Reece Dinsdale: Last News

Former Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale left his followers on social media rather amazed with an old photograph he shared, harking back to three decades ago.

Actor Reece Dinsdale is no stranger to soaps. He not only played Emmerdale's villainous Paul Ashdale, until the character was killed off in an explosion back in 2021, but he also starred in Coronation Street, where he played Michelle Keegan's on-screen father, Joe McIntyre. And the star once admitted he wouldn't have made his way on to the Cobbles if it hadn't have been for Michelle's acting skills.

Emmerdale star Reece Dinsdale has returned to the hit ITV soap albeit in a slightly different role.The actor, 63, is best known for playing villain Paul Ashdale with the character killed off in 2021 and he has since been working as a on-off director behind-the-scenes. Reece has been working on the most recent storyline involving Dan Spencer, played by Liam Fox, as the ITV soap explores how one punch has the potential to kill. Speaking to Digital Spy recently, Dan star Liam, 53, praised Reece's "passionate" directing.

A former Emmerdale and Coronation Street actor is said to be so skint that he hasn't got ‘a pot to p**s in’ after he was axed from both soaps.

Emmerdale's Reece Dinsdale has announced his return to Coronation Street — 12 years after his character was killed off the cobbles.Taking to Twitter earlier this week, Reece, 62, who played Joe McIntyre on the ITV soap, tweeted: "I start #Corrie for real tomorrow. Proper grown-up meeting with the script team over in Manchester.

He holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest-running TV soap star but does Coronation Street legend William Roache plan to retire any time soon? We wouldn't put any bets on it.

Coronation Street's former villain Reece Dinsdale has baffled - and delighted - fans by announcing he has returned to the soap. The actor has had to clarify to some, however, that it won't be in an acting role.

Emmerdale actress updated her 60,000 Twitter followers on her health scare, as she thanked the NHS for looking after her.Samantha, 50, said she was in hospital after needing urgent medical treatment and would be "home soon".She wrote on Twitter: “Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today.“#NHS [heart emoji] I’m fine and I’ll be home soon.” (sic)Samantha has played recurring character Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale since 1998.Plenty of her fans and followers took to Twitter to wish the actress a speedy recovery.Reece Dinsdale, who played the villainous Paul Ashdale on the ITV soap, commented: “Speedy recovery, Samantha!”Rachel Deackes added: “What ever it is/was make sure you rest up and get better soon.”Emma Bispham wrote: “Wishing you a speedy recovery darling Sam. “Thank goodness for the #NHS.Sending lots of love xxxxxx.” (sic)Amanda Ralph wrote: “Hope you're feeling well.

Samantha Giles has revealed she was rushed to hospital with a mystery illness as she thanked NHS staff on Saturday 19 March.The soap actress, 50, revealed her health issues as she shared a tweet to thank the NHS staff at Liverpool Womens Hospital. She wrote: "Huge thank you to all the wonderfully caring staff at @LiverpoolWomens for looking after me today. #NHS" followed by a purple heart emoji.

Reece Dinsdale made a name for himself as one of Emmerdale's dastardly baddies when he joined the ITV soap as Paul Ashdale in April 2020. However, after a harrowing addiction and abuse storyline involving Mandy (Lisa Riley) and Vinny Dingle (Bradley Johnson), Paul was killed off in an explosion on his wedding day.

Emmerdale fans have predicted drama for Jimmy and Nicola King after he kissed Mandy Dingle on Wednesday's episode. On Thursday, Jimmy was found not guilty after awaiting to hear if he was facing prison after crashing his truck in the village which killed villain Paul Ashdale, played by actor Reece Dinsdale, earlier this year.

Mandy Dingle’s wedding to the evil Paul Ashdale was one of the biggest storylines on Emmerdale this year and now actor Reece Dinsdale has found himself back on the set again.

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Nothing gets us going quite like a disastrous week in soap land - and how better to kick off a week like that than with a dramatic flash forward of a 999 call? Monday’s episode of Emmerdale did just that. Considering this is the week that fan favourite Mandy Dingle (played by Lisa Riley) is set to marry Paul Ashdale (played Reece Dinsdale), we couldn’t help wondering whether her much-anticipated wedding is set to end in tragedy.

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Emmerdale viewers have seen a familiar face in the Dales this week, as newcomer Paul made his debut on the ITV soap.

The town of Emmerdale is set for a shock as a desperate Mandy Dingle is set to unleash a huge revelation on new character Paul soon.