Emmerdale wins big at Inside Soap Awards – despite losing major gong to EastEnders

SOAP fans are waiting with bated breath to receive some news about Sam Dingle who was left impaled by a spike after a cow stampede. However, the trailer for Emmerdale's 50th anniversary stunt week featured a blink-and-you-miss-it hint on his fate. Latest scenes of the ITV drama revealed the farmhand, portrayed by James Hooton, had been taken into surgery and losing a life-threatening amount of blood.

Mark Charnock, who is best known for playing Marlon Dingle in ITV show Emmerdale, explained how he felt following King Charles’ tribute to the soap for its 50th anniversary. Mark admitted that it was “surreal” when the King appeared on the massive screen in front of him at the National Television Awards last week.Mark recalled his excitement on the night that Emmerdale won Best Serial Drama at the NTAs 2022.I went on to recall how things became truly “surreal” when the King himself wished the cast a happy anniversary, as the show celebrated 50 years of being on the airwaves.It was also a big night for Mark, who was “thrilled” to win Best Serial Drama Performance.The star was competing against co-star Paige Sandhu, who plays Meena Jutla on the show, as well as EastEnders stars Gillian Wright and Rose Ayling-Ellis.Mark also won big at the Soap Awards last night, walking away with the prizes for Best Actor, Best Storyline and Best Romance.Speaking to Express.co.uk at the event, Mark recalled the incredible moment he saw King Charles appear in a touching tribute last week. He said: “Joel Dommett was standing next to me and I was letting myself get ready for a comedian like Harry Enfield or something like that. “And I had this dawning realisation and it was, ‘Oh, that’s not a deep fake’.“It was… surreal.

Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has opened up on his future with Rhona as he teases fans about their "hard life." Mark plays Marlon on Emmerdale, who is a fan favourite character.Fans have been devastated watching Marlon recover from a life changing stroke. READ MORE: Emmerdale's Harriet star opens up on soap exit as fans insist she's 'not really dead' Mark walked away with the Best Actor award on Monday evening (October 17) at the glitzy Inside Soap Awards.Speaking of the couples strong relationship at the event he told Daily Star: "They’ve got so much history behind them."I think the audience have seen that and have been investing in their ups and downs over the years."Given where they’ve been - they’ve been at the very worst place so I’m hoping they have a strong future but you just never know." I think they’re going to continue to find life hard because of where they’re at, but they’ve got each other and they’re really really good with each other."They’ve found what they’ve been looking for. I think it’s a game changer because I think if if he hadn’t had Rhona then I’m not sure he would’ve made it."Marlon and Rhona (Zoe Henry) also picked up the gong for Best Romance.Speaking about their epic win Mark said: "There was a different route to it."It was a romance born out of actual tragedy.

Emmerdale star Sally Dexter has confirmed that the set of the ITV soap is haunted.The 62-year-old actress has recently filmed her heartbreaking exit as Faith lost her battle to cancer.However, it appears that things didn't quite go to plan during the recording of the emotional scenes as an unexpected visitor made an apperance.READ MORE: Emmerdale Marlon Dingle exit fears as Mark Charnock address his future on ITV soapSpeaking at the Inside Soap Awards, Sally told Daily Star: "When Lucy, who plays Chas, first came in to find me dead, she knocked on the door to open it but couldn’t come in. "When we were filming that, she knocked on the door once and there was an answering knock, and we were filming this in a house that was meant to be haunted and this happened twice."I was dead but I was kind of sinking off into a subconsciousness and when she did that and I heard the answering knock, I wanted to say come in.

Emmerdale viewers were left hiding behind their hands tonight as fan-favourite character Sam Dingle appeared to be killed off in the soap’s most brutal stunt yet.It comes as Harriet Finch was 'confirmed' dead by Kim Tate, with Dan finding her in the woods and crying over her lifeless body. Sam, played by James Hooton, was forced to jump out of the way of a herd of stampeding cows as the 50th anniversary storm continues to batter the village and its farmland.And as the episode drew to a close, things weren’t looking good for Sam, who was pierced directly through the chest by a huge metal spike – more like something from a SAW film than an evening soap.READ MORE: Emmerdale Marlon Dingle exit fears as Mark Charnock address his future on ITV soapCovered in blood and grazes, Sam’s iconic khaki coat was smeared with red where the spike stabbed right through him.Though Belle and Nate managed to get out of the way of the cows, will they be able to save Sam’s life, or is he already a goner?Taking to Twitter, a series of shocked fans condemned the stunt, with one penning: "Noooo, Sam! This is absolute chaos!""Sam Dingle impaled by a tractor!" another echoed, while a third wrote: "Jesus @emmerdale what a way to kill off Sam.

The Inside Soap Awards returned this evening, and for the first time in two years, they weren't virtual, as organisers threw a star-studded event to mark 30 years of the hit magazine. A whole host of stars from soapland bagged some of the coveted gongs, with Best Actress being won by EastEnders' Gillian Taylforth and Best Actor scooped by Emmerdale's Mark Charnock, whose character Marlon's stroke plot also won Best Storyline.

Emmerdale is celebrating 50 years of being on ITV screens this year and has a series of explosive and gripping episodes airing to mark the occasion. In the five decades the show’s been on air, a lot has happened and it’s seen many characters come and go. Not all of those characters who appeared on the soap made it out alive and some found themselves buried in the chilling real life graveyard found on set.

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has broken her silence about her x-rated outburst after co star Paddy Bever won a gong at National Television Awards on Thursday night (October 13).After Paddy picked up the Rising Star award for his performances as Max Turner, the Kelly Neelan actress was caught on camera swearing as she celebrated the win.READ MORE: King Charles sends NTAs into a frenzy with unexpected appearance over hit soapMillie, 18, took to Instagram to address the moment, saying: "That proud that I didn't drop the f bomb at all."After picking up his award, Paddy, who plays Max Turner, posted a selfie on Instagram showing him looking teary at the awards.Viewers then rushed to the comment section to shower him with compliments.One said: "@itvcorrie well deserved, seems such a lovely lad #NTA".Another wrote: "Aww! He thanked God! That’s cute. Bet he’s the first in a long time to do that.

EMMERDALE has had a whole host of iconinc characters pass though it’s village over the last 50 years. Not all of those made it out alive and found themselves buried in the chilling real life graveyard found on set.  For characters that are no longer around to cause chaos in the Dales, they have likely been laid to rest in the purpose built graveyard.  As part of ITV’s official outdoor set tour visit, fans of the show are able to take themselves off to see the sites of the famous village and remembered characters both past and present.

EastEnders actress Zaraah Abrahams at the National Television Awards. The former Coronation Street star broke cover as he headed out to the gym on Sunday morning (October 16) to get his sweat on.Ryan, 38, took to his Instagram Stories after his workout and shared a snap of him posing with a pal at the gym.READ MORE: Coronation Street's Millie Gibson caught swearing as ITV soap co-star wins NTA gongThe Jason Grimshaw star looked sporty in a black cap, a neon green t-shirt, grey shorts and a pair of white Nike trainers.Later on, Ryan's TOWIE star fiancée Lucy Mecklenburgh revealed that she and Ryan went out for brunch after his gym session.The couple enjoyed a family outing at a London market with their two-year-old son Roman and their baby daughter Lilah.Ryan and Lucy seemed in high spirits as as they strolled side by side with their double pram and smiled together during their leisurely day out.Another sweet snap showed Lucy planting a kiss on Roman's head as he tucked into his meal.It comes after Ryan enjoyed a cosy reunion with his former Corrie co-star Zaraah Abrahams, who currently plays Chelsea Fox on EastEnders.The pair have been friends for years and were Cobbles co-stars as Zaraah used to play Joanna Jackson in the ITV soap between 2005 and 2007.Ryan and Zaraah were seen hugging at a NTAs after-party after the glitzy event in London on Thursday (October 13).The pair reportedly got on "like a house on fire" as they chatted at an after-party and later shared an affectionate cuddle.An onlooker told The Sun: "Ryan was inviting Zaraah to come to his house with her family.

Emmerdale's Eric Pollard star has branded the ITV soap's storylines as "sensationalist", saying it's a "shame".Christopher Chittell, who plays the iconic character, has been on the soap since 1986 and is still going strong as its longest-serving cast member ever.Despite being part of some big storylines in his time, including his beloved Val's tragic death, he reckons things have changed on the series.READ MORE: Haunted soap sets – Corrie stars return as ghosts to eerie EastEnders encountersThe 74-year-old spoke of the ITV soap as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, which will see a huge storm rip through the Yorkshire village and leave a wave of destruction for many of the characters.He spoke of the changes over the years, saying: "The biggest change is the topic of storylines, they're all sensationalist, which is a shame."Chris said on the Soap From The Box podcast: "We have to look at life and be able to reflect it to do our jobs. And life as we see it now, hells bells, you daren't cough, walk in the street because there's a death.

Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas was spotted in a cosy reunion with his former co-star Zaraah Abrahams. The ex-soap star, 38 played Jason Grimshaw on the ITV soap from 2000 to 2016 while Zarah, who currently stars in EastEnders, landed the role of Joanne Jackson in 2005 and played the character for two years.

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THERE is panic and devastation across the Dales as one character appears to go missing during the killer storm in Emmerdale.  As part of its 50th birthday celebrations, the Emmerdale village looks set to be transformed for good following the arrival of a deadly wind storm which causes pain and heartache across the whole of the village.  With the storm affecting everyone, it soon becomes clear that some of the residents have been left unaccounted for and have gone missing during the extreme weather conditions.  With Kim and Will’s wedding taking place on the same day as the storm, all the residents are out in force but suspicions are raised when Rhona Goskirk does not return home.  Read More on EmmerdaleSTATE OF WIND Emmerdale fans convinced they’ve ‘worked out’ who dies in killer stormwhat an eyeful! Emmerdale fans left hot under the collar as Nate strips to his underwear Her mother, Mary, and husband, Marlon Dingle, become increasingly wary and frightened as to her whereabouts when there is still no sign of her at home.  As the situation becomes serious, Mary and Marlon become worried for her welfare and are soon left giving each other a fearful glance.  Most read in TVTV Set-Tos NTAs' most scandalous moments - Love Island brawl to Jac Jossa's tears after rowFARMAGEDDON Jeremy Clarkson breaks silence on future of hit show Clarkson's Farm'classic' Lenny Henry takes a swipe at Holly and Phillip in NTA acceptance speechyou vixen! The Chase's Jenny Ryan stuns fans as she flashes bra in plunging gown at NTAs As it becomes clear the situation is dire and not everyone will make it out alive, Mary and Marlon are left stricken with panic.

CORONATION Street star Millie Gibson was caught swearing live on TV after her co-star won a National Television Award. The actress - who plays Kelly Neelan on the ITV soap - was thrilled for actor Paddy Bever after he bagged the Rising Star gong on Thursday night. The young actor who is famed for playing wayward Max Turner on the cobbles was clearly stunned to have won the award.

Former Coronation Street star Millie Gibson looked sensational as she channeled a 90s icon for her appearance at the National Television Awards. Despite leaving the ITV soap last month, the Kelly Neelan actress joined many of her former co-stars at the glitzy awards bash.

Viewers of the National Television Awards couldn't help but 'cringe' as Love Island star Gemma Owen and her former footballer dad Michael took to the stage. The father-and-daughter duo presented the gong for Serial Drama Performance at the glam ceremony on Thursday evening (October 13).

It's been a big week for Emmerdale as the soap is celebrating its 50th anniversary and the cast collected the award for Best Serial Drama at the National Television Awards on Thuesday. Actor Mark Charnock, who has played the role of Marlon Dingle since 1996, also picked up the award for Serial Drama Performance for his portrayal of the aftermath of a devastating stroke attack.

NATIONAL Television Awards viewers spotted Shane Richie looking unimpressed as Emmerdale won Best Serial Drama at the NTAs. The win was the cherry on top of an incredible night for Emmerdale in its 50th year. Mark Charnock, who plays Marlon Dingle, won Best Serial Drama Performance and King Charles III paid an incredible tribute to the long-running soap.