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Metro
4 days ago
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- Metro
Emmerdale's Sarah Sugden star wants two major ITV soap legends to return
Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) is facing a difficult time in Emmerdale following a cervical cancer diagnosis. Already living with a condition called Fanconi anaemia, which could mean she'll have a shorter than average lifespan, Sarah has made the decision to have IVF so she can become a mother. She previously thought she was pregnant, but while his turned out to be a false alarm it left her realising that she desperately wants to be a mum before it's too late. She decided to look into having IVF, and it was at an appointment about the IVF that a possible problem was spotted. 'She's trying to stay positive, she thinks everything is going to work out. She's obviously dealt with cancer growing up, she's been through so much she's quite good at handling stuff like that as much as it hurts to hear. 'She takes the route of 'I'm going to focus on having this baby and the IVF,' so that's where she's at with her mental state. She just wants to have this baby and get the cancer out the way.' Tragically, earlier this week, she was told she can no longer carry a child. As Sarah prepared herself for the operation, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) arrived, ready to support her. The two characters ended up having a really moving conversation about their connection. Sarah called Charity strong, and said she's been a better mum to her than her actual mother Debbie, who now lives in Australia. The conversation quickly changed when the IVF was brought up. Sarah spotted the look on Charity's face, and realised that she still didn't think her plan was a good idea. The argument was not resolved, unfortunately, as Sarah was wheeled away to theatre in the middle of their clash. While she waited, Charity became consumed with guilt over the row, and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) of all people did his best to make her feel better. Moments later, Sarah's surgeon arrived to reveal some news. As Sarah woke up, Charity and Cain stood beside the bed as she was told a complication occurred during surgery. As a result of this and Sarah's Fanconi Anemia, she had to have a hysterectomy – and Sarah knew exactly what that meant. As a result of this and Sarah's Fanconi Anemia, she had to have a hysterectomy – and Sarah knew exactly what that meant. Having been at Emmerdale for eight years, Katie has reflected about her time growing up on the show. 'It's funny because when I came into the show, I was the kid on set,' she told us. 'I wouldn't get involved in all the adult conversations and now Emma [Atkins] is my best friend. She's a 50-year-old woman and is one of my bestest friends. 'I know we all say it's like a family, but it really is. If I ever need help with anything I've got someone to turn to. It's been nice. The Dingle WhatsApp group chat, that's always going off. It's called 12 Angry Dingles after that storyline with Lydia (Karen Blick). We're a really tight bunch and I adore them all.' Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! There are two Emmerdale legends that Katie would love to see back in the Dales, however, and that's Charley Webb and Kelvin Fletcher, who played Sarah's parents Debbie Dingle and Andy Sugden. Charley left the show in 2021. More Trending 'Funnily enough I never met Kelvin Fletcher,' Katie told us, as Kelvin was last seen in the show in 2016. 'Obviously it would be great if he came back and we got a chance to explore their relationship. And obviously Charley, she was my person here for so many years. She really took me under her wing when I joined the show so it would be so nice to work with them both. I'd like that.' View More » This article was originally published on 23rd May 2025. 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: Emmerdale fans call for popular star's return as he 'offers advice' in big story MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as two new faces stir up trouble MORE: Emmerdale teens make huge decision that will change their lives forever
Metro
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Heartbreaking Sarah update in Emmerdale ITVX release as complications arise
The following article contains spoilers from an episode of Emmerdale that hasn't aired on ITV1 yet, but can be viewed on ITVX. Utterly devastating scenes aired in tonight's episode of Emmerdale, as Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) was told she can no longer carry a child. Sarah has spent the majority of this week feeling hopeful about her future. After agreeing to Jacob Gallagher's (Joe-Warren Plant) idea of being her sperm donor for the IVF, Sarah felt excited about her next steps. All she had to do was get her operation out of the way following her cervical cancer diagnosis, and she'd be ready to completely focus on her IVF journey and dream of being a mum. As Sarah prepared herself for the operation, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) arrived, ready to support her. The two characters ended up having a really moving conversation about their connection. Sarah called Charity strong, and said she's been a better mum to her than her actual mother Debbie, who now lives in Australia. As lovely as it was, things quickly changed when the IVF was brought up. Sarah spotted the look on Charity's face, and realised that she still didn't think her plan was a good idea. In Charity's eyes, Sarah had barely thought about motherhood. Yes, she had imagined how lovely it would be to bring a child into the world but according to Charity, Sarah hadn't thought about the stress her body would be put through, and the relentless challenges that come with looking after a small human. The argument was not resolved, unfortunately, as Sarah was wheeled away to theatre in the middle of their clash. While she waited, Charity became consumed with guilt over the row, and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) of all people did his best to make her feel better. Moments later, Sarah's surgeon arrived to reveal some news. As Sarah woke up, Charity and Cain stood beside the bed as she was told a complication occurred during surgery. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! As a result of this and Sarah's Fanconi Anemia, she had to have a hysterectomy – and Sarah knew exactly what that meant. More Trending Utterly devastated, Sarah cried as the surgeon confirmed she would no longer be able to carry a child. Cain told her there wasn't any other option, but this will not make Sarah feel better at the moment. View More » Her dream of becoming a mum was so close to coming true, and now it's been taken away from her. MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week as two new faces stir up trouble MORE: Emmerdale's Tracy hits Cain where it hurts with cruel blow that devastates him MORE: Cain is left reeling by life-changing news in Emmerdale – and it's not Nate-related
Metro
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sarah and Jacob share life-changing news in new Emmerdale video
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video An offer made by Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) will leave Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) feeling very happy in Emmerdale soon. For a while now, Sarah has had her heart set on becoming a mum. The character lives with Fanconi Anemia, which will shorten her life. As a result, Sarah has decided to fulfil her dream of having a baby. Sarah is going down the route of IVF for this process. At the start, Jacob was the only person who knew about what she was doing, but Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) learnt her secret recently. Despite the fact Charity doesn't share the same view as Sarah when it comes to her having a baby, she is still supporting her. This will be put to the test in upcoming episodes, however, as Sarah tells her Gran some more important news. In this new clip, Jacob arrives at Jacobs Fold and reveals to Sarah that he's booked an appointment at the fertility clinic. As they excitedly discuss the prospect of Sarah becoming a mum, Charity heads downstairs. Sarah then tells her Gran that Jacob is going to be her sperm donor…and she certainly doesn't have a positive reaction on her face. Sarah will have to put her IVF plans on hold later in the week, as she heads to the hospital for her operation following her cancer diagnosis. More Trending Sarah wants to hear that Charity is on board with her plan, but she ends up telling her granddaughter that she can still support her, even if she thinks she's making the wrong decision. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! As Sarah heads off, upset with her gran, Cain and Charity anxiously wait for her to return. Cain does his best to comfort a dejected Charity in the aftermath of her row with Sarah, but they are distracted when a surgeon arrives with some news. Charity and Cain learn that things haven't gone to plan with Sarah's operation. View More » But what will happen next? MORE: Emmerdale's Cain broken and bereft as more sad news hits the Dingles MORE: All Emmerdale spoilers for next week revealed as John plots to kill MORE: Sarah is elated by news from the hospital in Emmerdale – but things take a turn
Metro
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Jacob is astounded by two life-changing secrets about Sarah in Emmerdale
Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) is left shocked after Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill) drops two shocking bombshells following a hospital visit in this week's Emmerdale. Poor Sarah has been in poor health since birth, after being diagnosed with the rare blood disorder Fanconi Anemia as child. In 2017, Sarah was also diagnosed with throat cancer, undergoing successful treatment in Prague and back in the UK. A year later, she had a heart transplant after suffering heart failure (a rare side-effect of the chemotherapy), adding to the list of terrible ailments she's struggled with throughout her life. Sarah has been doing relatively well since then, although her condition means that she faces a much shorter life span than most people. As a result, she's been desperate to have a child before it's too late. This led to her pursuing IVF as a means to get pregnant – in spite of Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker) and grandma Charity Dingle's (Emma Atkins) fears that she's setting herself up for a fall… or worse. That fall comes this week, as Sarah is hit with even more devastating news- leaving Jacob shocked as she shares what she's learned. Still set on IVF, Sarah attends a hospital appointment alone to get the results of her recent biopsy. She's horrified when the consultant confirms her worst fears – telling her that she has the early stages of cervical cancer. Sarah struggles to comprehend what she's hearing, but is relieved to learn that she may still be able to get pregnant, in spite of the diagnosis. Her head swimming at the news, Sarah leaves the consultant's office. Outside the room, she bumps into Jacob, there on a shift. Noticing her upset, Jacob offers her support – and she soon crumbles, telling him that she's been diagnosed with cancer. When she tells him that they found the cancer because she's hoping to have a baby, Jacob's cold reaction leaves her shocked and disappointed. He tells her that she's selfish for wanting a baby, explaining what an impact losing a mother can have on any child. Well, having recently lost his own mum, he would know. He's shocked to realise that he's the only one who knows about Sarah's cancer and the IVF. But what will he do? Actor Katie Hill, who plays Sarah, has revealed Sarah's reasons for pursuing IVF, saying: 'She's lonely, she doesn't feel like she has much of a purpose right now and so she's set on the idea of having a baby. 'If she has it now, if she was to die in 20 years her mindset is that well at least the kid would have grown up with it, and she'd have had those years with the child.' Of Manpreet and Charity's tepid reaction to her IVF quest, Sarah said: 'She's set on the fact that she wants to do it, she's not paying attention. She's doing research and holding onto the fact that a handful of people have been able to do it and so she's not listening to anyone who's telling her what to do.' But with the cancer diagnosis comes more fears for her already fragile health. 'She's trying to stay positive, she thinks everything is gonna work out. When Sarah gets told about the cancer diagnosis her head is like, 'okay, but am I gonna be able to have a baby still?'' Katie said. She continued: 'She's obviously dealt with cancer growing up, she's been through so much she's quite good at handling stuff like that as much as it hurts to hear. She takes the route of I'm gonna focus on having this baby, the IVF, so that's where she's at with her mental state. I just want to have this baby and get the cancer out the way.' Sarah's decision to pursue IVF comes after her failed romance with newcomer Kammy Hadiq (Shebz Miah) which saw him and Jacob at loggerheads over her attention. Their relationship may not have lasted, but it did leave Sarah more certain than ever of what she wants out of life. 'For a while she was trying to find her purpose. Girls her age have boyfriends, that's what they do they get in relationships. Then she had the whole situation with Kammy and Jacob and she went you know what, I don't need boys, then decided a baby was the right choice. So she's had a busy few months,' Katie revealed. But that's not to say she's ruling out a potential reunion with Jacob. More Trending 'I think the way it ended, Sarah didn't want it to end so those feelings haven't been cut off straight away. They went through so much together when he was grieving his mum,' Katie said. 'I think the door, in my view, is hopefully still open to explore something in the future together and I think they need to communicate better. It would be nice if they could come back together.' View More » Will Jacob put aside his disapproval of her plans to stand by Sarah in her time of need? 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: Katie Hill calls for the return of two major Emmerdale legends for tragic story MORE: Emmerdale's Dingle family rocked to the core by devastating Debbie update MORE: Devastation as Emmerdale youngster is diagnosed with cancer
New York Times
16-05-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Raiders rookie OT Charles Grant more than a small-school prospect: ‘He's truly special'
William & Mary football coach Mike London was an assistant at Boston College in 2000 when he learned that his daughter, Ticynn, was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, a rare blood disorder that can lead to cancer and bone marrow failure. London and his wife sought a match through the National Marrow Donor Program but couldn't find one. Advertisement London had his other children tested, but they weren't a match, either. With desperation setting in, London and his wife got tested. London came up as a match, and he and Ticynn underwent a transplant in 2003 that ultimately saved her life. The experience moved London to lead and participate in bone marrow drives throughout his coaching career. When he brought it up during spring practice in 2022, a young offensive lineman named Charles Grant was quick to add his name to the national bone marrow registry. Grant went on to become a starter at left tackle that season. He played well enough to land on the radar of NFL scouts. 'That was when the thought was like, 'I can actually do this,'' Grant said last month. 'It's something that I grabbed and just tried to strive for.' Then, in May 2023, he was notified that he had been identified as a match for a Hodgkin's lymphoma patient. He called the coaching staff to notify them that he'd be following through as a donor. 'When they called him and said, 'Hey, you're a match,' there was no hesitation,' former William & Mary offensive line coach Mario Acitelli said recently. 'It wasn't like, 'Oh, well, let's see what kind of procedure it would need to be to determine if I'm going to do it.' It was like, 'I can save somebody's life? Hell yeah, I'm doing it.'' Grant underwent a successful peripheral blood stem cell donation shortly after. His taking the time to do that, even as he aspired to play in the NFL, resonated with William & Mary players and coaches alike. 'I tell you what, man, you're talking to a guy that saved his daughter's life, and when you get a guy like that,' London said Tuesday before taking a moment to gather his emotions. 'That's a big-time deal. It's a character thing that I see in him. He's truly special. I love the guy because of what he stands for.' This offseason, under general manager John Spytek and coach Pete Carroll, the Las Vegas Raiders placed an increased emphasis on character when deciding whether a player was worth adding to the team. As much as Grant's 6-foot-5, 309-pound frame, exceptional athleticism, uncommon movement skills and ability to manhandle defenders got their attention in the draft process, so did who he was as a person. Advertisement 'He's a man of high character,' London said. 'I'm so proud of him, of what he's done and what he's still yet to do.' The top-30 visit Grant took to Raiders headquarters leading up to the draft confirmed he was the total package. And when Grant was still on the board at pick No. 99 in the third round, the Raiders didn't hesitate. 'A good athlete and a good person,' Spytek said last month. 'He can really move his feet and run into space. (Offensive coordinator) Chip (Kelly) is super fired up about getting him in there. He fits the scheme great.' Grant is aware of the negative stigma often attached to prospects from small schools like William & Mary, an FCS program. There's typically some doubt they'll be able to cut it against NFL-level talent. While Grant acknowledges it'll be a steep uptick in competition, he believes he can silence the skeptics. 'I have a chip on my shoulder,' Grant said. 'I know what I can do. I've just got to prove it to everybody.' day one @CharlesGrant51#TribeInTheNFL | #RaiderNation 📸 @Raiders — William & Mary Tribe Football (@WMTribeFootball) May 10, 2025 Grant didn't play sports until he picked up wrestling in seventh grade, and he didn't play football until he was a junior at Churchland High in Portsmouth, Va. The coaching staff put him at left tackle and, while he was raw, he showed some early flashes that he attributed to his wrestling background. '(It was) the mental fortitude. It takes a lot to go out on the mat and just keep doing it even when you're dog tired,' Grant said. '(You have to) just keep fighting and finishing the match. … I used to wrestle for like four hours a day. I know I can persevere through anything I've been going through. … And I'd also say my ability to move off the ball, be quick, be nimble and cut the backside off, just things like that. I knew how to position my body.' Advertisement Nonetheless, Grant remained a no-star recruit. He weighed just 240 pounds and hadn't participated in many camps since he continued to wrestle. He landed a Division II offer from Virginia-Wise following his junior season, and his only Division I offer came from William & Mary. Grant committed to William & Mary at the start of his senior year. He received more offers after earning first-team all-region honors that season but stuck with his pledge since William & Mary is less than an hour from his hometown and the Tribe staff showed faith in him early. 'He was an offensive lineman that had some growth and development still left to do,' London said, 'but he had measurables, he was athletic and he had a great attitude.' When Grant enrolled in 2020, his first order of business was bulking up. Even at the FCS level, 240 pounds wouldn't cut it at offensive tackle. He redshirted as a freshman and spent that time improving his physique, refining his technique and working on the team's zone-based blocking scheme. Grant progressed enough to start five games the next season, but the real turning point came in 2022. William & Mary was down to just five scholarship offensive linemen, and then one got hurt in fall camp. That put more pressure on Grant to step up. Grant started every game that season, and then did the same in 2023 on his way to being named a first-team FCS All-American. 'The confidence level (went up),' Acitelli said. 'Once he knew, 'Hey, I can be good at this and I can be dominant,' it really started to take off.' Thank you!! — Charles Grant (@CharlesGrant51) April 29, 2025 Following that breakout 2023 season, Grant had several opportunities to leave William & Mary for a bigger program. FBS teams attempted to poach him with lucrative NIL offers. 'There were some teams that offered him a lot of money to forgo his last year here and go to their place,' London said. Grant knew William & Mary wouldn't be able to match those deals, but he turned them down anyway. The biggest reason Grant stuck with the Tribe was the connection he had with his teammates over four years. They voted to name him a team captain, and he went on to have his best collegiate season as he was again named a first-team FCS All-American. Advertisement 'William & Mary had given him an opportunity, and he wanted to make sure he finished it with those guys,' Acitelli said. 'He was dominant. I mean, he was throwing guys around and knocking guys down on an almost play-by-play basis. He was cutting guys off. We never had to worry about, 'Yeah, if we run the ball to the right, is he going to be able to cut off the 4i or the three technique?' That wasn't an issue. And then we knew when we ran to this side, there was going to be movement on the front side. It was a pretty awesome deal. … 'I moved from offensive line (coach) to offensive coordinator last year. I still coached the offensive line, but then on game day, I was trying to do two different things. … It forced (Grant) to become even more of a leader on game day and be more vocal.' .@WMTribeFootball @CharlesGrant51 what a fascinating prospect. Great length; Great feet; lots of action. Good coaching; more strength and we have a starting tackle in the NFL #nfldraft #BaldysBreakdowns — Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) April 20, 2025 London compared Grant to a smaller version of former NFL offensive tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson, who was drafted fourth overall in 2006 and went on to become a three-time Pro Bowl selection. That's a lofty expectation, and Grant has plenty to work on before he gets there. Most notably, Grant remains light for a left tackle. He needs to continue getting stronger and adding mass. Without that, he won't be able to anchor and handle the more powerful rushers in the NFL. Concerns about his size, the consistency of his technique, coming from an FCS program and a late-season knee injury that rendered him unable to participate in the Senior Bowl or test at the combine hurt his draft stock. The Raiders drafted him even though there isn't a clear path to immediate playing time with Kolton Miller entrenched at left tackle. It'd be more feasible for Grant to compete with DJ Glaze at right tackle, but switching sides isn't as easy and requires a significant amount of mental and physical adjustments. The Raiders plan to cross-train him to see if he can pull it off. 'We do not hold them back and keep them out of the fire,' Carroll said. 'We're going to put them in there right away and let them see where they stack up.' Advertisement Something that'll help Grant is that he's a good fit for Kelly's system, which utilizes a zone-based blocking scheme similar to the one he played in at William & Mary. That and his unique combination of traits will give him a shot to compete for a role early on. 'I have great athletic ability,' Grant said, 'but if I can put the perfect technique to that, I know I'd become a player that's unstoppable.'
