Former Emmerdale star Joe Gill, famed for his role as the much-loved Finn Barton on the ITV soap, is almost unrecognisable seven years on from his dramatic departure from the show.
Joe became an Emmerdale regular from 2013 until the untimely death of his character in 2017. Fans will recall Finn's heartbreaking exit, shot by his own mother Emma Barton, leading to his subsequent death in hospital.
Off-screen, Joe has undergone a transformation since leaving the soap. Known for his signature thick-rimmed glasses and preppy style, he now embraces a rugged look, having forsaken his glasses and clean-shaven visage, highlighting his chiselled features.
On Instagram, Joe was captured enjoying the great outdoors, donning a stylish hat and red fleece, a stark contrast to his days in the Dales.
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