Emmerdale is a British soap opera that first aired on 16 October 1972.[1] The following characters will make their debut in 2024. Ella Forster (Paula Lane) made first appearance in January, as did Ruby Fox-Miligan, the wife of Caleb Miligan (William Ash) and the mother of his son, Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope). Rose Jackson (Christine Tremarco), the estranged ex-wife of Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) and mother of Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley), debuted in April. In June, Josh Cope (Oisin Morgan), the transphobic friend of Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) arrived in the village, followed by prisoners Les Carmichael (Stacy J Gough) and Robbo (John O'Neill) in July. In August, John Sugden (Oliver Farnworth), the long-lost son of Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby) and half-brother of Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) arrived. He was followed by Helen Fox (Sharon Maughan), the mother of Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) and DS Foy (Robert Cavanah), a police officer investigating Belle King's (Eden Taylor-Draper) attack on her husband Thomas King (James Chase) with an axe, in September. In October, boxing promoter, Jade (Twinnie-Lee Moore) made her first appearance. Additionally, several other characters appeared throughout the year.
Ella Forster
editElla Forster, played by Paula Lane, made her first appearance on 16 January 2024.[2] The character and casting was announced on 21 November 2023, with it being reported that Lane would begin filming that same month.[3][4] Ella was described as "compassionate and caring" and "far from a pushover" and it was teased that it would not be long until Ella is "turning heads in the village".[3] Ella will meet Mandy Dingle (Lisa Riley) and her partner, Paddy Dingle (Dominic Brunt), at the veterinary ball, which will lead to Ella losing her job after sticking up for Mandy, but then find luck when she has a "chance encounter" with local doctor Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker).[3] Speaking about her casting, Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in another ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, said that was she was excited to be joining the Emmerdale cast, adding: "Everyone has been so welcoming and I can't wait to start a new chapter playing the role of Ella. I've already heard there are big plans for her and I can't wait to see her navigate a new life in the village and hopefully make some friends!"[5][6]
Ruby Fox-Miligan
edit| Ruby Fox-Miligan | |||||||||||
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| Emmerdale character | |||||||||||
| Portrayed by | Beth Cordingly | ||||||||||
| Duration | 2024–present | ||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 9899 25 January 2024 | ||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||
| Introduced by | Laura Shaw | ||||||||||
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Ruby Fox-Miligan, played by Beth Cordingly, made her first appearance on 25 January 2024.[7] Ruby is the wife of Caleb Miligan (William Ash) and the mother of his son, Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope).[8] Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw teased the character's arrival in October 2023 when she said that the affair between Caleb and Tracy Metcalfe (Amy Walsh) would lead to a "new arrival" who would cause uproar, which Shaw was excited about.[9] The following month, the character was officially announced by Shaw at an Emmerdale press event, though the portrayer of the character was not revealed.[9] On 6 December 2023, Jessica Sansome of the Manchester Evening News confirmed that Beth Cordingly had been cast as Ruby.[7] Of her casting, Cordingly stated "I’m delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale, it's an enormous privilege and Ruby is a dream role. She's a firecracker and a troublemaker and I think people will love her or hate her, and I can't wait to get stuck in with this fabulous cast."[7]
Speaking of the character, Shaw teased "We've heard mention before of [Ruby] and we've just heard little bits from Caleb saying it's 'all over between them' and that 'there's nothing going on' but is that really true? In the new year we will see Ruby bursting onto our screens. She is an absolute firecracker. She's going to put a real spanner into the Dingles. Is her and Caleb's relationship really over as he's made out? We'll find out in the new year. Fans will have to wait and see who bosses have cast as the feisty newcomer."[10][11] The character was later billed as "fiery, confident, unpredictable and a fiercely devoted mum."[7] Sansome (Manchester Evening News) reported that Ruby would "happily destroy" any family that Caleb has established on his own while he has been away from her, adding that "Ruby's a force to be reckoned with and a ticking time bomb."[7] Producer Kate Brooks said the character had "scores to settle" and being loyal to her family, she will protect them by any means. Brooks also said that Ruby and Caleb's relationship is both passionate and volatile.[7]
For her role as Ruby, Cordingly was longlisted for "Best newcomer" and "Best Villain" at the 2024 Inside Soap Awards.[12][13] Of the character's arrival, Claire Crick from What to Watch wrote that "Fans' prayers have been answered".[14] Following the character's debut, Laura-Jayne Tyler from Inside Soap wrote that "Ruby's our new favourite character of 2024, and we'll fight anyone who says otherwise."[15]
Rose Jackson
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| Portrayed by | Christine Tremarco | ||||||||||
| Duration | 2024–present | ||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 9977 25 April 2024 | ||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||
| Introduced by | Laura Shaw | ||||||||||
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Rose Jackson, played by Christine Tremarco, made her first appearance on 25 April 2024.[16] It was revealed that the character has been living abroad in Benidorm and is already known to established character, Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) and is going to "cause a stir" between him and his wife Kim Tate (Claire King).[16] Brenna Cooper from Digital Spy reported that Rose's arrival will "ruffle feathers between the couple after Will fails to mention to his wife that he knows the bolshy and boisterous new arrival."[16] Of her casting, Tremarco said, "I am thrilled to be joining Emmerdale! To be working with such a wonderful cast and crew along with the brilliant writing and production team is an absolute joy! Rose is so much fun to play. She is free-spirited, boisterous and totally mischievous with a steely edge and a big heart."[16] Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added the Emmerdale team was "massively delighted to welcome Christine Tremarco to the Emmerdale family."[16] When Rose first appears in Emmerdale, she is visited by Will, who is not happy with her arrival. It is later revealed that she is his ex-wife and also the mother of his daughter, Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley).
Laura-Jayne Tyler from Inside Soap commented on how fans were speculating on social media that Rose would be a donar match for her grandson, Evan Fletcher, with Tyler suspecting that they are "right".[17] Tyler's colleague, Gary Gillatt, called Rose "wonderfully bumptious" and said that she was "seemingly invented to spit venom at Kim".[18] Chloe Timms from the same magazine believed that Rose had "Faith Dingle energy".[19]
Josh Cope
edit| Josh Cope | |
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| Emmerdale character | |
| Portrayed by | Osian Morgan |
| First appearance | Episode 10,009 3 June 2024 |
| Last appearance | Episode 10,056 5 August 2024 |
| Classification | Former; recurring |
| Introduced by | Laura Shaw |
Josh Cope, played by Osian Morgan, made his first appearance on the 3 June 2024.[20] His casting was announced on 23 May of that year, with it being teased that the character would be "stirring trouble" in the village and be involved in a new storyline with Samson Dingle (Sam Hall).[20] Josh is introduced as the transphobic friend of Samson, who he has a drink with at The Hide where Matty (Ash Palmisciano) and his wife, Amy Barton (Natalie Ann Jamieson) work.[21] Josh begins to flirt with Amy, which makes her feel uncomfortable.[21] After Josh continues, Amy decides to leave work early as she can't cope with Josh's constant flirting.[21] Matty asks the two boys to leave the premises, but things get nasty between Josh and Matty.[21] Josh then threatens Matty, who is chopping vegetables and holding a knife, asking him for the cash till.[21] Matty refuses and Josh pushes Samson into him and Samson ends up getting stabbed by accident.[21] As a result, the narrative has been turned and it looks as though he was the violent one and was subsequently arrested[21] and is on remand in jail, due to Josh and Samson lying about the events that took place.[22]
Fans soon recognised problems within the storyline[23] after Amy and Matty's mother Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) approached the manager of The Hide, Jai Sharma (Chris Bisson) regarding CCTV evidence, which conveniently "wasn't in operation" due to his cost-cutting.[23] The storyline was compared to those in ITV's other soap opera, Coronation Street "with their regular cycle of locking up long-serving regulars for murder based on flimsy 'evidence' every couple of years."[23] Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy also said the storyline had a "lack of builf-up"[23] as Josh was only introduced three days before the stabbing took place.[23] He also said that Josh has "a hold on Samson"[23] and "it's not clear enough why Samson is scared to speak up against Josh, but has no problem defying his dangerous relative Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), who wants him to change his story."[23] Kilkelly also said it would have been "more effective to see Samson and Josh's friendship grow over a period of weeks rather than days, even if they were playing minor roles in episodes before eventually coming to the forefront."[23]
A week after the events at The Hide, Josh was targeted by Matty's mother-in-law, Kerry Wyatt (Laura Norton) in The Woolpack.[24] Kerry tried to charm Josh when he goes into the pub for a drink[24] and tries to record his confession.[24] As a result, pub landlady, Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) walked in with Samson, who revealed Kerry's connection to Matty.[25] Charity orders Kerry to get back to work, but she refuses leading to her getting fired altogether.[25] Josh and Samson subsequently plan a trip to Europe, which sparked off even more suspicion that they were lying about the stabbing.[26]
Les Carmichael
edit| Les Carmichael | |||||
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| Emmerdale character | |||||
| Portrayed by | Stacy J Gough | ||||
| First appearance | Episode 10,025/6 27 June 2024 | ||||
| Last appearance | Episode 10,034 9 July 2024 | ||||
| Classification | Former; guest | ||||
| Introduced by | Laura Shaw | ||||
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Les Carmichael, portrayed by Stacy J Gough,[27] was Matty Barton's (Ash Palmisciano) cellmate in HMP Hotten.[27] Gough's casting was announced on 25 June 2024,[27] two days before his character's first appearance. Matty confides in Les about being transgender and Les helps him by telling him how to behave in prison.[27] He confirms that he will mind his own business regarding Matty's life, but warns him that other prisoners aren't so kind.[27] He also protects Matty from another inmate named Robbo (John O'Neil), who tries to get the lowdown on Matty.[27]
Palmisciano spoke about the importance of tackling transphobia in the plot, explaining that the show has aimed to portray "how vulnerable Matty can be in a situation like [Josh's taunts]. Not everyone is super accepting,"[27] he said, adding: "It is great Matty's got that support. It's lovely to tell, we showed the wedding recently, it was an exciting joyous moment. It looked so incredible on screen. But sometimes we need to show the flip side of that, how it could go the other way and could be quite cruel for someone like Matty. It shows the bigger picture of what it is like to be him. I was really excited, and it's fantastic we get to mirror that and to tell that story."[27]
Robbo
edit| Robbo | |||||
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| Emmerdale character | |||||
| Portrayed by | John O'Neil | ||||
| First appearance | Episode 10,030/1 4 July 2024 | ||||
| Last appearance | Episode 10,039/40 17 July 2024 | ||||
| Classification | Former; guest | ||||
| Introduced by | Laura Shaw | ||||
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Robbo, played by John O'Neil,[28] was a transphobic inmate at HMP Hotten, where Matty Barton (Ash Palmisciano) was after accidentally stabbing Samson Dingle (Sam Hall) after being pushed by Josh Cope (Oisian Morgan) whilst holding a knife after chopping fruit. O'Neil's casting was announced on 2 July 2024,[28] two days before his first appearance, however the character was announced on 25 June 2024.[27] When Matty first arrived in prison, he kept being transgender to himself and confided in Les Carmichael (Stacy J Gough), however Robbo discovered that Matty was hiding something.[28] Robbo was curious to find out what Matty was hiding, so when he was visited by his wife, Amy Barton (Natalie Ann Jamieson), Robbo approached her and finds out his secret from her as she thinks he is Les.[28]
Palmisciano spoke about the importance of tackling transphobia in the plot, explaining that the show has aimed to portray "how vulnerable Matty can be in a situation like [Josh's taunts]. Not everyone is super accepting,"[27] he said, adding: "It is great Matty's got that support. It's lovely to tell, we showed the wedding recently, it was an exciting joyous moment. It looked so incredible on screen. But sometimes we need to show the flip side of that, how it could go the other way and could be quite cruel for someone like Matty. It shows the bigger picture of what it is like to be him. I was really excited, and it's fantastic we get to mirror that and to tell that story."[27] O'Neill and Palmisciano's relationship off-screen has been described to be more "harmonious."[29] Palmisciano posted behind the scenes photos on Instagram with O'Neill and Gough with the caption: "The nicest prison baddie @jk0_91 I could be working with and the best prison mate ever @goughstacey, hats off to you both."[29] O'Neill also posted some photos with the caption: "Had an absolute blast shooting on this job. We did laugh outside of the takes, promise."[29]
John Sugden
edit| John Sugden | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Portrayed by | Oliver Farnworth | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 2024–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 10,058 7 August 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Classification | Present; regular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Iain MacLeod | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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John Sugden, played by Oliver Farnworth, made his first appearance on 7 August 2024.[30] His casting was announced on 2 July 2024,[31] and he is the half-brother of Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins).[30] His arrival is set to "cause chaos"[31] for Victoria, who alongside her son Harry Sugden (Adam Pryor) and adoptive niece Sarah Sugden (Katie Hill), are the only members of the Sugden family left in Emmerdale.[31] John's arrival is also due to "introduce a new generation of the long-running Sugden family, who have been in the programme since it debuted in 1972.[31] John is also set to "catch the eye"[31] of a particular Emmerdale resident, which will "cause lots of drama."[31] How John is related to Victoria had not been confirmed when Farnworth's casting was announced,[31] however on 29 July 2024, it was revealed that he was Victoria's half-brother.[30] His arrival is "bound to raise plenty of questions."[31] John's character has been described to be "brooding and mysterious"[31] and will introduce "fresh challenges and intriguing relationships" for those already living in the village.[31] It was confirmed on 31 July 2024 that John is "openly gay" and has a "military past" according to Farnworth.[32]
Emmerdale executive producer, Laura Shaw said that everyone at Emmerdale "thrilled to have an actor with Oliver's talent and presence join the Emmerdale family".[31] She also reflected on the significance of his place within the Sugden family, "the Sugdens have always been central to Emmerdale, and introducing a new member opens up exciting possibilities for future storylines. Mysterious John's arrival will no doubt create a stir in the village for Victoria and the wider community."[31] Farnworth has played roles in other soap operas, such as Coronation Street and Hollyoaks, and following those previous roles, Farnworth revealed he is "absolutely delighted to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The show has such a rich history, and the Sugden family is integral to that. I'm looking forward to bringing my character to life and working with such a talented and dedicated team."[31] Danny Miller, who plays Aaron Dingle, reported to Digital Spy that his character will feature in scenes with John.[30] He reported: "There's a Sugden coming in. With the history that Aaron has with Robert, it'll be interesting to see what happens with them. It's going to be an interesting few months, which is great."[30] On 31 July 2024, Farnworth described more about his character: "He’s got a pretty amazing backstory. Obviously, half-brother to Victoria, which we find out quite quickly. But there’s a whole lot of depth to him, and little bits just kind of coming out now, but it’s been a whirlwind. I’ve been here, there and everywhere. I’ve been on all the sets. We’ve been on location, been driving vans, been getting up to all sorts of mischief. So, it’s been absolutely brilliant."[32] Farnworth also considered joining the cast of Emmerdale as a "fixture",[32] as he grew up in Yorkshire,[32] however Farnworth knows the history of the Sugden family, but had to "put it aside" because his character "initially has no knowledge of the Sugdens’ history in Emmerdale and he has no desire to be part of it."[32]
On 29 July 2024, it was confirmed that Farnworth would make his first appearance the following week.[30] He met Victoria after she gives Eric Pollard (Chris Chittell) a lift the funeral of Barbara (Angela Down), an old friend of his, after his car breaks down.[30] After driving him there, she begins to talk to John, who is the deceased woman's son.[30] When he introduces himself as John Sugden, she realises that she has potentially met a long-lost family member.[30] As a result, Eric feels he needs to admit that John could be her half-brother, meaning he is the son of the late Jack Sugden (Clive Hornby).[30] Victoria and John are set to cross paths again afterwards, when Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb), who works at the garage, receives a call regarding a breakdown nearby.[30] Mackenzie is due to rescue John and bring him back to the village, where Victoria is delighted to see him again.[30]
Helen Fox
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| Emmerdale character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Sharon Maughan | ||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 10,092 17 September 2024 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | Episode 10,093 18 September 2024 | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; guest | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Iain MacLeod | ||||||||
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Helen Fox made her first appearance on the 17 September 2024. She is the estranged mother of Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly) who she hasn't seen in 30 years.[33] She is played by Sharon Maughan.[33] Helen's arrival has been described to expose Ruby and her husband Caleb Miligan's (William Ash) past.[33] Speaking to Manchester Evening News, Ash revealed that Helen and her husband cut Ruby out of their lives because they didn't approve of her relationship with Caleb.[33] Helen now wants to regain contact with Ruby because she's dying.[33] He explained: "They hated him because he’d come out of a care home, he didn’t have any family and thought he was beneath their daughter. So, Helen was really snobby and judgemental. Helen and Ruby’s dad gave Ruby an ultimatum. They basically said ‘look if you want to be with this boy then we don’t want anything to do with you’. They basically just cut Ruby dead."[33] Due to affect their potential reunion, Ash shared: "Because she’s been so manipulative and behaved terribly in the past, he just doesn’t trust anything that she’d ever say. He decides to go just to see what she actually wants – because if she is on her deathbed, then maybe Ruby does need some kind of closure and there’s a potential for sorting it out. As it turns out, that’s not what happens…"[33]
Discussing working with Maughan, Ash said: "She is an amazing actress because she only comes in for two episodes. We only had a day filming. We were doing all these intense scenes together in a hospital room, in a private hospital, just me and her going at each other really. She was amazing. It is hard to come into any show, to just do one day, and have lots of intense scenes. But she was fantastic and really a force of nature really."[33] When Caleb meets up with Helen, they both argue and neither are willing to back down, however Caleb makes a deal with her that he would bring Ruby to see her if she sends over £100,000.[33] When Caleb arrives home late, Ruby becomes suspicious and Caleb is left battling the guilt over the deal he's made with terminally-ill Helen, but doesn't mention anything to Ruby.[33] Ash explained what happens if Ruby finds out: "I think he knows that if she finds out he’s been to see Helen and he’s gone behind her back, she will be furious. There will be a real question of whether she can trust him ever again. The stakes are massive in that moment."[33] Helen passed away on 18 September 2024.
DS Foy
edit| DS Foy | |||||
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| Emmerdale character | |||||
| Portrayed by | Robert Cavanah | ||||
| Duration | 2024–present | ||||
| First appearance | Episode 10,103 30 September 2024 | ||||
| Classification | Present; recurring | ||||
| Introduced by | Iain MacLeod | ||||
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Detective Sergeant Foy, played by Robert Cavanah,[34] is a police officer who is investigating Belle King's (Eden Taylor-Draper) attack on her husband, Thomas King (James Chase).[34] He made his first appearance on 30 September 2024.[34] This was Cavanah's second role in Emmerdale after playing Ian Chamberlain, a man that Val Pollard (Charlie Hardwick) had a fling with in Portugal, that warns her that he may have HIV, which he may have passed onto her.[34] Cavanah has also worked with co-star, Michelle Hardwick, who plays Vanessa Woodfield in Heartbeat spin-off series, The Royal.[34] He has also had roles in other soaps, such as Casualty, Doctors and EastEnders, as well as long-running dramas, such as Midsomer Murders and Waterloo Road.[34]
On 3 October 2024, Emmerdale Insider reported that Foy had become a "hit" with the viewers.[35] Carena Crawford reported: "New Emmerdale detective DS Foy has impressed viewers who are pleased there’s finally a police officer in the soap who knows what he’s doing! They like him so much they are demanding he becomes a regular character – but then no one would get away with anything!"[35] It was also reported that many fans took to social media about how they felt about Foy.[35] One fan said: "I love this copper,"[35] and other added "At last somebody playing a realistic soap cop and who can actually act!"[35] Some fans even believe that Foy is going to be the one who will sort Tom out.[35] One fan said: I like the policeman who interviewed [Tom]. He knows Tom is lying."[35] Other fans would like Foy to move to Emmerdale permanently: "Think we need to see a lot more of this man… he could move to the village. Writers: take note!" said one.[35] Another agreed: "Indeed, he needs to move to the village!"[35] Another said: "This detective is great, not buying Tom’s lies."[35] Another said: "Soap’s best police officer so far goes to Emmerdale."[35] Another fan compared him to the police in ITV's other soap opera, Coronation Street: "This cop is ace. Weatherfield police take note!"[35]
Jade
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| Emmerdale character | |||||
| Portrayed by | Twinnie-Lee Moore | ||||
| First appearance | Episode 10,112 11 October 2024 | ||||
| Classification | Present; guest | ||||
| Introduced by | Iain Macleod | ||||
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Jade, played by former Hollyoaks actress and country singer Twinnie-Lee Moore,[36] made her first appearance on 11 October 2024. Moore's casting was announced earlier that day,[36] and would be appearing for a guest stint as an "ambitious and ruthless boxing promoter."[37] She will be a part of Billy Fletcher's (Jay Kontzle) boxing storyline, where he has been taking part in unlicensed boxing maxes.[36] Helen Daly from Radio Times reported: "Billy's boxing journey is about to get more dangerous" with her arrival,[37] whereas Sara Baalla from Digital Spy reported: "Jade arrives with an agenda that doesn't involve Billy's safety."[36] Baalla also described Jade to be a "ruthless" boxing promoter.[36] Dan Laurie from Manchester Evening News described: "Jade's 'true' intentions are far from altruistic, and Billy's well-being is not her top priority."[38]
Moore spoke about her casting in Emmerdale: "My life has been a bit crazy recently juggling music and acting with lots of back and forth between Nashville and Yorkshire but I've been loving it! I've loved being back on screen, especially as the show is shot in Yorkshire, being able to be home with family and go to work on such an iconic show has been nothing short of amazing! The whole team has been so welcoming and really supportive. My character is so much fun to play and I can't wait to see how the audience reacts to her."[36] Moore is known for playing series regular, Porsche McQueen in Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks between 2014 and 2015.[36] After Moore made her first appearance, Elizabeth Mackley from Leeds Live reported that fans had "mixed" reactions to Jade's first appearance,[39] with some recognising her from her Hollyoaks role.[39] Others were "intrigued",[39] whereas more were "less than impressed" by a new villain's arrival.[39] Joel Harley from Emmerdale Insider reported that fans think Jade is "iconic" and that "Emmerdale desperately needs a new female villain."[40]
Anthony Fox
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| Portrayed by | Nicholas Day | ||||||||||
| Duration | 2024–present | ||||||||||
| First appearance | November 2024 | ||||||||||
| Classification | Future; regular | ||||||||||
| Introduced by | Laura Shaw | ||||||||||
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Anthony Fox, played by Nicholas Day,[41] is the estranged father of Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly), who is due to arrive with his granddaughter, Steph Miligan (Georgia Jay).[41] Day and Jay's castings were announced on 2 November 2024 and their arrivals have been described to have "far-reaching repercussions for the Miligan family."[41] Craig Jones from Leeds Live described Anthony's character to be "charismatic" and to have "mellowed in his old age and he seems like delightful company to the outside world."[41] However, it has been revealed that Ruby hasn't seen Anthony in 30 years.[41]
Day spoke about his casting: "I’ve been made so welcome in the Emmerdale family. And my screen family is great to work with, the scenes just fly. No kidding - I feel blessed."[41] Emmerdale producer, Sophie Roper also commented on Day and Jay's castings: "We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family. With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales."[41]
Steph Miligan
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| Portrayed by | Georgia Jay | ||||||||||||
| Duration | 2024–present | ||||||||||||
| First appearance | November 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Classification | Future; regular | ||||||||||||
| Introduced by | Laura Shaw | ||||||||||||
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Steph Miligan, played by Georgia Jay,[41] is the estranged daughter of Caleb Miligan (William Ash) and Ruby Fox-Miligan (Beth Cordingly), who is due to arrive with her grandfather Anthony Fox (Nicholas Day).[41] Jay and Day's castings were announced on 2 November 2024 and their arrivals have been described to have "far-reaching repercussions for the Miligan family."[41] Craig Jones from Leeds Live described Steph's character to be "amart, confident and completely reckless,"[41] and "it’s clear that Steph got all the best and worst parts of her parents, including their narcissistic need to win at all costs."[41] It has also been revealed that Steph hasn't seen her parents in over a decade.[41]
Jay spoke about her casting: "I am thrilled to be joining the cast of Emmerdale. The cast and crew have all been so welcoming and I’m very excited to see what lies ahead for Steph, given her intriguing backstory."[41] Emmerdale producer, Sophie Roper also commented on Day and Jay's castings: "We’re delighted to be welcoming Nicholas and Georgia to Emmerdale as part of the Miligan family. With so much yet to discover about Ruby, the arrival of her father and daughter will unlock her past and see Ruby and Caleb tested in ways we’ve never seen before. With two actors of such great calibre, they’re certainly set to make their mark on the Dales."[41]
Other characters
edit| Character | Episode date(s) | Actor | Circumstances |
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| Jules Jefferson | 16 January | Wayne Cater | A managing director of Bargain Vets, who hosts a vets function at the Hide Bar & Bistro. |
| Bill | 20 February | Philip Buck[42] | A solicitor of Amit Sharma (Anil Goutam). |
| Estate Agent | 4 March | Micheal Thomas | An estate agent who appeared with Gus Malcolm. |
| Una | 11 March | Rekha John-Cheriyan[43] | A psychoanalyst who talks to Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) about PTSD. |
| Daniel | 20 March | Ed White | A man who met with Suzy Merton and Belle King at Take A Vow in to discuss planning his wedding. After their meeting, Daniel told Suzy she was right about Belle being his perfect wedding planner and arranged dinner with Belle to finalise their agreement to work together. Daniel later emailed Suzy and Belle that he's decided to not to work with them. |
| Dee | 25, 27 March | Claire Cage[44] | A loan shark who Amit Sharma owed money to. Amit met up with Dee, who was angry that Amit still hadn't got her money. Amit tried to explain he was having a cash flow problem, but Dee wasn't interested in his excuses. Dee gave Amit two days and if she didn't hear good news, they'd meet again and she'd bring a 'friend' with her. As they were talking, Dee and Amit heard a noise nearby, as Eric Pollard, who was suspicious after Amit tried to scam money from him, had followed them, but they didn't see him. |
| Jenny | 2 May-22 August | Dianne Pilkington | A nurse who treated Evan Fletcher, who was admitted to hospital after Evan's mum Dawn Fletcher noticed a bruise on his leg, and was later diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. |
| Emily Masterson | 6 May | Marilyn Cutts | A woman who goes into the veterinary with Thomas King (James Chase). He then tells her that the dog has cancer but this is revealed to be untrue, so she leaves and says she will find another vet. |
| Parking Attendant | 20 May | Ian Gain | A parking attendant who starts bothering Billy Fletcher (Jay Kontzle) about buying a parking ticket when the machine is broken, which frustrates him as he is in a hurry to see his son Evan (Malachi McKenzie), who is in hospital going through chemotherapy. |
| June Phillips | 23 May | Tina Gray | The grandmother of a childhood friend of Ella Forster (Paula Lane), whom she visits in a care home as she has Dementia. |
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