has been married once before to Rosie Nicholl. The pair had married in 2015 and divorced in 2017. 

Emmerdale fans have been left questioning Marlon Dingle's situation at home. The chef recently came back to the village after suffering a stroke and spending time in hospital.

EMMERDALE actress Michelle Hardwick has revealed she's been forced to call police after "death threats" directed to her and her wife. Michelle, 46, is married to Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks and the couple welcomed their first child together in October 2020 - a baby boy named Edward.

Emmerdale fans were left confused over a care blunder on Monday's episode as Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) continues to recover at home from his heartbreaking stroke earlier this year. During the latest episode, Rhona Goskirk (Zoe Henry) returned to work but was soon left distracted and worried due to her mother Mary, who was at home with Marlon, ringing her constantly.

Emmerdale star Michelle Hardwick is loving life, having found happiness with her wife, Emmerdale producer Kate Brooks, after meeting on the Yorkshire soap. But while friends, family and fans have celebrated their relationship, the couple have also been subjected to vicious abuse online.

Emmerdale 's Roxy Shahidi has teased her character Leyla Cavanagh's upcoming dramatic storyline on the ITV soap. In upcoming scenes, Leyla's drug habit is exposed as she and newcomer Suzy celebrate a business win at Take a Vow.

As they open their stylish home for the very first time, Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick and her wife, one of the soap's producers Kate Brooks, invite OK! to tour the special place where they are building a life as a family. And in our exclusive interview, the couple tell all on family life so far, spilling the beans on their Vegas nuptials, IVF journey and how they deal with horrendous trolls sending death threats about their sexuality.

Emmerdale's Michelle Hardwick and wife Kate Brooks invited us into their stunning newly renovated home to give OK! an exclusive look behind closed doors. Joined by their adorable son Teddy, the loved-up pair took us on a guided tour of their idyllic home, which boasts a home bar, wedding memorabilia and even a home cinema for the family-of-three.