Liv Flaherty (Isobel Steele)

[Perdita]

Emmerdale fans will be introduced to Aaron Livesy's teenage half-sister Liv Flahery next week.

Young actress Isobel Steele has been cast in the role of Liv, who appears on screen when Aaron tries to gather evidence against his rapist father Gordon.

When Aaron returns to the village next week, he desperately starts trying to track down his stepmother Sandra - knowing that she could be a key witness against evil Gordon.

Continuing his recent show of support, it's Aaron's on-off lover Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley) who manages to secure Sandra's address. He later insists on coming along for the visit to Sandra too.

Aaron gets nervous when they pull up outside Sandra's house, so he and Robert decide to linger in the local area while he plucks up the courage.
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Robert chases after Liv
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They're soon interrupted by a teenage troublemaker who steals Aaron's wallet, but Aaron can't believe his eyes when they later see the same girl at Sandra's house - it's his sister.

Danny Miller, who plays Aaron, revealed: "Nicking his wallet obviously isn't a great start, but you instantly see a bond forming and Liv takes an instant liking to Aaron. She's cheeky and a bit naughty. It's literally a mirror image of what Aaron was like at that age - being cheeky to her mum and lying to her as well!

"Aaron also doesn't tell Sandra that Liv nicked his wallet. He instantly loves her - she's his sister and he just wants to protect her."
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Aaron speaks to Sandra and Liv
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Once Liv is out of earshot, Aaron gets his chance to speak to Sandra about the real reason for his visit - but things go very badly when she insists that she can't stand up for him in court.

Aaron immediately starts to suspect that Sandra knew much more about the abuse than he thought, so he pins her up against the wall and demands answers.

Miller continued: "Aaron's feeling paranoid at the moment and he thinks that people are out to get him. He knows that Sandra has changed her surname and she's changed her address, plus she's very nervous and shocked to see him.

"Aaron realises that she knew and she's in denial, because she thinks that she is incriminated in this herself and she could go to prison for knowing the truth. So Aaron gets a bit aggressive. For a second he forgets where he is and he grabs hold of her. Liv sees it and it breaks her heart."
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Aaron loses his temper with Sandra
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When Sandra later speaks to the police and denies any knowledge of the abuse, a tormented Aaron fears that all hope is lost. However, the police then return and drop the bombshell that a second victim has come forward to give evidence against Gordon.

"Aaron is both gutted and relieved when he hears the news," Miller said. "He's gutted that this has happened to someone else and he didn't say something sooner, because he could have stopped this from happening. But he's also relieved that it's proof of what Gordon is really like.

"Instantly Aaron thinks that the other victim is Liv, but the police can't give away that information. But in the end they can see just how frustrated Aaron is and how scared he is for his sister, so they confirm that it's a male victim."


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[Telly Watcher]

Isobel Steele's management company yesterday tweeted "Tonight 7 pm - Isobel Steele debuts as Liv Flahery, a new regular character in ITV1's Emmerdale - double episode. bumper!!"
https://twitter.com/Take2management/status/702868050274549760

There are no spoilers yet for just how Liv comes to moves into Emmerdale to live near Aaron but recent storylines for some of the other characters have had a trend for random starts before settling down.

I suspect that Jacob (12yo) and Liv (14yo) are going to be an item, also Gabby (14yo) and Lachlan (15yo) pair up too whilst living at Home Farm. I suppose this is the start of the new IM era with four troublesome teenagers and expect there will be a number of linked storylines in a while.

I suspect that Liv may come with a dog, as for some reason I have an idea in mind about this being like The Famous Five with lots of adventures to come for them all, but time will tell on this?

[lizann]

could paddy and rhona foster her if her parents go prison

[lansineva]

The surname seems to be Flaherty, not Flahery as in the first spoilers.

[Telly Watcher]

Every Emmerdale spoiler and published article about Emmerdale right now lists Liv as "Liv Flahery". There does not seem to be any mistake about the spelling of Liv's surname in any respected news or forum source.

This soapboards.co.uk forum board is usually quite accurate on details about Emmerdale (although perfection can never be guaranteed every time, of course, and soapboards forum readers should make sure to separate posted spoilers here from posted opinions and speculations).

There is an Irish (Dublin) pub connection for "O'Flaherty's", and another for a derivative name "Flahery's pub" in Barcelona.

A recent Iain McLeod interview with Duncan Lindsay for Metro.co.uk said that Iain McLeod himself said that there might be a new Emmerdale character who is a ‘gin-fuelled whirlwind’. Maybe (my guess for right now...?) is that she is an Irish Dingle who Aaron has stayed with(?) and who then moves into Emmerdale and buys into the pub? There is some idea around that this person might even be Cain and Chas's biological mum!

So maybe this new ‘gin-fuelled whirlwind’ character is an older relative of Liv and is the random reason for how Liv comes to live in Emmerdale village near Aaron and for Liv to be a member of what I think is going to one day be one of Emmerdale's "Famous Five"?

Source:
By Duncan Lindsay, Metro.co.uk
"Emmerdale spoiler preview: New producer teases dramatic new storylines including returns, new faces and a wedding twist"
Friday 5 Feb 2016
http://metro.co.uk/2016/02/05/emmerdale-spoiler-preview-new-producer-teases-dramatic-new-storylines-including-returns-new-faces-and-a-wedding-twist-5664696/

[Telly Watcher]

I'd like to add that Radio Times, for week 20-26 February 2016, has published the Emmerdale cast list as to include "Liv Flaherty" and "Sandra Flaherty".

I also just checked the on-screen credits for ITV's Thursday Emmerdale 2nd episode and the spellings there are "Flaherty" too!

So is it Flaherty or Flahery? Time will tell! How odd for this spello to persist for so long!

[lizann]

flaherty is an irish name correct spelling

[Telly Watcher]

Back in the village, Liv gets to work by giving Rob a grilling, and when that doesn't seem to get her anywhere, she hides behind a door and records a conversation between Aaron and his ex, hoping Robert will let slip about Ryan.

Later, Liv ends up feeling guilty when she overhears Aaron telling Chas that they can trust her.

Having second thoughts, Liv goes to Gordon and announces their arrangement is off. Angered by his daughter's disloyalty, Gordon's dark side reappears and he snaps. Has foolish Liv landed herself in serious danger?

Following her argument with Gordon, tearful Liv returns to the pub, but she drops herself in it with Aaron when she mentions Ryan's name. Realising Liv's been spying on him, Aaron's in bits... But his anger turns to worry when Liv does a runner back to Gordon, and Aaron races to rescue her from his clutches. What will happen when Aaron comes face to face with his evil father again?

Meanwhile, Rob's stressed out when he discovers Liv has a recording of him admitting the truth behind Ryan and is determined to get to the police before the sneaky schoolgirl says anything.

Unfortunately, it's too late - and as DS Wise arrives, Mr Sugden is terrified his illegal deal will ruin things for Aaron. Could the case against Gordon collapse before the trial has even started?

all about soap. fortnight ending 8 April 2016

Emmerdale airs these scenes on Friday 1 April 2016.

TW:
I suspect that Liv hasn't given the tape recording to the police...but time will tell on this.

The spelling for Liv's character is now Olivia Flaherty in recent publications and ITV Emmerdale episode credits.

[Perdita]

It's official - Aaron Livesy's half-sister Liv Flaherty is sticking around in Emmerdale.

Aaron (Danny Miller) made the life-changing decision to take on the responsibility of Liv full-time in Tuesday night's episode, stepping in when it seemed that the troublesome teenager would have to move to Dublin.

It was Aaron's indecisive stepmum Sandra who sparked the big change when she suddenly decided that she wanted to live in Dublin permanently.

Sandra was looking for a permanent escape following the bad memories associated with Gordon's sex abuse trial, but Liv (Isobel Steele) was far less keen to go.

As it became increasingly clear that Liv would be much happier living at The Woolpack, Aaron offered to become her full-time guardian.

Admitting it wouldn't be easy, Aaron told his loved ones: "I'm not saying I'm not going to make mistakes - because I will, I know I will. Loads of 'em. I promise I will never, ever let her down."

When Sandra reluctantly gave her blessing, it was agreed that Liv would be staying in the village. But the one person who won't be happy about it is Aaron's boyfriend Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley).

Emmerdale's producer Iain MacLeod said recently: "Liv will challenge their relationship because she and Robert won't get on and will be competing for Aaron's affections."


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[tammyy2j]

I like her

[Perdita]

Emmerdale spoilers: Liv Flaherty seeks revenge after Aaron Dingle is jailed
As Aaron Dingle feared, poor Liv Flaherty is destined to be left distraught when her older brother is jailed for a year in Emmerdale. And, when she hears Doug Potts gossiping and slating her family, she prepares to take revenge.
Liv, Robert and Chas are left heartbroken when Aaron is locked up to commence his sentence for his attack on Kasim and Doug’s words massively touch a nerve with Liv, who recruits Gabby to get her own back on him.
After targeting Doug, Liv realises how much she needs Gabby’s friendship right now so she can’t help but be relieved when Jacob Gallagher ends his relationship with Gabby, meaning Liv can have her mate back.
But what has caused Jacob to dump Gabby – and what new worries does he now have on his mind?
And, elsewhere, can Liv manage to stay strong without Aaron?

[lizann]

alone celebrating her birthday poor liv

[tammyy2j]

Does Liv's mother ever contact her, how long was she going away for?

[Perdita]

Does Liv's mother ever contact her, how long was she going away for? Did she not move to Ireland permanently?

[Perdita]

Naughty Liv will also be taking a break from the Dales as Chas makes her exit, with young actress Isobel Steele poised to sit her GCSEs this year.

I wish her well and hope she does very well :)

[lizann]

is she gay, bisexual or asexual?

was thinking she likes gabby

[Kim]

Thinking asexual, as that would be original.

Her brother is gay, so she shouldn't see being gay as a problem (unless she's worried it will rake Gordon up again, since he's the common denominator.)

[helena1414]

Sex change methinks. Maybe Liv feels that she's really a boy?

[tammyy2j]

Emmerdale has been praised by fans over the latest development in Liv Flaherty's asexuality storyline.

In Wednesday's episode (February 14) of the ITV soap, Liv (Isobel Steele) was seen coming out as asexual – having a lack of sexual attraction to others or sexual desires – to Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) in the pavilion.

Gabby replied that she thinks Liv might be fussy, leading Liv to kiss her friend before she ran off.

Fans on social media have been extremely positive about the scenes and the ace representation (especially as asexuality is a topic which is incredibly rarely covered on TV), as a confused Liv tries to understand her asexuality.

One Twitter user commented: "Liv's storyline in #Emmerdale has already got me feeling emotional.

"Asexuality is such an important subject to tackle. I remember in my teens and early twenties, wondering why I was the only person who didn't feel sexual attraction to anyone.

"Trying the opposite sex, trying the same sex. Wondering why I always found it way too easy to become emotionally attracted and attached to people, but never wanted anything physical. Feeling for so many years that I must just be broken.

"So glad a UK soap, and one of my favourite shows, is finally giving some ace representation."

[heydrich39]

Don't know why everyone is going on about how great this story is, did they actually watch it?feel sorry for both of them, it looked awkward, and was totally unnecessary, just another case of p.c going to far

[Perdita]

Don't know why everyone is going on about how great this story is, did they actually watch it?feel sorry for both of them, it looked awkward, and was totally unnecessary, just another case of p.c going to far

That is how I viewed it too ... I know gender identification and all that goes with it is very much being discussed right now, quite rightly so, and therefore soaps are eager to include these topics but Liv and Gabby did not work for me ... but I am glad it had a positive reception rather than complaints to OFCOM because it was shown before the watershed ...sigh

[heydrich39]

Exactly if your going to do a story about it, at least choose a character where it fits and makes sense, liv???? Female Aaron dull

[Perdita]

Exactly if your going to do a story about it, at least choose a character where it fits and makes sense, liv???? Female Aaron dull

They (producers/storywriters) have hinted at this for a while...

[tammyy2j]

That is how I viewed it too ... I know gender identification and all that goes with it is very much being discussed right now, quite rightly so, and therefore soaps are eager to include these topics but Liv and Gabby did not work for me ... but I am glad it had a positive reception rather than complaints to OFCOM because it was shown before the watershed ...sigh

There is so much terms now, I only know gay, straight/hetero or bi :o

[heydrich39]

Another story for her, totally biased, if she wasn't related to Aaron she wouldn't get all this air time, how about giving noah a decent storyline for a change instead of just thinking about awards. McLeod

[tammyy2j]

http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/news/a851256/emmerdale-spoilers-horror-prank-storyline-gabby-liv/

An upcoming storyline will see Liv (Isobel Steele) getting into trouble after a prank involving Gabby (Rosie Bentham) does not go as planned, instead going out of control.

Aaron Dingle's sister ends up drinking in an attempt to deal with the fallout that follows.

"Isobel Steele, who plays Liv, is super-talented and a rare find, and we will be exploring the limits of her acting talents to the extreme," showrunner Ian MacLeod told TV Times.

"Her storyline is going to be quite big and dark in places, but I have no doubt that she will smash it."

Liv and Gabby fell out last month after Gabby tattooed the word "skank" on Liv's back as revenge. Gabby mistakenly thought Liv and Jacob Gallagher had hooked up.

Liv has been seen recently attempting to understand her asexuality in a storyline which has received high praise for its representation and shining a light on a topic which is very rarely covered on TV.

Last week, she opened up to Aaron about what she's going through.

"It's okay to be unsure," her brother said in a heartfelt response. "You don't have to rush to label yourself.

"I'm not saying it's going to be easy, but you'll get there, whatever that is, with whoever. But you're my little sister. So from now on, whatever you go through, I go through. It's you and me."

[heydrich39]

Only gets the stories because her character is related to Aaron, not because of her acting skills.mcleod loves awards

[lizann]

is it liv who poisons lisa?

[heydrich39]

Yes it is

[tammyy2j]

Is her mother Sandra ever mentioned, she could visit from Ireland?

I do not understand why Liv becomes friends again with Gabby and now nearly kills Lisa

[Perdita]

Emmerdale is soon going to return to a well-received storyline (and rarely-touched-upon topic), exploring Liv Flaherty's asexuality.

Actress Isobel Steele spilled the beans on the upcoming plot at this week's Inside Soap Awards.

"We're diving into Liv's asexuality again," she told The Mirror.

"It's interesting because that was brought up maybe six months ago and people were worried it wasn't going to be brought up again.

"She's having to reiterate how she feels towards relationships and sex and explain it all again to people she thought understood."

Steele added that Liv might have a romantic interest, but it won't be a sexual one, saying: "She fancies someone and she wants to spend time with this person but she has to explain that she's not sexually interested in them.

"Which can be interesting because, for some boys that's all it's about!"

Steele also added that Aaron Dingle will be there for Liv, after he came to terms with his own sexuality, explaining that "anything that is going on is acknowledged and understood, no matter how weird it seems".

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[lizann]

is liv still asexual or "dating" vinny?

[lizann]

liv did not kill paul

[lizann]

liv is attacked in prison and vinny proposes

[johntrevor]

While it has yet to be confirmed that Liv will be released, the Metro have pictures seemingly showing Liv and Vinny celebrating in a very special way.

They can be seen hugging outside a registry office having apparently tied the knot.
The publication reports that Liv is pictured wearing a white wedding dress.

[lizann]

she is leaving, a fatal casualty of the storm

[Perdita]

Wonder if she is going to leave with Aaron....

[johntrevor]

No she is being killed off. The actress is a good friend of Danny Miller, and persuaded him to come back as Aaron for her death scenes. She is leaving to concentrate on her singing.

[Perdita]

Shame they are killing her off :(

[johntrevor]

Shame they are killing her off :(

Yes I liked her.