ITV Emmerdale pay tribute to 'friend and colleague' in emotional message

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Emmerdale viewers were moved by a touching tribute at the end of Thursday's episode, which is available on ITV X. As the credits rolled for the latest instalment, an emotional message appeared on-screen as the ITV soap honoured a 'friend and colleague'.The heartfelt tribute read: "Dedicated to our friend and colleague Stephanie Ives-Stevens 1979 to 2023." OK!

has reached out to ITV for further comment on the poignant tribute. It comes as Thursday's hour-long episode saw a series of storylines play out with Ella Forster arrested while Cathy Hope agreed to go on the three month cruise with Brenda Walker, reports Leeds Live.

Fans will recall that Brenda recently found out she'd won two tickets for an all-inclusive luxury three-month cruise. Despite her initial reluctance following her split from Eric Pollard last year, Brenda chose to go ahead with the trip, and in Thursday's episode, Cathy agreed to come along for the once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Cathy had reservations about leaving her dad Bob Hope behind, especially after the loss of her twin brother and his son Heath Hope.