'Weight of what's going on' Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley's wife Zoe Henry in family admission

Emmerdale's most beloved characters, Marlon Dingle, is coming to terms with the devastating stroke that has affected everyone around him.The tragic storyline kicked off on Monday (March 21) and showed the Woolpack chef being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment after collapsing at home. In upcoming episodes, viewers will see Dingle's loved ones - including girlfriend Rhona, daughter April and best friend Paddy - learn to cope with the aftermath, as the character deals with the impact of his diagnosis.

Emmerdale star Katherine Dow Blyton has shared her own personal connection to the latest storyline airing on the ITV soap.

There were more emotional scenes in Emmerdale as the Dingle family came to terms with Marlon's health scare and the fan favourite character underwent surgery.

Emmerdale's Rhona Goskirk could be in for yet another shock in upcoming episodes of the ITV soap, as fans have predicted her mum could also be the mother of someone very close to her in the Dales.Mary Goskirk entered the soap in recent weeks as she moved in with her daughter Rhona, and seemed eager to criticise her every move and her relationship with Marlon Dingle.With Marlon suffering a stroke after proposing to Rhona, it looks like Mary is stepping up to be a grandmother to April - but the family could be in for another big shock.Fans have seen Mary chatting to Vanessa Woodfield in a much nicer manner than she talks to her own daughter Rhona.And they think there's a striking resemblance between them - with some even suggesting that Mary could be Vanessa's mum as well as Rhona's. Taking to Twitter, one eagle-eyed fan wrote: "What if Rhona’s mum on #Emmerdale actually turns out to be Vanessa’s too? Seems much more like her." Someone else echoed: "Why are scenes with Vanessa and Mary SO much better than scenes between Rhona and Mary? feel like they’ve brought Louise Jameson in as the wrong characters mum!"As a third viewer said: "It’s the way they even look like they could be related!", with someone else agreeing: "I know they could easily be mother and daughter! It’s like Mary’s the mum Vanessa always wanted!"However, others simply wanted to see Vanessa's mum finally cast - with one writing: "If they ever decide to bring Vanessa’s mum in, I will accept nobody else but Susie Blake.

Emmerdale.Marlon suffers the stroke unexpectedly after proposing to Rhona Goskirk, and after being admitted to hospital, Chas and Charity agree to put their feud aside to support Marlon.The Dingle family have been one of the soap's most famous families throughout the decades, with many family members coming and going.However, characters such as Marlon have been some of the dale's most familiar faces.As the Dingle family begin to reunite with one another, Daily Star takes a look at where the stars who have played forgotten members of the Dingle family are now.Jacqueline Chadwick burst onto our screens as the feisty Tina Dingle in Emmerdale from 1994 to 1996, before leaving following Tina's famous love triangle with Frank Tate and Steve Merchant.Away from Emmerdale, she also had a rival soap role as Linda Baldwin in Coronation Street, who had flings with both Mike Baldwin and his son during her time on the Weatherfield cobbles, between 1998 to 2001.However, Jacqueline has since made an interesting career U-turn and now works as a crime author, penning best selling novels including In The Still.The actress turned author explained that she stepped away from our screens as she was not fond of the limelight, telling Daily Record: "When I started out in the soaps, celebrity didn’t exist and your private life was pretty much your own. That all changed in the Noughties when the phenomenon of stardom took off."After having my two children, I decided it was time to quit acting as I didn’t want them to be forced into the limelight because of me.

Emmerdale actress Zoe Henry has given fans a rare insight into her love life with co-star Jeff Hordley.The soap stars, who play Rhona Goskirk and Cain Dingle in the ITV serial drama, have been together 28 years.They met at drama school in 1994 when they were youngsters and have been together ever since.Zoe, 48, appeared on ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday morning (March 22) to discuss her latest harrowing storyline.However, conversation quickly turned to her person life as Lorraine Kelly quizzed her about working with her husband.Lorraine, 62, pointed out that Zoe rarely appears in any scenes with Jeff.The actress laughed as she replied: Which is great. We have a separate existence at work and we like that."We often do line learning together."Zoe also added that Jeff is currently "taking the weight" at home as she films Rhona's heartbreaking storyline as she deals with the aftermath after fiancè Marlon Dingle's stroke.

He's had his fair share of trials and tribulations over the years but Marlon Dingle is facing one of his biggest yet after he suffered a stroke in the latest Emmerdale scenes.

Emmerdale last week.But according to Emmerdale spoilers, it will certainly take a while for things to get back to normal for the friendly pub chef.Marlon and his partner Rhona Goskirk struggle in the aftermath of Marlon’s stroke and his best pal Paddy Dingle is not coping with Marlon’s predicament.During the week, the Dingles prepare a video to send to Marlon while he is in hospital but worried he’s being fake, Paddy buckles under the pressure and records an inadequate message.Meanwhile in hospital, Marlon has a meeting with his speech therapist.As he agonisingly struggles to form easy words, Rhona is heartbroken to see how upset Marlon is due to his slow progress.Later on when Rhona accidentally pushes a stubborn Marlon a little too hard, the nurse takes her to one side and gently advises Rhona to put less pressure on him as it is not an easy process.After recognising Rhona is feeling low, Paddy promises to do better but fails to convince her.Once she’s back at the hospital, Rhona apologises to Marlon for pushing him too hard and Marlon accepts her apology.

EMMERDALE star Mark Charnock has issued a warning after shocked fans saw his character Marlon Dingle collapse. The chef suffered a devastating stroke just minutes after getting engaged to Rhona Goskirk.

EMMERDALE fans are reeling after beloved character Marlon Dingle suffered a stroke just minutes after getting engaged. While viewers were left emotional and in tears at the tragic scene, many praised the ITV soap for its portrayal of "real stroke signs." A stroke is a life-threatening emergency that can leave sufferers with long-term health complications.

"I thought, ‘Is it possible? Could I really? Yeah, why not?’ The path is actually an easy route to take if you’ve got that time to give."It really is worthwhile. It’s so important."The Loose Women panellist explained that people as “fortunate” as her want to “give back” and that “we do our bit with charity.”"But there’s nothing like making a difference every single day.“And as a special constable out on foot patrol you come into contact with the public every day when you’re on duty and you really do make a difference.

Emmerdale fans were left in tears on Monday's heartbreaking episode as Marlon Dingle had a stroke just after getting engaged to partner Rhona Goskirk. During the latest instalment, Marlon, who didn't realise that Rhona was planning on proposing too, started having doubts about popping the question as he reflected on his past failed relationships. However, after a pep talk from ex-wife Laurel Thomas, Marlon decided to propose just at the exact same time as Rhona planned to pop the question.

Emmerdale made for unsettling viewing on Monday night after Marlon Dingle suffered a life-threatening stroke.The happy-go-lucky pub chef was thrilled and clearly excited when his long-term partner Rhona Goskirk agreed to marry him.But when Marlon rushed back home to find the engagement ring, he collapsed to the floor in dramatic fashion.As the powerful scenes unfolded on screen fans were left triggered as they felt disturbed and worried for Woolpack chef Marlon. Taking to Twitter, one upset viewer penned: "The story line for Marlon in #Emmerdale is so triggering omg." Meanwhile another fan revealed: "I turned off i cant watch it too disturbing.""My heart goes out to anyone who’s either experienced a stroke or been affected by it.

Emmerdale 's Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) is set to be part of a heartbreaking storyline in upcoming episodes when he has a life-threatening stroke. The ITV soap has released a spoiler video showing a first look at Marlon's stroke where he suddenly falls ill and collapses to the ground. At the start of the week, Marlon is feeling on top of the world whilst he searches for the engagement ring for Rhona Goskirk, when suddenly he falls ill.

This Morning team, where she advises the nation on all things medical. But she has now exclusively revealed that she sometimes wishes she could drop the "doctor" title and appear on TV as just "Zoe".The former Gladiators star has struck up a close friendship with Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu and said she'd like to perform with her on stage, or possibly connect with her for a TV show of their own."I don't even know what the TV show would be, but I think it seems like an opportunity to be part of a TV show where I'm not there as the medical expert," she explained."Instead of being Dr Zoe, I'd just get to be Zoe."She added: "There's a big side of my personality and who I am that doesn't get an opportunity to shine on This Morning or when I do Trust Me, I'm A Doctor, because we all have these different personas that we rely upon, depending on what role we're playing."It would be great to make some TV, something fun, with some mates, and get to show people Zoe."The 40-year-old has always had a passion for dance, taking lessons as a child - but she was forced to give it up due to a lack of money in her family."I always wanted to be a doctor but I also wanted to be a dancer on Top of the Pops [TOTP]when I was little," she explained."I've just always loved dancing.

Emmerdale character, Marlon Dingle, will see his life change forever as he is rushed to hospital after suffering a stroke.The storyline, which Mark described as “traumatic”, presented the actor with some challenges as he aimed to portray the experience as accurately as possible.In order to ensure the scenes are as true as real stroke survivors’ experiences, Mark worked closely with the Stroke Association.He also had the help of real life stroke survivor Nick Hounsfield as he navigated the scenes.Speaking to Express.co.uk and other media outlets, Mark explained that each stroke is different and can present itself in various ways.Mark said: "Each stroke is profoundly different.“For the story we're telling, there will be 99 other people who say, that is not what happened to me.“You can only tell the one story and hope that you represent faithfully what happens afterwards, and what people will have to go through.“That is where the real responsibility lies.”Speaking of the support from The Stroke Association, Mark continued: “It was extraordinarily helpful.“I’m constantly asking the medical professionals, 'can I do this? What can I do with my good hand at this point?'“It's details that are going to sell the story to people who have been through it.The research has been everything."Mark also had help from a stroke specialist who was working on set with him and the actor has described as “fantastic”.While preparing for the scenes, Mark also had Zoom meetings with doctors and speech therapists who work with the Stroke Association.Mark said the stroke was a “distressing” and “traumatic” experience for Marlon.But he highlighted that the incident will inspire Marlon and his partner, Rhona Goskirk, to “get their lives back.”The TV

“We like having people round and forcing them to eat the drab food we cook.“If we had takeaways, we have a good one on the South Lambeth Road, the name sadly I can’t remember.”Joanna spoke to the pair about her food habits and interests.She said that she adores corn on the cob, and also explained that, having spent a significant amount of her youth in India, she loves a curry.The star said, when asked about her ideal last supper, that she loves corn on the cob with “butter, salt, pepper, pretty much that, and eaten pretty disgustingly with it falling down your chin…“Bad for the teeth, so then a small little toothpick.“It might have been a cheese souffle, a little Swiss cheese souffle, just a little tiny one that comes up like a chef’s hat.”She said her dream main course “has to include rice".  The actress said it would have to be a “magical curry” with dal, alongside other “bits and pieces".She continued, saying she also loves to tuck into a spicy curry from Nepal, but didn’t neglect the bits on the side such as poppadoms and chutneys.Moving on, Jessie and Lennie asked the Absolutely Fabulous star about her views on the Royal Family and the Queen.Joanna responded saying that she has a lot of respect for the Queen and deems her to be an “extraordinary woman.”On her new book, A Queen for All Seasons, the presenter said the book is a celebration of the monarch in time for the Platinum Jubilee.She praised the Queen's resilient and brave behaviour, saying that she has never stopped doing what she has had to do.The star explained that even when she had “evil things” written about her, she was unable to respond.She concluded, saying that she has never watched The Crown, as she is close with the Royal Family on personal terms

Emmerdale next week as things take a turn for the worse for many characters. Emmerdale spoilers can reveal that Marlon Dingle's life will go from good to bad relatively quickly as he suffers a stroke after his proposal to Rhona Goskirk.

Emmerdale star Charley Webb has expressed how much she misses her “old work family” in her latest instagram post featuring pictures of the actress enjoying a fun night with some of them.Charley, 34, known as Debbie Dingle on the ITV soap for more than 10 years, posted pictures out with her former colleagues and shared how much they meant to her.The snaps featured Emma Atkins, who played mum Charity, and former fictional dad Cain, played by Jeff Hordley, as well as other stars Zoe Henry and Eden Taylor-Draper.The post featured Charlie oozing her own eclectic style and wearing a beanie hat, leopard print tights under an over sized blazer and slouchy black boots.In one shot she posed next to her former co-star Jeff, draped on his shoulder with her tongue cheekily out.Charley captioned the photos: "I will forever love my old work family. My heart feels so full and grateful they came into my life all those years ago.

Emmerdale actors Zoe Henry and Mark Charnock have revealed the life-changing experience their characters, Rhona Goskirk and Marlon Dingle, will go through together.The fictional couple’s lives were turned upside down when Marlon suffered a stroke just when they decided to get engaged.Rhona and Marlon were set to propose to each other when Marlon started to feel frightened and disoriented before feeling his consciousness fade.Worried about her dad, April rushes home to find him struggling to stay conscious.Mark described his character’s incident as a “distressing” and “traumatic” experience, while Zoe defined it as “a new challenge”.However, the couple does not lose hope as they are determined to overcome the “bump in the road”.Mark told Express.co.uk and other media outlets: "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."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."Asked about April’s emotions following her dad’s stroke, Zoe pointed out that she had also suffered the loss of her mother and that there were “a lot of things echoing for her.”She said: “The kids sometimes are way more adaptable and accepting than he gives them credit for and she’s pretty strong and she’s amazing.“But you can’t erase the fact that she’s lost her own mother not that long ago, so there’s a lot of things echoing for her.”Zoe went on to explain how Rhona coped with the traumatic experience and how her life

Madonna's seemingly ageless look at 63, while others have urged her to abandon the Instagram filters and show fans her "real" face. Now ITV's Dr Zoe Williams, a skincare expert who advises the nation on all things health for This Morning, has weighed in with her own views on the controversial photos.Asked on whether Madonna's age-defying photos would be a realistic look for anyone else to achieve, the ex-Gladiators TV star said: "I think what we should talk about here is, how can that be possible?"Dr Zoe is qualified to talk about the musical legend's astonishingly youthful skin, as she has worked in dermatology herself.The nation's favourite female GP, who once had ambitions of specialising as a plastic surgeon, admitted: "I don't know what she's had done."She added: "Madonna has resources that most of us won't have."However, some may be surprised to learn that she believes a large part of the singer's success in achieving remarkably youthful photos is that she is simply "genetically blessed"."I think Madonna has always looked much, much younger than she is and a large part of it is genetics," she explained."I think it's fair to say that she's probably been able to access top end products and maybe she's also had cosmetic procedures that have helped her to look so youthful, but...