As Eve has recently turned three, she was recast and is now played by Bella James. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. She first appeared in February 2007. As she battles to recover both mentally and physically from her burns, what does the future hold for Priya? Though rumours were rife earlier this year that Heath had been replaced by another actor after he debuted a hair transformation on screen, Sebastian has played the role since he was a baby. Adorable April, played by Amelia Flanagan, is the daughter of Donna Windsor (Verity Rushworth) and Marlon. Millies other granny, Hazel, played by Kate Anthony, is the late Andrea Tates mum. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. After Jai punched Kit, Laurel found herself back in Jais arms, but will their kids ever accept their romance? Kim Tates granddaughter Millie, played by Willow Bell, probably doesnt know if shes coming or going! Emmerdale actress Amelia and lookalike sister Coronation Street's Isabella Flanagan (Image: Chris Flanagan Twitter) Young Coronation Street star Isabella Flanagan has opened up about life in the home with her fellow soap star siblings. A guilt-ridden Cathy tracked down niece bullied April by Donna Windsor's grave . Former Emmerdale actress Malandra Burrows is receiving treatment for breast cancer, she has revealed. EMMERDALE has revealed Cathy Hope's bombshell exit after 16 years. In 2001, new series producer Steve Frost decided to write the character out. in: Emmerdale actors Gabrielle Dowling View source Gabrielle Dowling (born December 2006) has played Viv and Bob Hope 's daughter Cathy Hope in Emmerdale since February 2007. However its a long process and he is feeling concerned about being a burden. These are the big Emmerdale spoiler for the week of 1-5 May 2023. Caleb was once again left seething, berating Caleb for not pleasing his fiance. The cast of Emmerdale 2023 enter their 51st year this year with a bang. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Cathy found herself. The former landlady of the Woolpack lost the pub after Al Chapman burnt it down, but Chass cousin, Charity, bought it and reinstalled Chas back behind the bar. Clemmie had been found in a drug den and Dawn rescued her. In 2017 she . After time away for Lauras maternity leave, Kerry returned to the Dales in October 2021 with mysterious Chloe in tow. Or will he turn elsewhere for comfort? They were supposed to play Cathy and Heath from the characters' births, but stand-ins had to be brought in for the initial episodes as Sebastian stayed in hospital for a week longer than planned. Coronation Street spoilers tonight: Tim kidnaps Elaine! Naomi was found not guilty at court and is trying to build a life in the village. Dad to Leo and April, Marlon tries to put family first and is probably one of the more moral Dingles. Mum Louise said: They sometimes want them to cry, which can be difficult because they don't really cry much unless they're hungry.". She was part of popular show couple Vanity, along with Charity Dingle, but sadly they split after Charity snogged Moiras brother Mack. Her brother Robert Sugden is now in prison for killing her rapist. You get to a point with the young cast when you suddenly realise theyre growing up. She gave birth to rapist, Lee Posners, baby and started dating his brother, Luke. Read more: Whos leaving Emmerdale this year? The youngster thought both her parents were dead, then discovered her dad, Jamie, was still alive. Emmerdale: Cathy says goodbye to her family, There were tears all round as Cathy said goodbye, Emmerdale's Mary actress left 'terrified' after barrage of scam calls and emails, Emmerdale fans 'work out' Caleb's downfall as he makes two bold decisions, Emmerdale star Louise Jameson responds to 'incredibly important' shock Mary twist, Emmerdale fans 'work out' Tom King's 'sinister' motive for return amid Belle reunion, Emmerdale fans 'solve' who's helping Caleb - and it's someone from Kim's past. He then moved on with Leyla and despite Bernices best efforts, she couldnt win him back. EXCLUSIVE: Emmerdale producer Jane Hudson has teased a huge storyline coming up for Gabrielle Dowling, who plays Cathy Hope, which has 'never been done before' in Soapland. He hooked up with Charity, breaking her up from Vanessa, and the pair continued their fling in secret. They had two children together, Arthur and Dotty. As eagle-eyed fans of Emmerdale will know, Gabrielle and Sebastian Dowling who plays Heath Hope are twins in real life. Cathy's heart-to-heart leads to her getting the support she needs as she books an appointment with doctor Manpreet Sharma, who writes her a prescription for the pill. Information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393. She was recently told she is going through the menopause and is struggling with the diagnosis. Drug addict Dawn wasnt able to care for her boy when he was small and gave him away. In real life, it's also a family affair on set as Cathy and Heath are played by twins Gabrielle and Sebastian Dowling. The 28-year-old chef has been married once, to Adam Barton, fallen for her transgender brother-in-law Matty Barton and was at the centre of a horrifying rape storyline in 2019. Emmerdale who was Francis 'Frank' Tate? The eldest King brother played by Nick Miles, is the only remaining original family member in the Dales, hapless Jimmy rarely gets it right. The village favourite married Manpreet much to the horror of his children who thought she was just after his money. Nicky returned to Home Farm during Tuesday's episode with his tail between his legs, insisting to Gabby he'd bumped into an old friend and had a few drinks, with the night turning into 'a bit of a sesh', leaving him too drunk to get home. Jacob came through it and got together with Leanna Cavanagh. As her phone and the bottle of booze she was carrying fell to the ground, she suddenly stopped in her tracks and panicked as she dangled over the edge. The symptoms and severity can differ between patients. Another carrying the iconic Sugden name, Victoria,played by Isabel Hodgins is the current longest-serving female character. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Her twin brother Sebastian Dowling plays Cathy's onscreen twin brother Heath . He got the money after adoptive mum Irene Stocks died. A dad of four, the apple of his eye is undoubtedly daughter Debbie for whom he would do anything even killing her ex-fianc Joe Tate after he jilted her at the altar. When the son Ashley and Laurel took home died of cot death, a DNA test proved he wasnt theirs and Arthur was returned to his parents. So Cathys got a big storyline coming up.". Amy is also trying to keep Kyle safe from the police. Things took a worrying turn last week when the teenager suffered from a manic episode and nearly got herself killed, as she didn't seem to realise or care about the danger she was in. An often comedy character, she has dated her fair share of guys in the Dales, including Andy Sugden and Dan Spencer. Nicola is married to Jimmy King and shes now part-owner of the cafe and is on the local council. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Shes now the proud owner of the salon, which she has named PampaManda. This Emmerdale legend is the daughter of Caleb and Vera-Lynn Dingle. This ruse doesn't long because Cathy admits to her dad that she'd heard everything and has concerns about PMDD. Fortunately Meena was caught and sentenced to 75 years in prison. The daughter of Jimmy and Nicola King, Angelica, played by Rebecca Brakes, was born in 2009 and was taken to the special care baby unit because of breathing difficulties. Pierce raped her and Rhona reported him to the police, ending their marriage. Johnny has left again after heading to Canada with his mum. After luring Al to a barn, the pair had the ultimate showdown, that resulted in Cains son Kyle shooting Al dead. While she was "just having fun" she didn't seem to realise or care about the danger she was in, as she almost dropped to the floor below. However, a new theory by Express.co.uk suggests she could soon make an exit from. Never send a boy to do a mans job is rather apt.'. Bob ended up homeless, but is back on his feet now. He has since become infatuated with Chloe Harris and it became a case of like father like son when Noah took things waaaay too far. In last night's . Kim was with her when she died, leaving Will angry with his new wife. Emmerdale fans have been left furious after Cathy Hope accused victim April Windsor of "gaslighting" her. Kim recently married Will Taylor, but tragedy struck on their wedding day when a storm hit the village. The illegitimate son of Eric Pollard, played by Matthew Wolfenden, he first turned up to con his father out of everything and was a ruthless, mean businessman. With all that shes been through in her 24 years in the Dales, its little wonder Belle, played by Eden Taylor-Draper, battles mental health demons. After a quiet time, he was revealed as the new owner of the Woolpack alongside Charity. Young Clemmie is the daughter of Dawns dead friend. One of soaps biggest icons, Kim Tate, played by Claire King returned to the Emmerdale cast in 2018, nearly 20 years after her first departure in October 1999. But she threatened her own happy ending when she killed DI Malone and covered it up. Shes mum to daughter Amba after a relationship with David. Victoria bailed him out of his excessive debts, but when David lied to the police she was driving to avoid getting points on his licence, enough was enough for Vic and she moved out. Will is Dawns father and the former partner of Harriet. Four-times married Marlon, played by Mark Charnock, is not who youd expect to be a hit with the ladies, but he certainly is. . Later, her family gathered around the car, loading it up as Bob planned to drive her up to the Lake District to spend time with Scott. And now is Paddys backbone as he struggles to cope with the revelation of Chass affair. Brenda told her: 'Your dad's agreed that when your exams are over I can take you to the Lakes to see Scott [her older brother].'. And Gabrielle and Sebastian were both well behaved while on set. There's an encouraging sign when Manpreet and Wendy make a long-awaited breakthrough over Cathy's condition, though their discussion of the situation leaves Cathy concerned. Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an hour episode on Thursdays. But only in 2018 did he become a regular cast member. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Making her first appearance in 1998, Bernice has been in the show on and off for over 20 years. It's her first big story and a challenging one, and I think one a lot of parents will connect with and one I haven't seen a soap do before so Cathy has a big story coming up," Jane shared of what was to come on the soap. Sebastian and real-life twin Gabrielle both joined the Emmerdale cast from birth and have not been recast. Emmerdale spoilers follow. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. For more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here. Acting "recklessly", Cathy climbed onto the side of a bridge and began spinning round quickly towards the edge. She and Liam decided to call it quits, but she obviously regrets the decision. After Kerry left and Amy asked Chloe to move out, Chloe has ended up homeless, but will anyone step up to support her and the baby? She was married to a rich old man, Donald De Souza, who she planned to kill off for his money. Louise told the Huddersfield Examiner in 2007: "You don't get opportunities like this every day and it will be something for them to look back on when they are older. Cathy and Heath in Emmerdale are the teenage twin children of Bob Hope and his late wife, Viv. But now Pierce is dead, and Marcus is still in the picture and has permanently joined the Emmerdale cast. Marlon didnt even know he had a child with Donna until she returned in 2014 with April in tow. Dawn managed to turn her life around and regain access to her son, Lucas. However, Mandy returned to the Emmerdale cast in 2019 some 20 years later with stepson Vinny by her side. She has recently showed impressive skills working for Kim and is determined to make her mark on the business. Once her secret was revealed, she reconnected with her mother and sister, but the reunion wasnt a warm and fuzzy one. Dan had a tough time after a severe allergic reaction left him in a wheelchair, but his recovery has been good and hes back on his feet again. They are back together and he is supporting her through her trauma at the hands of Meena. He arrived in 2018 and revealed to Moira who he was. The daughter of Laurel and Ashley Thomas, Dotty was born when Ashley was in the midst of his dementia diagnosis in 2016. Emmerdale 's Cathy Hope learned her likely health diagnosis on Monday night, after months of struggling with her mental health as well as experiencing physical symptoms. Something went wrong, please try again later. The twins have always been played by real-life twins Gabrielle and Sebastian Dowling and . What was the name of the much-loved Coronation Street pet dog who was put down in April 2020 after 14 years? She has never been lucky in love, marrying Ashley Thomas and Lawrence White for all the wrong reasons. Having been found by her step mum Brenda (Lesley Dunlop), Cathy was told she'll be sent away fromEmmerdale for an extended break. She also tried to steal Will Taylor off Kim Tate, but lost that battle too. But a disastrous couples counselling session and his illicit kiss with Bernice has left their marriage in tatters. David Brown. Regarded as one of the biggest bitches in Soapland, Kim pretty much rules Emmerdale! Having celebrated birthdays on set allowed me to feel close with the people around me and showed me how much of a family we are.". But Emmerdale has been fantastic.". But after collapsing and being taken to hospital it was revealed she was pregnant. A few years ago, it became a long-running joke among Emmerdale fans that Cathy and Heath had disappeared, as they were rarely shown on screen while they were growing up. Good-hearted Sam Dingle, played by James Hooton often finds himself caught up in a scheme or two without even realising it. But reunited recently after he defended her to love-rat Kit. Her most turbulent relationship was with Carl King, however shes now with Paddy Kirk, with whom she had baby Grace in 2018. Their mum was a star in her own right, having been a professional dancer, and confirmed the twins werent initially tied into a contract. This means Cathy is slightly older than Heath and is often more vocal than her younger brother, meaning she has been more central to storylines. Vinny, played by Bradley Johnson, was just nine-months-old when he first met Mandy. And will he still be a part of the Emmerdale cast? Played by Gabrielle Dowling, 16, the student has been acting out due to an undiagnosed mental illness in recent storylines. Jessies son, Elliss brother, Billy didnt receive a welcome reception from everyone Ellis wanted nothing to do with him, and it turned out he was involved in Aaron Dingles bullying when he was in prison. Catherine "Cathy" Hope is the daughter of Bob and Viv Hope as well as the older twin-sister of Heath Hope. Actress History: Ella Whitehouse Downes (2007-2008; recurring) Gabrielle Dowling (2008-present; recurring) Character History: Categories Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. Gabrielle joined the cast of Emmerdale as the infamous Cathy Hope way back in 2007, just a few months after her character was born. Also amongst the list of nominated young stars is Emmerdale's Gabrielle Dowling, who plays Cathy Hope, and Isabella's co-star Jude Riordan, who plays Sam Blakeman on Coronation Street. An affair with Cain Dingle and the death of John saw Moira left completely alone. Voted Entertainment Daily readers favourite ever Emmerdale character for the 50th anniversary, recent scenes of Faiths heartbreaking death have made it easy to see why. Victoria was almost killed by serial killer Meena after she stole David Metcalfe from her. You get to a point with the young cast when you suddenly realise they're growing up. Sams life was on the line after he was impaled on a piece of farming equipment following a cow stampede during the storm. However, Charitys reaction wasnt what he was hoping for and he sought comfort in the arms of a mystery one-night stand, who turned out to be Chloe Harris. However, when she went missing it was Charles who tracked her down and now is keen to build a relationship. By Emmerdale actress Natalie J Robb has been playing Moira Barton/Dingle since 2009, but has been appearing on TV for decades before that, joining the cast of Scottish soap Take the High Road in her teens. It comes after Caleb Dingle was left seething with his secret son Nicky Milligan as Tuesday's episode of Emmerdale drew to a close. The pair got engaged at Christmas 2021 after she moved Malones body for him. The student - who is played by actress Gabrielle Dowling in the ITV soap - is suffering from an undiagnosed mental health. She accidentally killed her best mate Gemma Andrews (Tendai Rinomhota) and ended up being sectioned. Kerry was adamant she needed to watch out for the gangsters daughter and its recently been revealed its because Kerry is Chloes real mum! resulted in the death of Wills ex, Harriet, Laura has just given birth to her second child. Nearly 25 years after his debut, Zak Dingle, played by Steve Halliwell, is part of the Emmerdale furniture. On-screen, the twins won't mark the milestone birthday until next year but with Cathy becoming more of a character in her own right, the drama could be central to the celebrations. Someone else shared: 'So Nicky is gay and has hidden that well with his love for Gabby but I have a feeling THIS might be his downfall if he gets caught out with his real lover and I wonder if Caleb knows about his sexuality or not. Ethan is dating Marcus and the pair are living together. She recovered in hospital and once released, she embarked on a relationship with Lachlan White which ended in horror when she discovered he was a serial killer. Things seem to be going swimmingly, except for Ethans pervvy boss hitting on Marcus. But now she is stepping up to support her son after the tragic death of his wife during the Emmerdale 50th anniversary storm. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. But will he regret that and take a chance on her? Something went wrong, please try again later. Rocked, a furious Caleb became even more hostile towards Nicky, lamenting him for putting their revenge plan in danger. Played by Martelle Edinborough, Suzy Merton joined the Emmerdale cast as a new love interest for Vanessa Woodfield. Viewers have seen Cathy struggling with heavy periods and. But rekindled things with Tracy during her brief return last month. Bob gave her one more kiss before she waved goodbye to her family and they headed in the direction of the Lakes. Daz Spencer . It turned out Cain had taken the fall for Caleb and served time in prison for him. Kyle, played by Huey Quinn, is the son of Cain and Amy, who was given up for adoption when he was born. Dad Cain has taken the blame for the murder and is behind bars, but Kyle is struggling with the secret. Don't miss out on the biggest soaps gossip! Following a course of chemotherapy, she took some time out at her mothers house. With this bombshell exposed and Kerrys fella Al Chapman then being murdered, Kerry felt the time was right to leave to Dales to work on cruise ships. Gabrielle joined the cast of Emmerdale as the infamous Cathy Hope way back in 2007, just a few months after her character was born. Contents 1 Biography 1.1 2006-2011: Conception, birth and Viv's death 1.2 2012 to present: Living with Brenda Walker 2 See also Biography Gabrielle Dowling as Cathy Hope; Sebastian Dowling as Heath Hope . She has started work as Marlons assistant at the Woolpack, but a feud with Rhona is set to spoil her new life. Eventually she accepted her mums sexuality. Hes not so rich now, nor is he all that successful. "Gabrielle and Sebastian have been on screen a lot recently, and they're coming on a treat. But how will she cope now Faith has died? Charity got justice in court and was reunited with her long-lost son, Ryan, bringing out a more maternal side to the hard character. The teen has realised he is gay and had confessed to mum Laurel and his friends. Their mum Louise Dowling committed the pair to their roles as long as work didnt interfere too much with their home life. Hes now at medical school and pursuing his dreams of becoming a doctor. He recently slept with Faith Dingle, which sent shockwaves through the village. If you discount the time she took advantage of Rhonas painkiller addiction to seduce her, Vanessa is the best friend you could have. Local vicar Charles, played by Kevin Mathurin, arrived in the village to preside over the wedding of Chas Dingle and Paddy Kirk when Harriet pulled out at the last minute. Having stolen a bottle of vodka, she skipped school and got drunk with MarshallHamston (Max Fletcher) in the village. Brenda was devastated when Gennie was killed by Cameron Murray (Dominic Power), and just as upset when she discovered Bob had been cheating with Laurel. The lass was then diagnosed with throat cancer in 2017, for which she had more life-saving treatment, but the effects of the chemo on her caused heart failure and she underwent a successful heart transplant in 2018. Rhonas free-spirited mother Mary, played by Louise Jameson, arrived to join the Emmerdale cast and ruined Rhonas romantic proposal to Marlon. Young Arthur, played by Alfie Clarke, is the son of Laurel and Ashley Thomas, but a baby swap at birth meant he was given to the wrong parents. Gabby, played by Rosie Bentham, has recently given birth to Jamie Tates baby. With stories like this, you want people to feel something, you want to inform as well and let people know they're not on their own. Dawn is determined to bring her up as one of her family. Juliette raised Jimmy for the first two years of his life, but gave him to Jimmy and Nicola in 2016 as she couldnt cope. She realised her true feelings after ex-flame Charles moved to the area. From discovering his sexuality and coming to terms with it with the help of surrogate dad, Paddy, to admitting his real dad, Gordon sexually abused him, Aaron has coped with a lot. Priya Sharma, played by Fiona Wade, was a fun-loving party girl when she first pitched up in 2009, but shes since matured into businesswoman, mother and perhaps the most sensible of the Sharma clan. Ive been in the soap since I was four weeks old so its second nature to me. She embarked on a relationship with Bob, before being diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2013. Scheming nanny Nicky (Lewis Cope) left viewers stunned in recent instalments of the ITV soap as he and Caleb (Will Ash) plot to bring down businesswoman Kim Tate (Claire King) and get his hands on her fortune.