Tracy Shankley (Amy Walsh)

[Perdita]

Former Hollyoaks Later actress Amy Walsh has landed a stint in Emmerdale.

Amy, who is the sister of Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, announced the news to followers on her Twitter page.

Amy Walsh
© Amy Walsh / John Clark
Amy Walsh

She said: "Looks like it's definitely happening. I've just signed on the dotted line of my contract for @emmerdale. Exciting times ahead! Whoop whooo!"

Details of who Walsh will be playing and her storyline have yet to be revealed, but it's thought that she will start filming at the ITV soap within the next few weeks.

Walsh previously portrayed the role of Jenifique McQueen in Hollyoaks Later's fourth series in 2011.

The storyline, which was Walsh's first TV job, saw Jenifique unveiled as a new member of the McQueen family when the feisty clan travelled to Ibiza for Mercedes's hen night.

As well as Hollyoaks, Walsh has appeared in a number of theatre shows.

[lizann]

was she not already on the show before?

[tammyy2j]

was she not already on the show before?

Sally Walsh (another sister) was on Emmerdale before as Scott's girlfriend I think

[tammyy2j]

Is she going to be Pete's ex girlfriend perhaps?

[tammyy2j]

Former Hollyoaks Later star Amy Walsh is playing Sam Dingle's new love interest in Emmerdale.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that the actress had landed a stint on the ITV soap, but full details of her role can be confirmed for the first time today (July 1).

Amy, who is the sister of Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh, has been cast in the part of Tracy Shankley - a chaotic character who divides opinion when she makes her first appearance in the village next week.

Tracy arrives in Emmerdale to catch up with Sam (James Hooton) after they came into contact via an adult chat line. He offers her a place to stay, but Lisa quickly becomes suspicious over the newcomer's motives and kicks her out.

Sam's boss Declan Macey soon takes pity on him by agreeing that he and Tracy can stay at Brook Cottage for a while, but with Robbie Lawson still squatting at the property, they find themselves with an unexpected housemate.

An Emmerdale source told Digital Spy: "With Tracy sticking around in the village, Lisa and Zak remain suspicious over her intentions and insist that she won't get a penny from Sam. Are they right to be worried?"

Amy previously played the role of Jenifique McQueen in Hollyoaks Later's fourth series in 2011. Kimberley's older sister Sally also appeared in Emmerdale as Lyn Hutchinson between 1997 and 2000.

[tammyy2j]

.

[lizann]

i want her to be gone soon poor gullible sam

robbie help him

[lizann]

i want her to be gone soon poor gullible sam

robbie help him

[Perdita]

I want her gone sooner than later ... Where are the rest of the Dingle family when Sam needs them???