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Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Emmerdale stars confirm very different futures for Belle and Ruby
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Emmerdale's Eden Taylor-Draper and Beth Cordingly have shed some light on what viewers can expect for Belle Dingle and Ruby Miligan in upcoming scenes. Belle, as viewers know, was abused by husband Tom King (James Chase) over a year-long period in a harrowing but powerful domestic abuse storyline. Tom was sentenced to three years in prison, with Belle subsequently filing for divorce as she looked to the future and took over Take A Vow in the wake of Leyla Harding's (Roxy Shahidi) tragic death. But just what does the future hold for her? That remains to be seen but star Eden teased what viewers can expect in a chat with Metro on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards 2025. 'I went through my new scripts last week,' she said with a smile, hinting of something positive, 'and maybe [something positive], yeah! Maybe .' Consider us intrigued . Discussing if Belle is ready for romance after her ordeal, Eden added: 'I think that's a journey she'll have to explore and hopefully the audience can go on that with her and we explore the ups and downs of that.' Upcoming scenes will see Belle taken aback when Dawn Taylor (Olivia Bromley) suggests going into business with her. Beth Cordingly, meanwhile, spoke to us about what's in store for Ruby Milligan next week, confirming that she hands herself into the police over Anthony's murder following the discovery of a body. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The soap star also branded the character of Ruby a 'gift of a part'. ' More Trending When you come in and have that kind of storyline, you come in and everybody hates you, you unravel the layers and show why you're like that. 'I love those characters that are complicated, interesting and difficult and it's been a real privilege doing that storyline.' View More » Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV1 or stream first from 6am on ITVX . If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: Dawn 'set to betray' another Emmerdale villager for Joe Tate MORE: All 25 Emmerdale pictures for next week as a gruesome discovery is made MORE: Body found in Emmerdale as two fan-favourites are in the frame for murder
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly faces agonising decision over her future on the soap amid British Soap Awards nomination
She's up for two gongs at this year's British Soap Awards. But Emmerdale star Beth Cordingly, 48, is facing a major dilemma that could shape her future on the show. Although she's only been on the ITV soap for 18 months, Beth has already made a lasting impression as fiery Ruby Fox-Miligan. Her powerful performances have earned her nominations for Best Leading Performer and Best On-Screen Partnership with William Ash, who plays her on-screen husband, Caleb Miligan. Beth's turn as the bold and unpredictable Ruby has clearly resonated with audiences and critics alike. But despite her success, she admitted she's torn about staying on. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. In a recent interview with The Mirror, she said: 'The problem is, I never intended to do more than a year. She added: 'I took the job for lots of reasons. When my daughter and I decided I would take the job, I didn't know I would fall in love with it the way I have. 'I don't know if Emmerdale Village is built on a ley line or something but there is something really magical about that place.' When she was first offered the role, Beth hesitated, concerned about the commute from her home in Brighton to the set in Leeds. She turned to her daughter for advice, and together they agreed she'd take the role for just 12 months. However, that deadline has now come and gone. Elsewhere in the interview, Beth revealed she was 'blown away' by her Best Leading Performer nomination and said she was 'really chuffed' to be one of four women nominated - alongside Emmerdale co-star Eden Taylor-Draper and favourites Kellie Bright and Lacey Turner. As for working with Will, she couldn't wish for a better on-screen husband as she praised him highly and said she feels 'incredibly lucky' to work alongside him. When she first auditioned, Beth knew Ruby was going to be a troublemaker, but she had no idea about her trauma or the repercussions the storyline would unleash. Her powerful performances have earned her nominations for Best Leading Performer and Best On-Screen Partnership with William Ash, who plays her on-screen husband, Caleb Miligan (both pictured on the show) But the promise of tension and drama was what made her pitch hard for the role in the Yorkshire-based soap, despite living in Brighton with her 11-year-old daughter. Her reasons for doing so were mainly because she wanted to be a character who 'drives the drama' rather than a 'reactive' one. Off-screen, Beth is in a happy relationship with actor Ian Kelsey, 58, a familiar face to Emmerdale fans as Dave Glover, who was killed off in 1996. The couple have been together for four years, and Beth often credits Ian with giving her the confidence to take bold steps in her career. She claimed it's 'no coincidence' that her career has gone on a new trajectory since she got together with Ian four years ago. But she revealed she's often warned against dating a fellow actor. She revealed some people would say "Oh God, I'd never go out with an actor" and said there's a running joke among actors where they will often say, "Is your partner an actor or a normal person?" However, she feels 'lucky' to be with someone where there is 'zero jealousy' and only support. Beth is no stranger to soaps, she broke through in Family Affairs and then became a regular on The Bill. She even had a brief stint on EastEnders as Shirley Carter's cellmate. But for Beth, Emmerdale is in a league of its own. She praised the show's tight-knit culture, saying there's no divide between cast and crew, something she hasn't always experienced elsewhere. Still, despite her love for the show, Beth has no plans to relocate permanently to Yorkshire as Brighton, where she grew up and now raises her daughter, as it still feels like home. And although she spends a lot of time thinking about moving up to Leeds, she loves the fact her daughter is growing up where she did, by the sea and beach.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
This Morning's Ben Shephard squirms as soap star shares VERY flushed pic of him at university party live on show - and swipes 'he's in trouble!'
This Morning's Ben Shephard looked worse for wear in a throwback snap from his university days that was shown on Wednesday's instalment of the ITV show. The 50-year-old squirmed as soap star Beth Cordingly shared a flushed picture of him at a party during her chat on the sofa, since the pair studied together 25 years ago. This Morning's soap guru Sharon Marshall appeared on the show to chat about what fans can expect in the coming weeks. And actress Beth Cordingly, 46, who plays Ruby Fox-Miligan in Emmerdale, joined her to chat about her alter-ego's upcoming storylines. But Sharon was desperate to know what Ben was like when he was younger. She said: 'Oh tell us about being at uni with Ben, come on!' The 50-year-old squirmed as soap star Beth Cordingly (pictured on the right) shared a flushed picture of him at a university party during her appearance Cat chimed in: 'That's exactly what I want to know.' Ben joked: 'It sounds very similar to the Emmerdale cast... it was like one big happy family!' Beth chimed in: 'You were this interesting mix because you were big in the rugby thing...' The show then put a snap of a baby-faced Ben on our screens. The TV star rocked a green open shirt, black leather jacket and a moustache. Ben joked: 'That's the interesting mix, right there!' But a confused Cat asked: 'What are you doing there?' while Sharon asked: 'Can we zoom in on those eyes please?' Ben said: 'No, no, don't get too close!' Sharon joked: 'That man is in trouble.' Ben asked Beth: 'Was that at the end of year party, I think? It was a 70s party...' 'I think I'm dressed as Tony Ferrino. That wasn't real hair!' Cat joked: 'I was about to say... is that your own moustache?' Ben chimed in: 'We had all these incredibly talented actors, I was in the dance department, which was a small department next to it. 'It was just a brilliant, extraordinary time. 'It's been amazing watching the likes of Beth, Elliot and Claudia, all those guys that we were at university with, go on and be acclaimed in their field.' Beth replied: 'It's really lovely.' Ben graduated from University of Birmingham with a BA in Dance, Drama and Theatre Arts. The telly favourite has previously opened up about how he fell into the showbiz industry. Ben said: 'I fell into television, I'd been at university and I'd done a degree in dance. 'And I think in my head I was going to go on to drama school and I was going to get into acting at some point down the line.'
