Emmerdale reveals new Home Farm dynasty - The Maceys

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I agree Jason is hot, but if he's going to be hanging around like a spare part then he'll probably go so the writers need to give him some decent stories.

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Natalie J. Robb has teased that Emmerdale fans can expect lots of "twists and turns" in Adam Barton and Ella Hart's affair storyline.

Robb's on-screen son Adam (Adam Thomas) has embarked on an affair with Declan Macey's wife, played by Corrinne Wicks, despite dating their daughter Mia (Sapphire Elia)

Thomas previously said that the situation gets "messy" when Adam and Ella are caught together by Moira.

"Ella is Moira's own age... that would be a shock for any mum," Robb told Soaplife. "It's a mother's job to deal with what gets thrown at her.

"She never particularly liked Ella. Moira's had to struggle and she thinks Declan and his family never have. Also, Ella's betraying her own daughter and Moira can't see how any mum could do that."

However, she admitted that Moira doesn't tell her husband John (James Thornton) the truth in case it jeopardises his attempts to buy the farm from Declan.

"She doesn't tell him to protect him and to protect Adam. But she warns Adam if he doesn't sort it out then she will," she explained. "In the meantime Moira lets Ella know that she knows what's going on and what she'll do if it doesn't end. You can see that while you can take the girl out of Glasgow you can't take Glasgow out of the girl!"

On what's to come, she added: "Lots of it with lots of twists and turns. The audience love it when they know something some of the characters don't. It's going to get very exciting - especially when it all comes out."

Both Wicks and Elia will depart the ITV1 soap as the plot reaches its climax later this year

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Emmerdale star Sapphire Elia has revealed that she is eager to film the climax to her current love triangle storyline.

The actress's character Mia Macey is currently blissfully unaware that her boyfriend Adam Barton (Adam Thomas) and her mother Ella Hart (Corrinne Wicks) have betrayed her by embarking on an affair.

Mia and Ella are both due to leave the village later this year, meaning that the truth is likely to come out in the months ahead.

"It's going to be really dramatic and hopefully I'm going to get some big scenes to act out," Elia told Inside Soap. "I think we'll see a new side to Mia, but I don't think she's going to be out for revenge.

"She'll just want to get the hell away from everyone. And her mum's betrayal will definitely hurt more. A boy she can get over - but what her mum's done to her? It's life damaging."

Although Mia begins to suspect that Ella is having an affair in next week's episodes, she remains clueless over the full story.

Elia added: "Everything seems pretty perfect for Mia at the moment - she's in love with Adam and thinks they have a future. If she knew the truth, it would destroy her."

Emmerdale continues tonight at 7pm and 8pm on ITV1.

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Corrinne Wicks and Sapphire Elia have discussed their upcoming departures from Emmerdale, with Wicks revealing that she will be "sad" to leave the soap.

The pair have recently been part of a love-triangle storyline in which Ella Hart (Wicks) has been having an affair with Adam Barton (Adam Thomas), unbeknownst to her daughter Mia Macey (Elia), who is dating the young farmer.

Elia is to exit the soap by October, with Wicks also leaving at the end of her contract, when the storyline will likely come to a climax.

Speaking to OK, Elia said that she is "excited" about life after her run in the soap ends, and hopes to try her hand at theatre work.

"I'm really open-minded. I've learnt so much on Emmerdale in just a year, but I'm quite excited about what might be out there," she said. "I wouldn't not do a soap, but I'd like to do as much of the things that I haven't done as possible - and do some more singing.

"A West End show would be lovely - I haven't done that since I was 10, when I was in Les Misérables."

Wicks added: "I've had a brilliant time. I love the show, I love the people, and I love Leeds, so I'll be sad to go. But it's not all about playing one character all the time, so hopefully there will be other opportunities. On the other hand, I do love the security of a regular job."

On what they will miss most from working on the soap, Elia said: "Corrinne. She's my closest friend on the show. We look after each other, actually. It helps that we joined at the same time, and now we're leaving at the same time. We go out all the time. She lives about five minutes away from me."

Wicks responded: "There's so much I'll miss, but probably mostly having something to do with my day - and the money! Sapphire's one of the best things to come out of the job, actually."

Speaking about the current storyline, Wicks joked: "Adam was obviously coming onto her! It's all in the eyes; it's only something a woman could see!

"She was lonely and there was this very attractive young man who was showing her some attention. I suspect people will say that she came onto him, but it's not that clear cut."

Elia added: "She has no clue about the affair. She's totally in love with Adam. She's been suspecting that her mum's having an affair, but not with Adam. When Adam dumps her, she's devastated - but she still doesn't know the full truth.

"The mum thing is obviously a bigger issue, so I think she'll be devastated and shocked beyond belief. It'll ruin her life."

Corrinne Wicks recently said that she "loves" her character's "naughty side"

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Hollyoaks star Sikander Malik has explained his decision to leave the soap, admitting that he feels that he has "more to give" as an actor.

Malik announced his departure from the Channel 4 show yesterday after fans noticed that he does not feature in the new Hollyoaks opening titles, which have been released online.

Discussing his exit on Twitter this morning, he commented: "As an actor, one always likes to be challenged, given the opportunity to explore your character, and be involved in something 'progressive'.

"Although I have had some completely awesome times working on our show, working with some extremely talented people and have had the good fortune to be paired with some of the finest directors in British television, I truly feel I have so much more to give as an actor, as a person."

Malik said that he agreed with Twitter followers who felt that Jamil should have played a more prominent role in storylines.

"Although I am a very patient and humble person by nature, at times it was very frustrating to hear the cries of the fans and agree totally with them, but for the sake of staying 'silent' for others, knowing that no matter how much I agree with you guys, it's ultimately out of my hands," he explained.

"At the end of the day, I have been a very fortunate person to be part of our tremendous show, a show that I am very proud of, but believe me when I tell you this, I don't like to be treated as a third wheel. That's not who I am, and that's not what I signed up for.

"So therefore I graciously, gratefully and gainfully bow out, taking with me all the many fond memories I have, but also a recollection of all the difficulties I have faced, which I believe have made me a stronger person.

"There have been a lot of changes at Hollyoaks, some have been very difficult, some have required a great deal of patience, but as a professional, one puts on a smile and says, 'The show must go on!' But don't worry! Having said that, there's still plenty of action to come from our man Jamil, so stay tuned to good old Hollyoaks!"

Malik joined the cast of Hollyoaks last summer, initially appearing in online spinoff Freshers before later moving over to the main show. His final scenes will air in the autumn.

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Hollyoaks star Sikander Malik has explained his decision to leave the soap, admitting that he feels that he has "more to give" as an actor.

Malik announced his departure from the Channel 4 show yesterday after fans noticed that he does not feature in the new Hollyoaks opening titles, which have been released online.

Discussing his exit on Twitter this morning, he commented: "As an actor, one always likes to be challenged, given the opportunity to explore your character, and be involved in something 'progressive'.

"Although I have had some completely awesome times working on our show, working with some extremely talented people and have had the good fortune to be paired with some of the finest directors in British television, I truly feel I have so much more to give as an actor, as a person."

Malik said that he agreed with Twitter followers who felt that Jamil should have played a more prominent role in storylines.

"Although I am a very patient and humble person by nature, at times it was very frustrating to hear the cries of the fans and agree totally with them, but for the sake of staying 'silent' for others, knowing that no matter how much I agree with you guys, it's ultimately out of my hands," he explained.

"At the end of the day, I have been a very fortunate person to be part of our tremendous show, a show that I am very proud of, but believe me when I tell you this, I don't like to be treated as a third wheel. That's not who I am, and that's not what I signed up for.

"So therefore I graciously, gratefully and gainfully bow out, taking with me all the many fond memories I have, but also a recollection of all the difficulties I have faced, which I believe have made me a stronger person.

"There have been a lot of changes at Hollyoaks, some have been very difficult, some have required a great deal of patience, but as a professional, one puts on a smile and says, 'The show must go on!' But don't worry! Having said that, there's still plenty of action to come from our man Jamil, so stay tuned to good old Hollyoaks!"

Malik joined the cast of Hollyoaks last summer, initially appearing in online spinoff Freshers before later moving over to the main show. His final scenes will air in the autumn.

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Emmerdale star Corrinne Wicks has insisted that she is pleased to be making a dramatic departure from the soap.

The actress's cheating character Ella Hart will bow out on screen later this year, when her current cougar storyline is expected to reach its climax.

Viewers recently saw Ella embark on an affair with young farmhand Adam Barton, even though her daughter Mia was in a relationship with him.

Ella's on-off partner Declan discovers her infidelity next week and the storyline is expected to hot up over the remainder of her time with the show.

"My character burns her bridges and makes life impossible for herself, so that's why I'm going," Wicks told the Daily Record. "I'd have happily stayed a bit longer but it's better to have a great storyline than Ella sitting in the corner of The Woolpack giving people evil looks.

"But the producers have said there is every chance I could come back. It's nice to know the door is open."

Wicks also joked that she would like Ella to make a surprise appearance on another soap once she departs the Dales.

She said: "Michelle Collins has gone from EastEnders to Corrie, so why not start letting characters swap? It would be fun!"

Wicks's screen family members Frank Kelly (Dermot) and Sapphire Elia (Mia) are also leaving Emmerdale.

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Emmerdale star Jason Merrells has revealed how his character Declan Macey reacts when he discovers that he is not Mia's biological father in climactic scenes on the soap.

Next week's episodes of the ITV1 drama see Declan's on-off partner Ella Hart drop the bombshell, revealing that Jai Sharma is Mia's real dad before leaving the village.

The revelation proves to be Ella's final spiteful act as actress Corrinne Wicks bows out from the programme. The dramatic scenes also build up to Mia's (Sapphire Elia) departure at the end of the month.

Discussing the twist, Merrells told Soaplife: "Declan's sent reeling. He had never questioned Mia's paternity but once he's told, something in the back of his mind goes, 'Click - yes, there always has been something not quite right'.

"It totally changes the way Declan feels about Mia. In theory, he'd like to think, 'It doesn't matter - I brought you up and I'm still your dad'. But he can't. He keeps seeing Jai in her face."

Subsequent scenes see a scheming Declan take Jai (Chris Bisson) out on a clay pigeon shooting expedition. Armed with a shotgun, Declan then begins quizzing the factory owner over his history with Ella.

Teasing the tense scenes, Merrells added: "He's gutted about losing his daughter. It affects him very deeply and he becomes a bit manic. Declan's not cold-blooded but he is fuelled by a cold rage."

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Emmerdale star Chris Bisson has predicted that his character Jai Sharma could face the wrath of Declan Macey in the coming months.

Declan, played by Jason Merrells, is provided with reason to hold a grudge against Jai in next week's episodes when he discovers that the factory boss is Mia's biological father.

After Declan struggles to accept the news, scenes airing later this month will see him invite Jai out on a clay pigeon shooting expedition before threatening him with a shotgun.

However, in an interview with Soaplife, Bisson revealed that Declan ultimately decides to adopt a slower-burn revenge plan.

"There are 20 years of betrayal and Declan's in a very emotional state," Bisson told the magazine. "He loads the gun and points it at Jai, and Jai asks if he's going to blow his head off.

"Declan replies, 'No - that's way too easy. There is more to come and you'll be the first to know about it'."

He continued: "Declan and Jai will have to find some kind of uneasy truce for the time being as people in the village are starting to notice things.

"There are some big storylines coming up and it will appear like they're back on track. But I can't see Declan ever really forgiving Jai. He'll definitely get his revenge."

Declan's family members Mia (Sapphire Elia), Ella (Corrinne Wicks) and Dermot (Frank Kelly) are all due to bow out from Emmerdale later this month.

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WHEN sexy cougar Ella bedded hunky toyboy Adam she set Emmerdale viewers’ pulses racing.

The steamy affair between a mum and her daughter’s boyfriend was one of the hottest ever in the rural soap.

And although Corrinne Wicks, who plays Ella Hart, was initially reluctant about the hot storyline she need not have worried.

Men and women told elegant Corrinne, 43, they loved it.

This week viewers will see Ella, who has been kicked out by hubby Declan (Jason Merrells), make a dramatic exit from the show.

She says: “My character burns her bridges and makes life *impossible for herself. I’d have happily stayed longer but it’s *better to have a great storyline than Ella just sitting in a corner of The Woolpack giving evil looks.

“The producers have said there is every chance I could come back. It’s nice to know the door is open. So you never know.”

But Corrinne is staying tight- lipped about whether screen daughter Mia (Sapphire Elia) discovers Ella’s treachery.

“Maybe she will, maybe she won’t,” teases Corrinne.

In fact, Sapphire and Corrinne have been good friends on the show. Corrinne says: “We often went out to eat and shopping together. She’s got a very old head on young shoulders. I felt the roles were reversed and she was mother and I was the daughter.”

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Corrinne, who was Dr Helen Thompson in the BBC’s Doctors for five years, has only spent 10 months on Emmerdale and has certainly left her mark.

But she did have qualms about Ella seducing Adam Barton, played by Adam Thomas, 24, the younger brother of Ryan, Corrie’s thickie brickie Jason Grimshaw.


Caught: Pair's affair revealed

She says: “Because I’m a few years older than Adam, you do worry some people might think it’s a bit sad or tasteless or strange. But in reality it does happen.

“If it’s the other way round with older men and younger girls, people don’t bat an eyelid. So it’s nice to show the other side.

“And the reaction on the street has been positive. Men say it’s a dream of young guys and ladies are very supportive and give me a slap on the back.

“I think Ella having an affair with a younger man gives everybody hope.”

“And who wouldn’t fall for Adam Barton, he’s gorgeous,” adds the down-to-earth star.

“Adam Thomas who plays him is just lovely. We had a lot of fun. I didn’t mind the sex scenes so much between us.

“I’ve done quite a lot of on screen snogging in my time. I think Adam was a bit nervous but, to be honest, there so many crew around and everything, it’s just like another day, except you’re in bed.”

Chic Corrinne’s own life is also unusual. She is very happily married to actor Tom Butcher, 48, who she met on Doctors, but they don’t actually live together. The actress mainly lives in a two bedroom Victorian terraced house in the Midlands, while Tom has his flat in London.

“While filming Emmerdale, I actually had three homes as I also had my flat in Leeds.

“The fact is, my house is the first house I bought. I got it in 2001 and it’s a real home and I am very *attached to it. But the truth is I just couldn’t live with Tom full time.

“I am obsessively tidy. I drive Tom mad because he is a complete and utter mess. He’d hate me for saying this but his place is like a student flat.

“He’s very good at DIY but as soon as something is more or less livable with, he moves on to the next project so nothing is properly *finished. His idea of washing up is to rinse it under cold water.”

So the couple spend time apart and meet up at weekends at either Corrinne’s house or Tom’s flat. “It kind of works,” she says.



Devoted: Corrinne with Tom and as Dr Thompson

“When I’m in London with Tom I’m like a different person. It takes me a couple of days to get into it. I can live like that for a short while but then I need to get away to a sort of sanity. A messy house makes my head hurt.”

One thing Tom does do is cook: “Oh yes, he feeds me up when I am with him. Left to my own devices, I can’t be bothered. I open a tin or have anything you can add boiling water to.”

Tom is happy with the arrangement as Corrinne says they are both independently minded.

“We decided when we married we both had to have our space. It’s just how we are. Although my *being up in Leeds has meant we’ve spent far less time together than normally. So, ironically, we’ve wanted to get together more.

“It would be nice if our homes were slightly closer together, but it works for us. I can recommend it. We make sure we don’t go longer than two weeks without meeting up. Because we make an effort to see each other, it means more – we don’t take each other for granted or get bored.

Corrinne adds: “It’s not that we don’t like being together, we do. We’ve done theatre tours where we’ve lived, worked, eaten together all day every day.

“And we have a camper van and love going on holidays together in that. It’s just we like our own space as well.”

Corrinne has two sets of *everything so she has stuff at Tom’s flat and her own home.

The couple do have matching sofas though: “We both have the same sofa so if we ever did live together fully we could have his and her settees.”

The couple married in 2005 but actually couldn’t stand each other when they first met.

Corrinne recalls her first reaction: “Awful! He came to audition for Doctors to play my character’s love interest.

“I just thought he was awful and when they asked me which actor I wanted in the role I said anyone but him.

“But actually they must have seen something between us *because they cast him. I didn’t like him at all and couldn’t see how we would ever get on, let alone fall in love.”

But their icy relationship thawed and they became good friends and then a couple.

“He’s really funny and very talented and I always find talent attractive. He’s not bad looking either which helps.”

Corrinne, who grew up in Cheltenham where her parents still live, worked in casting on hit shows such as Prime Suspect but always wanted to act.

“I just didn’t know how to go about it and was embarrassed to tell anyone,” she reveals.

“Then one day I thought I’d apply for drama school but kept it secret because I thought I wouldn’t get in. I did though and the rest as they say is history.” Coming to acting later in life has made all her jobs all the more precious: “You appreciate it more. I remember for example when I heard I’d got Emmerdale. I was camping with parents and Tom and it was my wedding anniversary. I got the call and I was thrilled. We all went for a meal and it was on me.”

She has no immediate plans now she’s left Emmerdale although she hopes to work on a project with Tom. Ask her what she would like to do next?