Emmerdale will be ‘completely rocked’ this spring with three devastating storylines that will have viewers on the edge of their seats.
Over the coming weeks, the ITV soap will unfold stories of domestic abuse, a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis and a tragic accident that leaves a villager fighting for his life.
Tom King (James Chase) will continue his manipulation and control of new wife Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper), with the situation only getting worse during a special episode that ‘deviates from the usual Emmerdale format’.
Show producer Laura Shaw said: ‘It’s a dinner party that mainly focuses on Tom and Belle and Marlon and Rhona and we’ll see what’s going on in their relationship and how what you see in public isn’t necessarily what you leave behind sees closed doors’.
The soap has consulted domestic violence charity Refuge for the storyline to accurately portray it.
Emmerdale will be ‘completely rocked’ this spring by three devastating storylines that will have viewers on the edge of their seats – Tom King (James Chase) and Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper) pictured
Over the coming weeks, the ITV soap will unfold stories of domestic abuse, a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis and a tragic accident that leaves a villager fighting for his life. (L-R) Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) Ruby Milligan (Beth Cordingley) Caleb Milligan (Will Ash)
Meanwhile, Billy (Jay Kontzle) and Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) will be left heartbroken when their son Evan is shockingly diagnosed with leukemia.
Laura said: ‘We’ll see Dawn and Billy’s world completely turned upside down when, almost out of nowhere, Evan is diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia.’
‘We want to show the pressure this can put on a family, e.gDawn and Billy’s roles changed overnight.
The producer also teased an upcoming accident involving two unnamed families, putting one character’s life in danger.
Saying, “We’re going to see that someone is in really serious medical danger – whether they live or die, we’re going to have to see. But the consequences and consequences of that accident will be very long-lasting and life-changing.”
Also causing a stir will be former Waterloo Road actress Christine Tremarco, who will make her film debut in April.
Christine, 46, will arrive in the village as Rose – a woman known to Kim Tate’s husband Will – ITV revealed on Tuesday.
Bold and boisterous, Rose has recently moved to Benidorm and her arrival will cause a stir when Will (Dean Andrews) fails to tell her off to his wife Kim (Claire King).
Tom King (James Chase) will continue his manipulation and control of new wife Belle (Eden Taylor-Draper), with the situation only getting worse during a special episode that ‘deviates from the usual Emmerdale format’
Meanwhile, Billy (Jay Kontzle) and Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) will be left heartbroken when their son Evan is shockingly diagnosed with leukemia.
The producer also teased an upcoming accident involving two unnamed families, putting one character’s life in danger (the Woolpacks 2021 explosion depicted)
‘I’m thrilled to be joining Emmerdale!’ the acclaimed actress said of her new role.
‘It’s an absolute pleasure to work with such an amazing cast and crew and the brilliant writing and production team!’
Christine added: “Rose is so much fun to play. She is free-spirited, boisterous and totally mischievous with a steely edge and a big heart.’
Producer Laura said: “We are extremely excited to welcome Christine Tremarco to the Emmerdale Family.
‘Christine brings a wealth of experience and talent and in playing the character of Rose, a true free spirit with an exuberant outlook on life, she certainly promises to cause a real storm for some of our villagers.’
Also making waves will be former Waterloo Road actress Christine Tremarco, who will make her film debut in April (pictured with co-star Dean Andrews)