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Daily Mail
2 hours 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
2 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Man United and Arsenal 'fall behind Premier League rival' in race for £34m-rated Greek wonderkid, 18
Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly dropped behind Brighton in the battle to sign Olympiacos wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas. The forward, who turned 18 on Friday, scored six goals and provided two assists this season as he helped the Greek champions to a domestic double. Kostoulas has represented Greece at under-21 level and won the youth Champions League last year before regularly featuring in the Greek Super League and Europa League this season. The young star is contracted at the Greek giants until 2030 but has been linked with a Premier League switch, with United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa reportedly all interested, as well as Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. But Brighton have raced into the lead and could be forced to smash their transfer record to secure his signature, according to The Sun. Olympiacos are said to be holding out for a large fee, in the region of £42-£46million, and will insist that a significant release clause is included in any transfer. Brighton's current transfer record is a £40m fee - which they paid for Georginio Rutter from Leeds last summer. The Seagulls previously offered Olympiacos around £30million plus Abdallah Sima for the in-demand attacker which was rejected, with the Greek side reluctant to lose one of Europe's hottest talents. But Brighton are pressing ahead and could complete a transfer as soon as next Wednesday, with the summer window opening for ten days on Sunday. It comes as a blow for Man United, who are looking to bolster their attack, with Rasmus Hojlund misfiring and Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford set to leave. Arsenal are also desperate for a striker after an injury-ravaged campaign which saw midfielder Mikel Merino forced to deputise as an emergency striker. Kostoulas could become the most expensive Greek footballer ever, pipping Kostas Manolas' £30m move to Napoli in 2019. Earlier this year, Fabian Hurzeler's side paid £22m for 19-year-old Stefanos Tzimas from Nuremberg, making him the second most costly Greek player ever. Christos Mouzakitis, another young talent from Olympiacos, is also reportedly being targeted by Brighton. While United, Villa, Wolves, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also said to be monitoring the 18-year-old.
The Sun
4 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Brighton jump ahead of Man Utd and Arsenal in £34million transfer race for Greece wonderkid Babis Kostoulas, 18
BRIGHTON have moved ahead of Manchester United and Arsenal as well as a raft of other suitors for Olympiacos wonderkid Babis Kostoulas. And the Seagulls could sign the teenage sensation as early as Wednesday. 2 2 Kostoulas, 18, burst onto the scene this season, which saw him amassing six goals and one assist in 21 league appearances with the Greek champions. The versatile striker played a crucial role in the Piraeus outfit winning the Double and making it to the Last 16 of the Europa League, where they finished in the top eight during the league phase. That came after another stunning 2023-24 campaign that saw the Greece Under-21 international leading the club's Under-19s to Uefa Youth League glory, which marked the first ever European trophy won by a Greek team. SunSport reported the forward's stunning performances have led to interest from a number of Premier League clubs, such as Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa. United even made contact with Olympiacos but have also been facing competition from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, AC Milan and clubs from Spain - while there were also links with Real Madrid. But it is Brighton who have stolen a march on all of the above and are willing to splash the cash on the young prospect. SunSport can reveal Wednesday will be "crucial" regarding Kostoulas' future and the Seagulls' hopes of landing him. Olympiacos won't sell on the cheap and will insist on a major resale clause for their star player, who has a contract until 2030. Negotiations have reached a fee of €40million (£34m), which Fabian Hurzeler's side are currently not willing to meet despite their willingness to pay good money. SunSport, though, understand Kostoulas' fee could climb even higher to €50-55m (£42-46m). That would make Kostoulas the most expensive Greek transfer of all time as he would eclipse Kostas Manolas' £30m move from Roma to Napoli in 2019. Brighton recently completed the second most expensive Greek transfer of all time when they landed Stefanos Tzimas from Nuremberg following a £22m deal. That would see the Seagulls continuing their impressive run of snatching some of the world's best young talent after signing the likes of Yves Bissouma, Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister and more. Kostoulas is among Olympiacos' biggest wonderkids along with Konstantis Tzolakis and Christos Mouzakitis, who is also targeted by Brighton as SunSport recently reported. But Brighton face competition from Arsenal, Man Utd, Villa, Dortmund, Milan, Juventus, Wolves, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid for midfielder Mouzakitis, 18. Tzolakis, 22, on the other hand, has been ranked as the goalkeeper that's most ready for a top-five league competition under the age of 23 following stunning performances in the Europe League and last season's Conference League.
The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Brighton jump ahead of Man Utd and Arsenal in £34million transfer race for Greece wonderkid Babis Kostoulas, 18
BRIGHTON have moved ahead of Manchester United and Arsenal as well as a raft of other suitors for Olympiacos wonderkid Babis Kostoulas. And the Seagulls could sign the teenage sensation as early as Wednesday. Advertisement 2 Brighton could sign Olympiacos wonderkid Babis Kostoulas by Wednesday 2 Kostoulas has also been targeted by Manchester United and Arsenal Kostoulas, 18, burst onto the scene this season, which saw him amassing six goals and one assist in 21 league appearances with the Greek champions. The versatile striker played a crucial role in the Piraeus outfit winning the Double and making it to the Last 16 of the Europa League, where they finished in the top eight during the league phase. That came after another stunning 2023-24 campaign that saw the Greece Under-21 international leading the club's Under-19s to Uefa Youth League glory, which marked the first ever European trophy won by a Greek team. Advertisement Read More on Football But it is SunSport can reveal Wednesday will be "crucial" regarding Kostoulas' future and the Seagulls' hopes of landing him. Advertisement Most read in Football Olympiacos won't sell on the cheap and will insist on a major resale clause for their star player, who has a contract until 2030. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Negotiations have reached a fee of €40million (£34m), which Fabian Hurzeler's side are currently not willing to meet despite their willingness to pay good money. SunSport, though, understand Kostoulas' fee could climb even higher to €50-55m (£42-46m). Advertisement That would make Kostoulas the most expensive Greek transfer of all time as he would eclipse Kostas Manolas' £30m move from Roma to Napoli in 2019. Brighton recently completed the second most expensive Greek transfer of all time when they landed Stefanos Tzimas from Nuremberg following a £22m deal. That would see the Seagulls continuing their impressive run of snatching some of the world's best young talent after signing the likes of Yves Bissouma, Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister and more. Kostoulas is among Olympiacos' biggest wonderkids along with Konstantis Tzolakis and Christos Mouzakitis, who is also targeted by Brighton as Advertisement But Brighton face competition from Tzolakis, 22, on the other hand, has been ranked as the goalkeeper that's most ready for a top-five league competition under the age of 23 following stunning performances in the Europe League and
Scottish Sun
4 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Brighton jump ahead of Man Utd and Arsenal in £34million transfer race for Greece wonderkid Babis Kostoulas, 18
Brighton may sign the Man Utd and Arsenal target by Wednesday WORTH THE KOST Brighton jump ahead of Man Utd and Arsenal in £34million transfer race for Greece wonderkid Babis Kostoulas, 18 Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRIGHTON have moved ahead of Manchester United and Arsenal as well as a raft of other suitors for Olympiacos wonderkid Babis Kostoulas. And the Seagulls could sign the teenage sensation as early as Wednesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Brighton could sign Olympiacos wonderkid Babis Kostoulas by Wednesday 2 Kostoulas has also been targeted by Manchester United and Arsenal MAN UTD TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest deals and rumours from Old Trafford Kostoulas, 18, burst onto the scene this season, which saw him amassing six goals and one assist in 21 league appearances with the Greek champions. The versatile striker played a crucial role in the Piraeus outfit winning the Double and making it to the Last 16 of the Europa League, where they finished in the top eight during the league phase. That came after another stunning 2023-24 campaign that saw the Greece Under-21 international leading the club's Under-19s to Uefa Youth League glory, which marked the first ever European trophy won by a Greek team. SunSport reported the forward's stunning performances have led to interest from a number of Premier League clubs, such as Man Utd, Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Aston Villa. United even made contact with Olympiacos but have also been facing competition from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, AC Milan and clubs from Spain - while there were also links with Real Madrid. But it is Brighton who have stolen a march on all of the above and are willing to splash the cash on the young prospect. SunSport can reveal Wednesday will be "crucial" regarding Kostoulas' future and the Seagulls' hopes of landing him. Olympiacos won't sell on the cheap and will insist on a major resale clause for their star player, who has a contract until 2030. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Negotiations have reached a fee of €40million (£34m), which Fabian Hurzeler's side are currently not willing to meet despite their willingness to pay good money. SunSport, though, understand Kostoulas' fee could climb even higher to €50-55m (£42-46m). That would make Kostoulas the most expensive Greek transfer of all time as he would eclipse Kostas Manolas' £30m move from Roma to Napoli in 2019. Brighton recently completed the second most expensive Greek transfer of all time when they landed Stefanos Tzimas from Nuremberg following a £22m deal. That would see the Seagulls continuing their impressive run of snatching some of the world's best young talent after signing the likes of Yves Bissouma, Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister and more. Kostoulas is among Olympiacos' biggest wonderkids along with Konstantis Tzolakis and Christos Mouzakitis, who is also targeted by Brighton as SunSport recently reported. But Brighton face competition from Arsenal, Man Utd, Villa, Dortmund, Milan, Juventus, Wolves, Villarreal and Atletico Madrid for midfielder Mouzakitis, 18. Tzolakis, 22, on the other hand, has been ranked as the goalkeeper that's most ready for a top-five league competition under the age of 23 following stunning performances in the Europe League and last season's Conference League.
