Emmerdale actress pulls out of money-spinning new gig after lacklustre soap exit – and is replaced by noughties pop star
AN EMMERDALE actress has pulled out of money-spinning new gig after her lacklustre soap exit.
It's been revealed that soap star
Christmas
panto, and his been replaced by a noughties pop star.
Advertisement
5
Paula Lane has pulled out of a money-spinning gig after quitting Emmerdale
Credit: Instagram
5
Paula will no longer star in a Christmas panto of Peter Pan
Credit: Insatgram
5
Paula has now been replaced in the panto by noughties legend, Michelle Heaton
Credit: Insatgram
5
Paula left Emmerdale in April but her exit was slammed
Credit: ITV
Paula landed the panto gig following
She was due to play Tinkerbell in a production of Peter Pan at Billingham
Theatre
in Stockton-On-Tees
It was only announced on June 8 that Paula had joined the cast of the panto, which will kick off this Christmas.
But it's now been revealed she has been replaced by
Advertisement
Read more on Paula Lane
It is unknown why Paula is no longer in the show, but announcing singer Michelle would now play Tinkerbell the theatre wrote "cast change" alongside a picture of the noughties star.
EMMERDALE EXIT
This latest blow for
The soap star - who previously played Kylie Platt in Coronation Street - left the soap after just one year in the role.
Viewers in early April watched as her troubled character
Advertisement
Most read in Soaps
Exclusive
Her final scenes saw her being led away by led away by
police
after she pushed Liam and hit his head.
But fans thought Paula's character was never really given a chance to shine on the soap.
Emmerdale actress secretly quits soap as exit date revealed
Reacting to the scenes, one fan wrote: "That was a really pathetic exit for Ella has so much potential to be a great addition to the village and the writers ruined it with a pathetic love triangle between Liam & Chas!!!
"Paula Lane is a fantastic actor she deserved better than that!"
Advertisement
The Sun was the first to reveal that
The actress first appeared to confirm she had quit the show when she updated her professional Spotlight account to confirm she would cease filming on the soap
opera
in February 2025 after 16 months in the role.
5
The character debuted in the soap in early 2024
Credit: ITV
But confirming the news on Instagram, the soap star then shared a video she'd recorded in February ahead of filming her final scenes.
Advertisement
She told her followers: "Hey, all you lovely
Emmerdale
fans.
"Today is Valentine's Day and I am actually about to go and finsh shooting my final scene on Emmerdale as Ella.
"By the time you watch this, it's going to be around April, I think. I just wanted to say I have had a lovely time here.
"I've met some wonderful people. And I will really, really cherish the experience.
Advertisement
"I just want to say thank you all for your support, your messages.
"I hope you get to see me on some new dramas in the
future
. Or on stage. Or wherever life now takes me in my career.
Paula concluded: "Honestly, everything is all positive. There's no negatives to spin on this.
"She is a brilliant character and, you know, never say never. Who knows?"
Advertisement
"So, lots of love from me. Over and out."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Irish Sun
3 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Dumped bombshell Malisha takes ANOTHER huge swipe at Meg and Dejon after fiery interview
DUMPED bombshell Malisha took another huge swipe at Meg and Dejon after her fiery interview. The former ITV2 star has become 7 Malisha took another huge swipe at her fellow co-stars Credit: Instagram 7 Fans were left fuming when the popular personality was dumped from the show Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 She was left single after Meg and Dejon coupled up together Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Amy asked her whether She then continued: "I genuinely don't think it's gonna last. Because they're like, always arguing and then coming back together. "It's [possible] either one of them are gonna get really tired of it and say, 'You know what, I can't deal with this anymore'." READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND The former Love Island star added: "And it's just the endless cycle of I'm arguing and then kiss and make up. So it's like, I don't think it's gonna last." Malisha also described her time in the villa as a 'lose, lose situation' as she claims that her position was somewhat untenable. "We have conversations where you're like, you know, it's okay, like you're here to be a bombshell," she admitted when speaking about Meg. Adding: "Then it's like chaos that I'm actually pulling [him for a chat]. Yeah, it's a lose, lose situation." Most read in Love Island "It was too much." This comes after the former islander did not hold back when she made Malisha's savage digs at Love Islanders revealed as she refuses to hold back She was asked by an audience member to give one-word verdicts on her fellow Islanders. When it came to Shea, she didn't mince her words, as she remarked that chatting to him was like 'talking to a brick wall.' She also made it clear that her feud with The reality personality also claimed that she would 'never be friends' with her on the outside. Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Although, Malisha left the door open for a post-show spark with Dejon, cheekily saying they had 'unfinished business'. To add fuel to the fire, Dejon's own family were watching from the Aftersun audience and were asked who they thought was the better match for him: Meg or Malisha. Without hesitation, they proudly declared they were Team Malisha. 7 After leaving the villa, Malisha gave a fiery interview to Maya Jama on Love Island: Aftersun Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 She said the relationship between Meg and Dejon would not last Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 7 Malisha claimed that Dejon was life a different person when he was not around Meg Credit: Eroteme 7 She previously stated that she would not be friends with Meg outside of the villa Credit: Instagram Love Island continues on ITV2 and is available to stream on ITVX .
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Tragic last vid shows tourist, 26, smiling next to pal at summit before deadly plunge in active volcano crater
TRAGIC footage shows a tourist, 26, smiling and joking with her pal before fatally falling into an active volcano crater. Juliana Marins 8 The publicist and dancer had been backpacking though Southeast Asia 8 Juliana and her pal Federica joked about the cloud covered view at the top of Mount Rinjani 8 The 26-year-old survived the fall but was unable to climb back up due to her injuries The Brazilian national, who was a publicist and dancer from Niterói, near Rio de Janeiro, was trapped for four days after she fell while trekking up Indonesia's second-highest volcano. She had been backpacking through Southeast Asia since February, documenting her solo trip on social media. In heartbreaking footage, shared by a pal she met along her travels, Juliana could be seen joking and dancing in the More clips showed the adventurous 26-year-old showing off the stunning vistas while riding on mopeds. Other shots revealed the dancer jumping into picturesque sinkholes and exploring caverns. In a tragic last video, Juliana and her friend Frederica, jibed about the view at the top of Mount Rinjani as it had been concealed by cloud cover. "I met Juliana the day before the trip. We were both traveling alone. We made it all the way to the top. It was very difficult. We climbed about 1,500 meters," Federica told G1 after the horror. In the clip Federica says sarcastically: "The view is amazing, you can tell it was so worth it." Most read in The US Sun Juliana jokes: "Yeh, we did it for the view, so I'm glad, amazing!". This comes as distressing drone footage was also released which revealed Juliana trapped in a pit on the volcano as rescuers tried to reach her. Tourists on the Indonesian island of Lombok spotted her inside the crater after hearing Juliana survived the fall but was unable to climb back up due to her injuries and had no access to food, water or shelter. The first rescue team was dispatched at 2.32pm local time on Saturday. After the initial alarm was raised, six more rescue teams tried to reach her. They were supported by two helicopters and equipment including an industrial drill. Cold temperatures and fog made search efforts on Sunday harder to navigate but a drone was able to locate Juliana. 8 More clips showed the adventurous 26-year-old riding on mopeds Credit: Instagram@ajulianamarins 8 The young woman tragically died while hiking up Mount Rinjani 8 The search for Juliana was hampered by fog However, when rescuers descended the volcano on Monday, she was no longer in the same spot. Rescuers finally located her on Tuesday, but it was tragically too late. Her family confirmed her death on social media, writing: "Today, the rescue team managed to reach the place where Juliana Marins was. "With great sadness, we inform you that she did not survive. "We remain very grateful for all the prayers, messages of affection and support that we have received." Earlier this week, Nikolas Osman, spokesperson for the East Lombok Police, said Juliana was hiking in a group and fell after suffering fatigue. He said: "While heading to the summit of Rinjani on the way to the Cemara Tunggal area, the victim experienced fatigue and the guide at that time advised her to rest. "Then the five guests in the tour group were taken by the guide to continue the journey. "However, by the time he returned to fetch her, the Brazilian woman was already missing." Indonesian authorities deployed three helicopters to try and rescue Juliana, according to West Nusa Tenggara governor Lalu Muhamad Iqbal. Read more on the Irish Sun Iqbal told reporters: 'One helicopter from the Indonesian Armed Forces and national search and rescue agency (Basarnas) is expected to arrive at Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (BIZAM) around 2pm local time today.' Before the incident, Juliana had visited Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. 8 In distressing drone footage, Juliana is seen trapped in a pit on the volcano as rescuers try to reach her 8
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
HUGE US popstar ‘gives away' that they're secret act ‘Patchwork' at Glastonbury with Instagram post
A HUGE US popstar has "given away" that they're the secret act "Patchwork" at Glastonbury, after they shared a telling Instagram post. Ever since organisers revealed the 4 Glastonbury Festival fans think they have worked out who Patchwork is Credit: Getty 4 It comes as organisers added the mysterious act to the schedule Credit: Getty 4 Fans are convinced that Chappell Roan is the mysterious act after she posted this picture Credit: Instagram 4 The Pink Pony Club star is enjoying a huge career high right now Credit: Getty At the beginning of the month, Glastonbury organisers shared the complete schedule. However, there are still several 'TBA' slots that hint at secret sets on the Pyramid Stage and beyond. Now fans have a brand new theory about who could make a surprise appearance at the legendary festival. On the 2025 Glastonbury schedule, the Saturday 6.15pm slot has a mysterious act called "Patchwork" pencilled in, and fans have been trying to work out what it means. read more on GLASTONBURY It follows a similar mystery in 2023 when Churn Ups were revealed to be the Foo Fighters. Now fans are convinced that Chappell Roan is "Patchwork" after she posted a telling clue on Instagram. It came after the Pink Pony Club star shared a picture of herself holding a patchwork quilt, and wrote next to it: "Insane vibe." Taking to Reddit to discuss, revellers now think she is definitely the surprise act. Most read in Music One fan said: "This means she is defo Patchwork!" Another added: "This post all but confirms it!" Foo Fighters make surprise Glastonbury performance as The Churn Ups This one commented: "What a great act, can't wait to see her perform." The festival opens its gates tomorrow and this year's headliners include The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo The rest of the bill features big-name acts such as The bands will take to the stage from June 27 to June 29. Glastonbury: Pyramid Stage line-up 2025 FRIDAY THE 1975: 22:15 – 23:45 BIFFY CLYRO: 20:15 – 21:15 ALANIS MORISSETTE: 18:15 – 19:15 TBA: 16:55 – 17:30 BURNING SPEAR: 15:00 – 16:00 CMAT: 13:30 – 14:30 SUPERGRASS: 12:00 – 13:00 SATURDAY NEIL YOUNG AND THE CHROME HEARTS: 22:00 – 23:45 RAYE: 20:00 – 21:00 PATCHWORK: 18:15 – 19:15 JOHN FOGERTY: 16:30 – 17:30 THE SCRIPT: 15:00 – 16:00 BRANDI CARLILE: 13:30 – 14:30 KAISER CHIEFS: 12:00 – 13:00 SUNDAY OLIVIA RODRIGO: 21:45 – 23:15 NOAH KAHAN: 19:45 – 20:45 NILE RODGERS & CHIC: 18:00 – 19:00 ROD STEWART: 15:45 – 17:15 THE LIBERTINES: 14:00 – 15:00 CELESTE: 12:30 – 13:30 THE SELECTER: 11:15 – 12:00
