Chelsea Halfpenny wants a permanent role in 'Casualty.' The 24-year-old actress played junior Doctor Alicia Munroe for eight episodes in the medical drama from September until November last year, before she made an emotional departure, but she would love to return in the near future. Asked if she could see herself going back to the soap, she said: ''It's a possibility. I enjoyed my time in 'Casualty' and I wish it had been for longer. The people were really lovely ... If I did go back on a more permanent basis, I'd have to move to Wales, where it's filmed, but...
- 1/5/2016
- Virgin Media - TV
Denise Black is making a dramatic return to 'Emmerdale' - two years after she last appeared in the soap. Denise - who plays Joanie Wright - will return next month at the centre of a storyline that will rock the village. Joanie was last seen in the Dales in November 2013 when she was granted custody of her adoptive grandchild Kyle - the biological son of Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) and Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley). On her return, Denise said: ''I am very excited to be coming back to 'Emmerdale'. It's a lovely show to work on and I'm well set for Joanie's...
- 5/6/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Children's TV classic Byker Grove, which helped launch the careers of Ant and Dec, is having a reunion next month to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary.
Former cast and crew from the Cbbc show will appear at the Tyneside Cinema Royal Television Society event on November 7 to celebrate the drama series, which followed the adventures of young children in the North East at a Tyneside youth club.
Ant and Dec won't be at the event because of commitments with I'm a Celebrity, but have offered their support to it. The duo, who own the rights to the series, have allowed the Rts access to clips.
Chris Jackson, from the Rts in the North East and the Borders, told Newcastle's Chronicle: "We have been trying to organise something for the past couple of months. It was such an influential production and changed the landscape in the industry up here.
"The anniversary...
Former cast and crew from the Cbbc show will appear at the Tyneside Cinema Royal Television Society event on November 7 to celebrate the drama series, which followed the adventures of young children in the North East at a Tyneside youth club.
Ant and Dec won't be at the event because of commitments with I'm a Celebrity, but have offered their support to it. The duo, who own the rights to the series, have allowed the Rts access to clips.
Chris Jackson, from the Rts in the North East and the Borders, told Newcastle's Chronicle: "We have been trying to organise something for the past couple of months. It was such an influential production and changed the landscape in the industry up here.
"The anniversary...
- 10/20/2014
- Digital Spy
'Emmerdale' actress Laura Norton watched 'The Jeremy Kyle Show' to understand her character. The actress plays party-loving mum Kerry Wyatt in the ITV soap felt watching the talk show would help her better portray her character's dysfunctional relationship with her daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny). She said: ''I tuned in to watch women who will take no responsibility for their children, who think they are doing nothing wrong and play the victim. There were episodes where girls said their mums never loved them, yet the mums said it was the daughters' fault. It helped me understand Kerry.'' Laura - who is set...
- 5/13/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
'Emmerdale' actress Laura Norton watched 'The Jeremy Kyle Show' to understand her character. The actress plays party-loving mum Kerry Wyatt in the ITV soap felt watching the talk show would help her better portray her character's dysfunctional relationship with her daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny). She said: ''I tuned in to watch women who will take no responsibility for their children, who think they are doing nothing wrong and play the victim. There were episodes where girls said their mums never loved them, yet the mums said it was the daughters' fault. It helped me understand Kerry.'' Laura - who is set...
- 5/13/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Laura Norton has said she prepared for playing her character Kerry Wyatt by watching The Jeremy Kyle Show.
Norton revealed that she thought the show would help her understand Kerry's damaged relationship with daughter Amy.
Speaking to The Sun, Norton said: "I tuned in to watch women who will take no responsibility for their children, who think they are doing nothing wrong and play the victim.
"There were episodes where girls said their mums never loved them, yet the mums said it was the daughters' fault. It helped me understand Kerry."
Kerry arrived in the Dales ten months ago but hadn't seen daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) since she was fostered as a young child. She has tried to patch things up with Amy but they are at odds over Kerry's drinking.
This week Kerry's drunken behaviour has terrible consequences as a fire rips through Andy's home, leaving baby Jack Sugden's life in danger.
Norton revealed that she thought the show would help her understand Kerry's damaged relationship with daughter Amy.
Speaking to The Sun, Norton said: "I tuned in to watch women who will take no responsibility for their children, who think they are doing nothing wrong and play the victim.
"There were episodes where girls said their mums never loved them, yet the mums said it was the daughters' fault. It helped me understand Kerry."
Kerry arrived in the Dales ten months ago but hadn't seen daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) since she was fostered as a young child. She has tried to patch things up with Amy but they are at odds over Kerry's drinking.
This week Kerry's drunken behaviour has terrible consequences as a fire rips through Andy's home, leaving baby Jack Sugden's life in danger.
- 5/13/2013
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Laura Norton has said that she would not rule out a reunion for her character Kerry Wyatt and farmer Andy Sugden. The pair had a brief fling in September, but will soon find themselves in close proximity again as Kerry moves back in with Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) in next week's episodes. When Val and Eric Pollard kick Kerry out of their home following one mistake too many, her daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) arranges for her to get a place at Dale View - before making the surprising announcement that she will be joining her there. Norton told Inside Soap of her alter ego's love life: "Kerry's last boyfriend was very young. But while there's a part of her that's never grown up, someone like Andy (more)...
- 11/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
This is the moment that Emmerdale's Kerry Wyatt lies seriously ill in hospital in Friday night's (September 21) episode. Later this week, viewers will see a careless Kerry (Laura Norton) lose her insulin pen - before risking her own life with a huge boozing session. After Kerry collapses and is rushed to hospital, Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) returns home from London (more)...
- 9/18/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale newcomer Kerry Wyatt tries to stand up to Cain Dingle in tonight's (August 6) episode of the soap. Kerry (Laura Norton) can't resist confronting Cain (Jeff Hordley) when she spots him at the café, furious over the way he treated her daughter last year. Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) is livid when her mum ignores her protests to leave the situation (more)...
- 8/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Amy Wyatt is left in turmoil this evening (August 1) as she hears shocking news about her mother Kerry. Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) is determined to put her mum behind her following their recent reunion, but that proves impossible when one of Kerry's friends telephones the B&B to report that she is in hospital. Eric (Chris Chittell) and Brenda (Lesley Dunlop) beg Amy to consider visiting Kerry, (more)...
- 7/31/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actress Chelsea Halfpenny has said that she finds crying on camera a huge challenge. Halfpenny, who plays Amy Wyatt on the ITV1 soap, told The Sun that she uses her own strong relationship with her mother to make Amy's tears more authentic. "I'm really rubbish about the tearful scenes - I'd much rather play Amy when she's hammered," Halfpenny said. "When I know I have to cry I get myself really worked up, because I don't ever want it to seem forced. I just worry that I won't do it right. "I'm really (more)...
- 7/30/2012
- by By Kate Goodacre
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Chelsea Halfpenny has revealed that she is real-life friends with on-screen mum Laura Norton. Halfpenny said that her relationship with Norton is a far cry from Geordie rebel Amy Wyatt's hatred of her mother Kerry. She told What's on TV: "It's been class working with Laura. We just get on like a house on fire, and I know everybody probably says that, but we really (more)...
- 7/22/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Amy Wyatt will come face to face with her long-lost mother in this evening's edition of Emmerdale. The Geordie teenager, who was brought up in foster care, is punched by a woman in a nightclub for sharing a kiss with her boyfriend. That woman turns out to be Amy's mum, who instantly regrets her actions and chases her down the street to hand over her phone number. Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny), who was celebrating her birthday, is left riled by the shock encounter. (more)...
- 7/17/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has expressed her excitement over Amy Wyatt's upcoming reunion with estranged mother Kerry. Show bosses recently announced the casting of actress Laura Norton as "reckless" Kerry, who was heartbroken when Amy was first taken into foster care. Viewers see Kerry's first scenes on Tuesday, July 17, when Amy bumps into her on a night out. Kerry later tracks down Amy in the village. Halfpenny told All About Soap of the pair's future: "There are going to be so many bridges to cross, because so much has happened way back (more)...
- 7/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale bosses have announced that Amy Wyatt's "reckless" mother will be joining the soap later this year. Laura Norton has been cast as wayward Kerry Wyatt, who was heartbroken when Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) was first taken into foster care. Show bosses have confirmed that Amy will bump into her mother while out celebrating her 18th birthday in an upcoming episode. As Amy flirts with a handsome man in a nightclub on her big day, she has no idea that he is her mum's boyfriend - but all becomes clear as she suddenly comes face-to-face with Kerry. Kerry makes the most of her reunion with Amy and arrives in the village the next day to look for her, hoping to build bridges once and for all. Viewers will then see Kerry fight to get back into Amy's life. Norton commented: "I am delighted to (more)...
- 5/31/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The winners of the 2012 All About Soap Awards have been announced today - with EastEnders and Hollyoaks picking up the most prizes. For our main article about the results - with pictures and quotes from the major winners - head over to the main news section. Here, though, Soap Scoop presents the full winners' list. Best Actress
Coronation Street: Alison King
EastEnders: Jo Joyner - Winner!
Emmerdale: Chelsea Halfpenny
Hollyoaks: Claire Cooper Best Actor
Coronation Street: Chris Gascoyne
EastEnders: Jake Wood
Emmerdale: Danny Miller
Hollyoaks: Emmett Scanlan - Winner! Best Episode
Coronation Street: Steve and Tracy's wedding
EastEnders: Pat's funeral
Emmerdale: Cain's attack
Hollyoaks: Halloween murder - Winner! Best Villain (more)...
Coronation Street: Alison King
EastEnders: Jo Joyner - Winner!
Emmerdale: Chelsea Halfpenny
Hollyoaks: Claire Cooper Best Actor
Coronation Street: Chris Gascoyne
EastEnders: Jake Wood
Emmerdale: Danny Miller
Hollyoaks: Emmett Scanlan - Winner! Best Episode
Coronation Street: Steve and Tracy's wedding
EastEnders: Pat's funeral
Emmerdale: Cain's attack
Hollyoaks: Halloween murder - Winner! Best Villain (more)...
- 3/25/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Jill Halfpenny has revealed that she would be interested in playing Amy Wyatt's estranged mother on Emmerdale. The former Coronation Street and EastEnders actress confirmed that she would love to work alongside her niece Chelsea Halfpenny, who portrays the role of Amy. Chelsea has previously suggested that her aunt would be the ideal choice to take on the part of Amy's mum. Jill told Inside Soap: "I've told her I'll come in and play her druggy mum! Chelsea's wanted to act since she was little, and she's doing brilliantly. "We've always said that we'd (more)...
- 2/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Voting for the 2012 All About Soap Awards opens on Tuesday and the nominations list has been revealed today. EastEnders leads the way with nine nominations, Coronation Street and Hollyoaks each have seven, while Emmerdale has six. For the Aussie soaps, Home and Away has secured two nods, while Neighbours has one. Read more details about the awards here, or read on for the full list of nominations. Best Actress
Coronation Street: Alison King
EastEnders: Jo Joyner
Emmerdale: Chelsea Halfpenny
Hollyoaks: Claire Cooper Best Actor
Coronation Street: Chris Gascoyne
EastEnders: Jake Wood
Emmerdale: Danny Miller
Hollyoaks: Emmett Scanlan Best Episode
Coronation Street: Steve and Tracy's wedding
EastEnders: Pat's funeral
Emmerdale: (more)...
Coronation Street: Alison King
EastEnders: Jo Joyner
Emmerdale: Chelsea Halfpenny
Hollyoaks: Claire Cooper Best Actor
Coronation Street: Chris Gascoyne
EastEnders: Jake Wood
Emmerdale: Danny Miller
Hollyoaks: Emmett Scanlan Best Episode
Coronation Street: Steve and Tracy's wedding
EastEnders: Pat's funeral
Emmerdale: (more)...
- 2/12/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charlie Hardwick has revealed that she filmed two different versions of her upcoming exit from the soap. The actress's character Val Pollard heads out of the village alone in tonight's episode, wanting time to herself following her recent rows with husband Eric (Chris Chittell) and foster daughter Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny). Hardwick told This Morning that she is unsure of what will appear on screen this evening as there were two different scripts for Val's goodbye scene with Eric. She explained: "It's not like, 'Does she fall into the Tyne?' or 'Does she fly off in an air balloon?' It's not anything like that. But there were two very different speeches at the end. "One was more hopeful about how she felt about Eric, while the other (more)...
- 2/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
The National Television Awards take place in London on Wednesday evening and there's still time to have your say before the voting closes at 12pm on the day. Earlier this month, we interviewed Coronation Street's Chris Fountain, EastEnders' Jacqueline Jossa and Emmerdale's Chelsea Halfpenny about their 'Best Newcomer' nominations and why their soap deserves to triumph on the night, so now it's time to hear from the Hollyoaks cast. Here, a collection of Hollyoaks stars tell Digital Spy what the show's nomination for 'Best Serial Drama' means to them and why Channel 4's flagship teen drama deserves to win.
Claire Cooper (Jacqui McQueen): "I'm thrilled that Hollyoaks has been shortlisted. Being recognised is an honour and a huge compliment that drives us forward as a united front! (more)...
Claire Cooper (Jacqui McQueen): "I'm thrilled that Hollyoaks has been shortlisted. Being recognised is an honour and a huge compliment that drives us forward as a united front! (more)...
- 1/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has admitted that playing a young mum on the soap hasn't made her feel broody. The actress's troubled character Amy Wyatt gave birth to baby Kyle late last year, but has since put the youngster up for adoption to ensure he has the best life possible. In real life, meanwhile, Halfpenny has recently embarked on a relationship with an old schoolmate named Dillon - but isn't keen to settle down just yet. Asked whether she is now eager to have children of her own, the 20-year-old told The Mirror: "Er, that would be a definite no! The twins they use to play my on-screen children are so cute. They're only 10 weeks old and they're so sweet that, yes, I am enjoying all the cuddles, but I'm absolutely not in any rush to have one of my own. "It's lovely to have them in your arms but...
- 1/17/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Zak Dingle has been revealed as his son Cain's attacker, bringing the soap's month-long mystery storyline to a climax. Zak, played by Steve Halliwell, spoke candidly about his brutal act as he had a showdown with Cain in tonight's (Thursday's) double bill of the show. Realising that he couldn't let Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) take the blame for his crime, Zak paid a visit to Cain (Jeff Hordley) and urged him to stop lying to the police. Zak said: "You know damn well that it wasn't Jai. Because you know damn well it were me!" Explaining his motive, Zak confirmed that he was appalled after seeing Cain destroy so many lives in the village - especially with his mistreatment of troubled teen Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) after getting her pregnant. Zak raged: "You've always done damage. And (more)...
- 1/5/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale resolves its ongoing Cain Dingle mystery tonight as viewers finally discover who attacked him. Over the past month, a number of local residents have found themselves under suspicion of the brutal crime - but the truth is revealed to fans in this evening's double bill as Cain (Jeff Hordley) comes face-to-face with the culprit. Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) was recently charged by police after Cain vengefully named him as the perpetrator, but he has always protested his innocence. Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny), Charity Tate (Emma Atkins), John and Moira Barton (James Thornton (more)...
- 1/5/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Dominic Brunt has praised the soap's "exciting" Christmas episode. The actor, who plays local vet Paddy Kirk, promised that the upcoming festive edition will show Emmerdale at its best. Emmerdale airs an hour-long special at 6pm on Christmas Day. Storylines include troubled teen Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) making a final decision over her newborn baby Kyle, fresh heartbreak for Debbie Dingle (Charley Webb) and Moira Barton struggling without her family around her at Christmas. Brunt told Ok Magazine: "I've actually seen the Christmas episode - and (more)...
- 12/20/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has said that her character must do what's best for baby Kyle. The actress plays Amy Wyatt, who got pregnant after a one-night stand with Cain Dingle and recently gave birth in secret. Foster mum Val is pressuring her to keep the baby, but Halfpenny has insisted that Amy considers the difficulties of being a teenage single mother before making her decision. "I'd tell her to just do what's best for the child," Halfpenny told Inside Soap magazine. "I don't think the baby's father, Cain, would ever want to share a youngster with Amy, so she would be a single (more)...
- 12/10/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale has now aired its highly-anticipated 'Judgement Day' episodes, which saw Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) finally get his comeuppance as one of his enemies brutally attacked him. A recent Digital Spy poll saw our readers predict that John Barton would be the culprit, but now we're keen to see whether the dramatic episodes have changed people's opinions. Emmerdale bosses have named John (James Thornton), Moira (Natalie J Robb), Jai (Chris Bisson), Charity (Emma Atkins), Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) and Zak (Steve Halliwell) as the main six suspects - but who took matters into their own hands by carrying out the ultimate revenge? Viewers won't find out the (more)...
- 12/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale fans remain convinced that John Barton will be revealed as Cain Dingle's attacker in the New Year. The soap launches a mystery storyline tonight as one of Cain's many enemies carries out the ultimate revenge, using a metal object to brutally beat him before leaving him for dead. A Digital Spy poll which invited readers to crack the case last week had John neck-and-neck with Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny), with only 0.5% between them. However, John extended his lead over his fellow suspects in the past week, giving him 26.3% in the final result. Amy took second place with 19.9%. Speculation that John would be the attacker recently intensified following the announcement that James Thornton, who plays him, is leaving the soap. The full and final results of our 'Who Will Attack Cain?' poll were as follows: 1. John Barton (26.3%)
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- 12/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has revealed that he only recently discovered the identity of Cain Dingle's attacker. The soap launches a dramatic mystery storyline later this week as one of Cain's enemies brutally attacks him before leaving him for dead. Emmerdale bosses have named John and Moira Barton (James Thornton and Natalie J Robb), Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson), Charity Tate (Emma Atkins), Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) and Zak Dingle (Steve Halliwell) as the main six suspects in the case, but viewers will not discover who was responsible until the New Year. Hordley told This Morning today that he and his fellow cast members were also in the dark for much of the filming process. "You don't find out until January - it's absolutely brilliant," he explained. "I know [who it is] now - (more)...
- 12/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has revealed that he has more sympathy for the Bartons than any of Cain Dingle's other enemies. Cain recently caused turmoil in the family by embarking on an affair with Moira (Natalie J Robb) and later revealing the truth to her furious husband John (James Thornton). His antics mean that both John and Moira will become suspects when Cain is brutally attacked by a mystery assailant later this week. Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny), Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson), Charity Tate (Emma Atkins) and Zak Dingle (Steve Halliwell) will also be in the frame in the weeks following the shock incident. Hordley told the Daily Record: "Of all the six suspects, I think the Bartons are the ones that get the short straw. He's always fancied Moira. He's never got on with John and he saw an opportunity there with (more)...
- 12/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's baby drama continues this evening as troubled teen Amy Wyatt tells Val and Pollard that she has no intention of keeping her newborn son. Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) is relieved when she realises that she has the full support of her guardians, but when they go to see the baby, she makes it clear that she doesn't want to get too attached as she is having him put up for adoption. Val (Charlie Hardwick) urges Amy to change her mind as the situation is different now that she's not on her own, while Pollard (more)...
- 12/5/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale bosses have today released unseen pictures showing the dramatic aftermath of next week's brutal attack on Cain Dingle. As announced last month, Cain (Jeff Hordley) gets his comeuppance next week as one of his enemies carries out a shocking act of revenge before leaving him for dead. The latest sneak peek at the storyline shows that Cain fights for his life in hospital after the attack, leaving viewers to wonder whether he will pull through. Meanwhile, Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) and Charity Tate (Emma Atkins) are soon arrested on suspicion of Cain's attempted murder and put into cells - but are they guilty? As well as Jai and Charity, Emmerdale chiefs have named John and Moira Barton (James Thornton and Natalie J Robb), Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) and Zak Dingle (Steve (more)...
- 12/2/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has predicted that viewers will have no sympathy for Cain Dingle when he is brutally attacked next week. Cain finally gets his comeuppance in a week's time when one of his enemies lashes out in dramatic fashion before leaving him for dead. Emmerdale bosses have named John and Moira Barton (James Thornton and Natalie J Robb), Charity Tate (Emma Atkins), Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson), Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) and Zak Dingle (Steve Halliwell) as the main six suspects in the case. All have found themselves affected by Cain's destructive behaviour in recent months. Hordley told TV Choice: "It's quite a long list, isn't it? People will probably think he has got what he deserves. I'd be surprised if many people will say, 'Poor Cain!' when they see him all (more)...
- 12/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
This is the moment that Emmerdale's Amy Wyatt makes the shock decision to abandon her baby, fearing that he has passed away. After giving birth alone in the graveyard in tonight's episode, Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) panics as her newborn son doesn't seem to be breathing. Amy wraps the child up and tries to get him somewhere warm, but later gives up hope in her worried state and leaves him in a phone box. When Hazel (Pauline Quirke) finds the baby (more)...
- 12/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's troubled teen Amy Wyatt endures a frightening experience as she gives birth all alone in tonight's hour-long episode of the soap. Amy remains at the cemetery this evening as she still doesn't want anyone to know about the baby. Terrified over her labour pains, Amy tries to phone the midwife but when her call goes through to voicemail, she realises that she's all on her own. Later, as the baby arrives, Amy is horrified as he doesn't seem to be breathing. Struggling to cope, she leaves her baby in a phone box thinking that he is dead - but it's not long before Hazel (Pauline Quirke) finds him... Chelsea Halfpenny, who plays Amy, recently told Digital Spy: "Amy's main aim is to get the baby somewhere warm, because she fears she might (more)...
- 12/1/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale fans have picked out John Barton and Amy Wyatt as the most likely suspects in the soap's upcoming Cain Dingle attack storyline. The pair, played by James Thornton and Chelsea Halfpenny respectively, are currently neck-and-neck in a Digital Spy poll which invites readers to crack the case. Cain (Jeff Hordley) will finally get his comeuppance next week when one of his many enemies decides to take the ultimate revenge, carrying out a brutal attack and leaving him for dead. John is currently the front-runner in our poll with 23.0% of the vote, while Amy follows closely behind with 22.5%. Speculation that John will be the attacker intensified today when it emerged that James Thornton will be leaving Emmerdale next year. Meanwhile, Chelsea Halfpenny recently told Digital Spy that Amy should not be ruled out after the way Cain (more)...
- 11/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley has warned that there are dark times ahead as his character Cain Dingle's jealousy escalates in the coming weeks. Cain was furious in last night's double bill as his ex-partner Charity Tate (Emma Atkins) poured cold water on his hopes for a reunion after discovering his treatment of troubled teen Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny). Meanwhile, Charity is about to get her existing relationship with Jai Sharma back on track - leaving Cain to plot against them once again. Hordley told All About Soap: "Viewers are about to see a much darker side to Cain. When it's anything to do with Charity, the red mist just descends over him. He still madly loves Charity, and from this point on things are going to get very nasty between them." Another plot development in future episodes will see (more)...
- 10/14/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has admitted that she feels "a lot of responsibility" with her ongoing teenage pregnancy storyline. Viewers this week saw Halfpenny's character Amy Wyatt decide to keep the baby she is expecting with Cain Dingle following their one-night stand in April. Speaking to the Daily Star, Halfpenny revealed that she felt a lot of pressure to tackle the "sensitive subject" of teenage pregnancy, especially since she herself was born out of one. "My mum had me when she was a teenager so I know it's a sensitive subject," she said. "I'm not here to judge, but to reflect what happens. After all, despite the fact mum was 19 when I was born I've had a great life. "I feel (more)...
- 8/27/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has admitted that her troubled character Amy Wyatt may be driven to desperate measures as her pregnancy storyline continues. Earlier this week, viewers saw Amy discover that she is expecting Cain Dingle's baby following the one-night stand they had in April. Meanwhile, episodes airing next week see Amy head to an abortion clinic following pressure from Cain (Jeff Hordley). However, she soon decides to keep the baby without telling the village's bad boy. Halfpenny told All About Soap: "The nurse does an ultrasound to detect how far gone Amy is, and Amy asks her if she can see her unborn baby. It's when she sees her unborn child on the screen that she realises she wants to keep (more)...
- 8/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
This is the moment that Emmerdale's troubled teenager Amy Wyatt tells Cain Dingle that she's expecting his baby. While helping out with some painting at Cain's house, Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) finds herself bickering with the bad boy as he spitefully tries to pick a fight with her. However, as the conversation turns to their one-night stand, Amy drops a bombshell by declaring that Cain (Jeff (more)...
- 8/17/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale bad boy Cain Dingle panics in tonight's episode of the soap as Amy Wyatt tells him that she's expecting his baby. As the show airs its 6,000th edition this evening, Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) is in turmoil with the realisation that one problem has been replaced by another - vengeful Jared may be gone but now she has a far more serious dilemma to deal with. Later, Amy hears that Zak will be doing some painting at Cain's house and offers to help - still considering what her next move should be. However, when Cain (Jeff Hordley) (more)...
- 8/17/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's troubled teenager Amy Wyatt is horrified in tonight's episode of the soap as vengeful Jared finally goes public with why he hates her so much. The drama begins when Zak, Alex and Victoria stand up to Jared over his recent treatment of Amy, demanding an explanation for his antics. Deciding that it's finally time to reveal all, Jared explains that Amy (Chelsea Halfpenny) broke up his family by having a relationship with his father when they were fostering her. However, to Jared's frustration, (more)...
- 8/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Chelsea Halfpenny has admitted that she is keen for her character Amy Wyatt to keep her mischievous edge. The actress's alter ego has kept foster parents Val and Eric Pollard on their toes since arriving in the village last October, despite promising to be on her best behaviour when the couple agreed to take her in. Speaking to Take 5 magazine about Amy's future, Halfpenny explained: "I hope she doesn't become sensible. I like her the way she is. There's going to be more mischief, I'm sure - and her clothes and make-up, which are very out there, are sticking around. "I hope they keep her as young as possible because (more)...
- 4/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Emmerdale's Alicia Gallagher could be left homeless after she confesses to stealing stock from her sister Leyla Harding's shop. The shamed wannabe Wag, played by Natalie Anderson, is forced to admit that she's been selling stolen stock to a dodgy contact after Leyla (Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi) points the finger at teenage employee Amy Wyatt (Chelsea Halfpenny) in the ITV1 soap. As Amy gets told off for thieving, Leyla's boyfriend David Metcalfe (Matthew Wolfenden) notices how guilty Alicia looks who eventually comes clean, saying she did it so she could buy gifts for her son Jacob, who is being spoiled by her ex Justin. However,...
- 4/11/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Chelsea Halfpenny has hinted that future Emmerdale storylines will explore a more spiteful side of her character Amy Wyatt. Following some wild antics when she first arrived in the village, Amy has been trying to remain on the straight and narrow in recent weeks after being welcomed into the home of Val and Eric Pollard. However, in an interview with the official Emmerdale website, Halfpenny confessed that Amy's manipulative streak will return to the forefront of the soap in the weeks ahead. She explained: "Don't (more)...
- 4/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
'Emmerdale's Cain Dingle is set to be seduced by a 16 year old. The village bad boy - who is heartbroken after his relationship with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) ended and she began dating businessman Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) - will bed schoolgirl Amy after she sets her sights on him. Chelsea Halfpenny - who plays the troubled teen - said: "She's trying to hitch a ride when Cain almost runs her over. He gives her a lift and things becomes very flirty. It's Amy who takes the lead and it goes from there." In the morning Cain (Jeff Hordley) is horrified...
- 4/1/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
'Emmerdale's Cain Dingle is set to be seduced by a 16 year old. The village bad boy - who is heartbroken after his relationship with Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) ended and she began dating businessman Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) - will bed schoolgirl Amy after she sets her sights on him. Chelsea Halfpenny - who plays the troubled teen - said: "She's trying to hitch a ride when Cain almost runs her over. He gives her a lift and things becomes very flirty. It's Amy who takes the lead and it goes from there." In the morning Cain (Jeff Hordley) is horrified...
- 3/30/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale newcomer Chelsea Halfpenny has revealed that she would like her aunt Jill Halfpenny to land a role on the show. The actress told Inside Soap that Jill would be an ideal choice to play the mother of her troublesome character Amy Wyatt. Jill is already well-known to soap fans after playing Rebecca Hopkins in Coronation Street, Kate Mitchell in EastEnders and Izzie Redpath in Waterloo Road. Chelsea explained: "It would be good if Jill played my mum. I'll have to put a word in. We used to live together and have a lot of the same mannerisms, so it would work really well. "Apparently (more)...
- 2/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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