Emmerdale reveals new Home Farm dynasty - The Maceys

[tammyy2j]

Emmerdale bosses have confirmed that show newcomer Ella Macey is to embark on an affair with a toyboy in a forthcoming storyline.

Ella - played by former Doctors actress Corrinne Wicks - is currently settled at Home Farm with on-off partner Declan (Jason Merrells), daughter Mia and former father-in-law Dermot.

However, a post on the ITV soap's official website has announced that Ella is about to stir things up by having a "steamy" relationship with a man "young enough to be her son".

The site has not named the man in question but further details are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Ella, Mia and Dermot were introduced to Emmerdale late last year.

I think it is Adam

[Chloe O'brien]

Yeah I'm going with Adam. Ryan is leaving this year. It would be more contraversal if it's Adam Ella has an affair with.

[Perdita]

That would make it interesting, the mother stealing her daughter's boyfriend

[alan45]

Yeah I'm going with Adam. Ryan is leaving this year. It would be more contraversal if it's Adam Ella has an affair with.

That would make it interesting, the mother stealing her daughter's boyfriend

Sounds like an episode of Jeremy Kyle

[Bleach]

Im already looking forward to the Emmerdale special with Jereney sat on the steps with the results of the DNA/Lie Tester in his hand... bring it on

[lizann]

That would make it interesting, the mother stealing her daughter's boyfriend

Is Adam with Mia?

I thought she might go for one of the Sharma brothers

[Perdita]

Corrinne Wicks has revealed that she is enjoying exploring her Emmerdale character's "naughty" side in her latest storyline.

The actress's alter ego Ella Hart has been tipped to cause chaos in the village in the coming months as she embarks on an affair with a toyboy.

Speaking to All About Soap about the upcoming plot, Wicks explained: "I love playing Ella and I like this naughty side to her. I also hope we start to see her vulnerable side as well, because she does have her reasons for behaving this way.

"Kim Tate was such a great Emmerdale vixen - it would be great to be like her!"

Ella's toyboy storyline is expected to begin in the next few weeks when she starts flirting with Adam Barton, who is dating her daughter Mia and has been hired by her partner Declan as a new Home Farm employee.

"I don't think it's as cold and calculating as Ella starting to seduce Adam and she hasn't planned it as such," Wicks said. "She just falls into it. She's been drinking too much and is rattling around alone in that big house. She's bored and Adam's a young, handsome lad."

She added: "Ella sees a lot of the young Declan in Adam. Ella is attracted to Adam and the idea of a toyboy appeals to her, but then again, I think it would appeal to most people! I don't think she's going to fall head over heels - she just sees him as a pleasant distraction."

Wicks joined the cast of Emmerdale last autumn.

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[tammyy2j]

Emmerdale star Corrinne Wicks has praised her character Ella Hart's new toyboy storyline.

Ella is to embark on an affair with Adam Barton in an upcoming plot, pursuing her daughter's boyfriend because she feels ignored by partner Declan Macey.

Speaking to Take It Easy about Ella's forthcoming infidelity, Wicks explained: "She's not doing it for love or even for the sex - she's doing it for the attention. Even though Declan isn't ignoring her intentionally, he thinks now she's back he doesn't have to woo her anymore. But Ella still wants the romance and excitement, so she falls into this thing."

Asked whether she was shocked when she heard about the plot twist, the actress replied: "Not especially, as when I got the part they tipped me off there was going to be something along the lines of a relationship with a younger man. It's a lovely storyline to be given and hopefully we'll get to see another side to Ella's character."

Wicks added that she is still learning new things about her character and believes viewers will do likewise as the new storyline progresses.

Discussing how she has settled into the role of Ella, she said: "I'm still finding her really, and this is the first big challenge that she's had, so I think we'll learn a lot more about her through this. Generally I'm feeling much more comfortable with playing Ella now, and I certainly don't feel like the new girl anymore."

[lizann]

Emmerdale star Frank Kelly has announced that he is leaving the soap to focus on career opportunities closer to home.

The Irish actor landed the role of Dermot Macey on the show last autumn and he has appeared on screen since December.

However, speaking to Emmerdale's official website, Kelly confirmed that he will soon be bowing out from the programme.

He commented: "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Emmerdale and working within such a supportive and happy team, but travelling to Leeds each week from my home in Ireland has meant that work opportunities closer to home have proven too appealing to turn down."

Emmerdale's series producer Stuart Blackburn added: "Frank has been an asset to the cast and we wish him all the best for the future."

During his time in the village, Dermot frequently caused mischief by happily spending his son Declan (Jason Merrells)'s money at the pub. He also took a shine to show regular Pearl Ladderbanks (Meg Johnson).

Kirsty-Leigh Porter (Roz Fielding) and Suzanne Shaw (Eve Jenson) will also be seen leaving the show in the coming months.

[Chloe O'brien]

I was expecting his character to have a lot more to do with Declan but instead he's in the woolpack with Alan and Pearl.