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The Irish Sun
13 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale's Amy Walsh admits taking mass soap axing ‘personally' & reveals why she found filming final scenes difficult
EMMERDALE star Amy Walsh has admitted she took the soap's recent mass cast cull 'personally'. The actress, who has played Tracy Robinson on and off since 2014, opened up about the emotional toll of filming her co-stars' final scenes after a massive cast cull. Advertisement 5 Amy Walsh shared her thoughts on the soap's cast cull Credit: Getty 5 She revealed there was lots of tears filming her co-stars' final scenes Credit: Getty The star revealed what it was like to film the The crash killed three characters in a massive cast cull: Suzy Merton, Speaking about the filming the heart-breaking scenes, Amy revealed: "It was the best experience I've had on the show. I've never been involved in a big stunt. "We were doing night shoots for weeks. It was with all my closest friends in the show. Advertisement read more on emmerdale "I loved all the emotional content. It was heart-breaking, but great to be involved with." Close to tears, she added: "It was hard. It was really emotional. On a personal level, I found it really hard. I'm really really close to Roxy and Natalie Ann. "They were pretending to be dead and I couldn't quite cope. I had to step away at one point. "It was just a sad sad time, but you know, it's the nature of the beast." Advertisement Most read in Soaps The 37-year-old recently revealed her Taking to Instagram, the soap power couple announced they will be launching a drama school - in a bid to inspire fresh talent. Horrifying moment Emmerdale legend has nasty fall - leaving him struggling alone at home Toby said: "The Walsh Academy North will open on 2nd June 2025 and provide speech and drama classes for children aged from 7 to 16." Amy chimed in and revealed that herself and Toby will be the acting coaches. Advertisement She added that their aim is not to make every child a TV star - but to offer a safe space from them to express themselves and meet new friends to have fun with. The Walsh Academy was established in London in 2021 by Amy Walsh's sister, Sally Sheppard Walsh. Most devastating soap deaths SOAP viewers are frequently left heartbroken after watching some of their favourite characters bite the dust. Here is a list of the most devastating deaths that have taken place in soapland over the years. EASTENDERS Barry Evans - Evil Janine ( Her plan to inherit Barry's fortune was thwarted when Barry told her that the doctors had mixed up his medical files. Furious that she was no longer set for a windfall, she pushed Barry off a cliff after telling him their love was 'fake'. Bradley Branning - Bradley was accused of killing Stacey Slater's rapist Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb) after he punched him twice on the night he died. He was spotted in the Square by a police woman who chased him up a fire escape. Bradley lost his balance and tragically plunged to his death. CORONATION STREET Tina McIntyre - Tina was getting it on with Peter Barlow - despite him being married to Carla Connor. When she threatened to reveal the truth, Carla's brother Rob got into a physical altercation with her. Tina lost her footing and fell off a balcony - then warned Rob she was going to tell the cops he pushed her. In a panic, Rob brutally clobbered her over the head with a metal pipe. Molly Dobbs - Molly was one of the victims in Corrie's 2010 tram crash, alongside Ashley Peacock (Steven Arnold). Married to Tyrone (Alan Halsall), Molly This resulted in the birth of their son, Jack (Kyran Bowes), who was named after Jack Duckworth. As fate would have it, Kevin's wife Sally (Sally Dynevor) was by Molly's side in her final moments. Sally was stunned as Molly confessed Kevin was Jack's father, before dying of her injuries. Vera Duckworth - Having appeared regularly in Corrie since the 1970s, there was no denying Vera Duckworth was an iconic character. Alongside her husband Jack, the pair formed one of the soap's most beloved couples. Viewers were heartbroken when Vera was killed off in 2008, being discovered having passed away peacefully in her chair. Liz Dawn, who played Vera, made a brief return two years later for Bill Tarmey's exit as Jack. Paul Foreman - Fans were heartbroken when Paul Foreman Introduced in 2018 as David Platt's (Jack P. Shepherd) cellmate, he later embarked on a romance - and marriage - with vicar Billy Mayhew. The MND storyline was announced in 2023 - with the expectation it would EMMERDALE Sarah Sugden - After the family got into financial problems, Sarah's son Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) decided to make some quick cash from an insurance company by setting fire to the Sugden barn. He didn't realise his mum was inside the building, and she got trapped in the blaze. Nine villagers - The shocking 1993 plane crash episode brought in 18 million viewers for Emmerdale. Mark Hughes was killed by a falling wall, Archie Brooks was burned by jet fuel, Elizabeth Pollard was killed by debris and newcomer Leonard Kempinski died in a car crash caused by the crash. Five other non-recurring characters from the village also died. HOLLYOAKS Carmel McQueen - The talented singer died in shocking scenes when a train crashed into a her family's car. Carmel managed to free her cousin Theresa from the rubble - but got stuck in it herself. Moments later the train exploded and Carmel died in the arms of her family members, promising to be their guardian angel. They wrote: "The academy has flourished and the students are THRIVING! That is why we are a thrilled to be bringing The Walsh Academy… to the NORTH!" The soap stars first met in 2019 while in the audience of Strictly Come Dancing and quickly moved in together ahead of the coronavirus pandemic. Advertisement Two years after they met, they In August 2023, they In September 2023, they She told Advertisement "Our family and friends are really important to us and we wanted everyone to have the best time. 'They all made such an effort to come out there for us. Friends left their kids for the first time and spent their money getting there. We wanted it to be really special.' 5 The limo crash killed off three fan favourite characters Credit: ITV 5 Kerry hauled Leyla's body off the ice - but she didn't make it Credit: ITV Advertisement 5 Tracy managed to break the ice and save Amy - but then she went into cardiac arrest and died Credit: ITV
North Wales Chronicle
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Emmerdale star breaks silence on ITV return after 6 years
Ryan Hawley who plays the role of Robert Sugden, made an unexpected arrival in the Yorkshire Dales-set village last night (May 28). Viewers 'couldn't believe' he was back on their TV screens as he gatecrashed the wedding of his former love interest,t Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and his new partner, John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Emmerdale fans might remember that Robert was sentenced to life in prison for playing a part in the death of Lee Posner. The Rob to Danny's Ron 🎬#Emmerdale The character also cut ties with ex Aaron and filed for divorce. But is Robert going to be sticking around? Ryan has now broken his silence on his character's return and has issued a major update for fans. Speaking to The Mirror, he revealed: 'The secret is out today! My character is returning permanently and not just for Aaron and John's wedding. I am back for good, and I am so excited to be playing Robert again.' Explaining how he landed his comeback, Ryan added: 'Recently, while I was living in Brazil with my family, where we had been for the past year, Danny texted to see how I would feel. We've always kept in touch, and after a lot of thought, I told him, 'Yeah, I am up for it. ' I then got a call swiftly from the producers, and it went from there.' The actor has also moved back to Britain to join his fellow Emmerdale cast permanently. He continued: 'The timing felt right for us to not only move back to Britain, but also for me to come back to Emmerdale. Enough time has passed, and with this big wedding storyline, it is the right time for Robert to cause chaos and huge drama!' ITV viewers have taken to X, reacting to the exciting news, as someone wrote: 'Its been a long six years but this is what #robron fans have been waiting for... ryan hawley returning to #emmerdale as robert sugden. we all hope that he returns to the show full time but so happy that he has come back. let hope our favourite couple get a happy ending.' Another added: 'Can't believe I'm willingly tuning into #Emmerdale again. The power of Robert Sugden is still unmatched.' This person posted: 'I can't believe it Robert sugden is back he's back it's been a long time coming he's my favourite character in the show so glad to see him back in #emmerdale and we have Aaron and Robert reunited #robron.' Recommended reading: Casualty and Doctors star to join Emmerdale as part of dog attack storyline Emmerdale fans 'so glad' character has returned in dramatic episode after 19 years Emmerdale star's real life romance with iconic EastEnders soap actress An excited viewer commented: 'HE WASNT IN THE DREAM!?!? He's gonna be back for real OM*G ROBERT JACOB SUGDEN I LOVE YOU #emmerdale.' Meanwhile, this returning Emmerdale viewer said: 'Waking up at 7am to watch emmerdale for the first time in 6 years as Robert Sug Can't believe I'm willingly tuning into #Emmerdale again. The power of Robert Sugden is still unmatchedden has came home to us.' Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX weeknights from 7.30pm.
Rhyl Journal
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Emmerdale star breaks silence on ITV return after 6 years
Ryan Hawley who plays the role of Robert Sugden, made an unexpected arrival in the Yorkshire Dales-set village last night (May 28). Viewers 'couldn't believe' he was back on their TV screens as he gatecrashed the wedding of his former love interest,t Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and his new partner, John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Emmerdale fans might remember that Robert was sentenced to life in prison for playing a part in the death of Lee Posner. The character also cut ties with ex Aaron and filed for divorce. Is Robert Sugden back on EastEnders for good? But is Robert going to be sticking around? Ryan has now broken his silence on his character's return and has issued a major update for fans. Speaking to The Mirror, he revealed: 'The secret is out today! My character is returning permanently and not just for Aaron and John's wedding. I am back for good, and I am so excited to be playing Robert again.' Explaining how he landed his comeback, Ryan added: 'Recently, while I was living in Brazil with my family, where we had been for the past year, Danny texted to see how I would feel. We've always kept in touch, and after a lot of thought, I told him, 'Yeah, I am up for it. ' I then got a call swiftly from the producers, and it went from there.' The Longest-Running UK Soaps The actor has also moved back to Britain to join his fellow Emmerdale cast permanently. He continued: 'The timing felt right for us to not only move back to Britain, but also for me to come back to Emmerdale. Enough time has passed, and with this big wedding storyline, it is the right time for Robert to cause chaos and huge drama!' ITV viewers have taken to X, reacting to the exciting news, as someone wrote: 'Its been a long six years but this is what #robron fans have been waiting for... ryan hawley returning to #emmerdale as robert sugden. we all hope that he returns to the show full time but so happy that he has come back. let hope our favourite couple get a happy ending.' Another added: 'Can't believe I'm willingly tuning into #Emmerdale again. The power of Robert Sugden is still unmatched.' Most Popular Soap Operas in the UK This person posted: 'I can't believe it Robert sugden is back he's back it's been a long time coming he's my favourite character in the show so glad to see him back in #emmerdale and we have Aaron and Robert reunited #robron.' Recommended reading: An excited viewer commented: 'HE WASNT IN THE DREAM!?!? He's gonna be back for real OM*G ROBERT JACOB SUGDEN I LOVE YOU #emmerdale.' Meanwhile, this returning Emmerdale viewer said: 'Waking up at 7am to watch emmerdale for the first time in 6 years as Robert Sug Can't believe I'm willingly tuning into #Emmerdale again. The power of Robert Sugden is still unmatchedden has came home to us.' Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX weeknights from 7.30pm.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emmerdale star breaks silence on return after 6 years and fans 'can't believe it'
An Emmerdale character has broken their silence as they made a shock return to the ITV soap after six years, and fans are ecstatic. Ryan Hawley who plays the role of Robert Sugden, made an unexpected arrival in the Yorkshire Dales-set village last night (May 28). Viewers 'couldn't believe' he was back on their TV screens as he gatecrashed the wedding of his former love interest,t Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) and his new partner, John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth). Emmerdale fans might remember that Robert was sentenced to life in prison for playing a part in the death of Lee Posner. The Rob to Danny's Ron 🎬#Emmerdale — Emmerdale (@emmerdale) May 28, 2025 The character also cut ties with ex Aaron and filed for divorce. But is Robert going to be sticking around? Ryan has now broken his silence on his character's return and has issued a major update for fans. Speaking to The Mirror, he revealed: 'The secret is out today! My character is returning permanently and not just for Aaron and John's wedding. I am back for good, and I am so excited to be playing Robert again.' Explaining how he landed his comeback, Ryan added: 'Recently, while I was living in Brazil with my family, where we had been for the past year, Danny texted to see how I would feel. We've always kept in touch, and after a lot of thought, I told him, 'Yeah, I am up for it. ' I then got a call swiftly from the producers, and it went from there.' The actor has also moved back to Britain to join his fellow Emmerdale cast permanently. He continued: 'The timing felt right for us to not only move back to Britain, but also for me to come back to Emmerdale. Enough time has passed, and with this big wedding storyline, it is the right time for Robert to cause chaos and huge drama!' ITV viewers have taken to X, reacting to the exciting news, as someone wrote: 'Its been a long six years but this is what #robron fans have been waiting for... ryan hawley returning to #emmerdale as robert sugden. we all hope that he returns to the show full time but so happy that he has come back. let hope our favourite couple get a happy ending.' Another added: 'Can't believe I'm willingly tuning into #Emmerdale again. The power of Robert Sugden is still unmatched.' This person posted: 'I can't believe it Robert sugden is back he's back it's been a long time coming he's my favourite character in the show so glad to see him back in #emmerdale and we have Aaron and Robert reunited #robron.' Recommended reading: Casualty and Doctors star to join Emmerdale as part of dog attack storyline Emmerdale fans 'so glad' character has returned in dramatic episode after 19 years Emmerdale star's real life romance with iconic EastEnders soap actress An excited viewer commented: 'HE WASNT IN THE DREAM!?!? He's gonna be back for real OM*G ROBERT JACOB SUGDEN I LOVE YOU #emmerdale.' Meanwhile, this returning Emmerdale viewer said: 'Waking up at 7am to watch emmerdale for the first time in 6 years as Robert Sug Can't believe I'm willingly tuning into #Emmerdale again. The power of Robert Sugden is still unmatchedden has came home to us.' Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and ITVX weeknights from 7.30pm.
Daily Mirror
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emmerdale star 'welcomed back with warmth' as he returns to soap after 19 years
Emmerdale has seen the return of DS Dasari after the character spent 19 years away from the soap - and now star Stephen Rahman-Hughes has opened up about being back Emmerdale star Stephen Rahman-Hughes has opened up about returning to the ITV soap after 19 years away - revealing that he's received so much "welcome back warmth". The actor reprised the role of DS Dasari last week after making his debut on the soap nearly 20 years ago, with his character investigating the death of Jimmy King's murder. Now DS Dasari is investigating Joe Tate being pushed out of a window at Home Farm. Taking to Instagram, Stephen wrote last week: "From tonight's episode I'll be appearing on # emmerdale in a role I am reprising from 19 years ago. My second TV job appearing with the incredible @glynisbarber for those that may remember. "Sadly Glynis was killed off and couldn't return but I was invited to come back. I had the most fun I've had on a set in a long time. So much welcome back warmth from a superb cast. There's a big crime to solve so watch and see the drama unravel." Glynis Barber played the role of DS Dasari's colleague Grace Barraclough - who was hit and killed by a lorry back in 2007 after Carl King admitted that he had killed his father Jimmy. She commented on Stephen's Instagram post: "I hope you laid some flowers for poor old Grace?" To which he responded: "Yes I did say a few words. Grace is missed and remembered with much fondness." On the soap, fans have watched DS Dasari investigate the attack on Joe - however, everyone he's interviewed so far appears to have water-tight alibis. While we now know that it was actually Dawn who killed the Emmerdale villain, her cover-story seems to have fooled Dasari for now. Earlier this week, Emmerdale provided an update on Dawn and her ex Billy Fletcher after they covered up pushing Joe Tate out of a window. With Joe due to wake up in the next few days, some viewers think that it won't be long before the heat is back on Dawn. Meanwhile, others fear that Billy could meet a grim end as a result of the storyline after he making a threat to ex-wife Dawn. Telling Dawn that he wants full custody of their children, he said after she pleaded to work things out with him: "They are not staying here in this toxic environment. If Joe doesn't throw you to the wolves then I will... unless I get the kids." On Tuesday, ITV announced that it is to air its first ever crossover between Coronation Street and Emmerdale, with fans able to vote for the characters they would like to see meet and interact. The hour-long crossover episode will air in January 2026 as ITV and STV announce a new hour of soap schedule, which will see half hour Emmerdale episodes air at 8pm, followed by 30-minute episodes of Coronation Street at 8.30pm. Producers of the two soaps say the special episode will have 'everlasting consequences for everyone involved', saying the two shows' universes in Manchester and Yorkshire had been linked in an 'ingenious way'. They say the episode will be self-contained, but its events will have 'repercussions for both communities and see them linked forever as familiar faces depart and exciting new characters arrive into both soaps'.
