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On Tuesday 31 December 2024, BBC Two broadcasts Celebrity Mastermind!

Season 23 Episode 7 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Celebrity Mastermind” promises to be an exciting one as four well-known personalities take their turn in the spotlight. Presenter and comedian Eddie Kadi leads the charge, bringing his charm and wit to the quiz. He will be answering questions about the legendary football manager Sir Alex Ferguson, a topic sure to spark interesting discussions.

Joining Eddie are drag performer Kate Butch, who will be tested on her knowledge of the beloved “Shrek” films. Fans of the animated series can expect some fun trivia that dives into the enchanting world of ogres and fairy tales.

Actress Sammy Winward is also in the mix, ready to tackle questions about the historical figure Anne Boleyn. Viewers can look forward to some intriguing insights into this fascinating character from British history.

Lastly, comedian Olga Koch will be quizzed...

Sammy Winward has been cast in the second series of Prey.

The former Emmerdale actress will be playing Emma, the heavily pregnant daughter of a prison officer in ITV's three-part drama series.

She joins the previously announced cast of Philip Glenister and Rosie Cavaliero in the ITV drama.

Glenister will play the role of Prison Officer David Murdoch whose life becomes threatened during a hospital visit for a female prisoner.

Cavaliero reprise her role as DS Susan Reinhardt from the first series as she tries to unravel why Murdoch is behaving out of character.

Also joining the cast is Ripper Street's Myanna Buring, Misfits star Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and Game of Thones' Ralph Ineson.

Prey is currently filming and will air on ITV later this year.

Sammy Winward almost ruined her 'Emmerdale' death scene because she was crying so much. The 29-year-old beauty saw her character Katie Sugden killed off last week and she admits she was unable to stay still during her final scene with on-screen husband Andy Sugden (Kelvin Fletcher) because she couldn't hold back her emotions. She said: ''Filming Katie's death with Kelvin broke my heart. ''I was supposed to be dead but we both cried. Kelvin's crying is infectious, and I was lying there thinking, 'This is the saddest thing I've ever heard.' ''After we finished filming the producers came on set, and I tried to...

Katie Sugden fell to her death in a shock twist on 'Emmerdale' last night (05.02.15). The blonde beauty, played by actress Sammy Winward, was seen falling through the floor of a barn on Wylie's Farm and plummeting to her death after being pushed by Robert Sugden (Ryan Hawley). Katie had confronted Robert after his lover Aaron Livesy (Danny Miller) messaged her to let her know they'd been meeting up at the farm, where she finally got photographic evidence of him cheating on his fiancee Chrissie White (Louise Marwood). Aaron had informed Katie about the location of his and Robert's rendezvous in a bid...

Sammy Winward will ''never'' appear in a reality show. The 'Emmerdale' actress - who is set to exit the ITV soap in the new year - insists she has no interest in remaining in the limelight by taking part in reality TV such as 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' or 'Celebrity Big Brother'. She said: ''I would never do a reality show. The thought of doing them is terrifying. Too much stress and worrying about what people would say if I did something wrong. ''I've been approached to do a few shows but always turned them down.'' The 29-year-old star...

Sammy Winward will ''never'' appear in a reality show. The 'Emmerdale' actress - who is set to exit the ITV soap in the new year - insists she has no interest in remaining in the limelight by taking part in reality TV such as 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' or 'Celebrity Big Brother'. She said: ''I would never do a reality show. The thought of doing them is terrifying. Too much stress and worrying about what people would say if I did something wrong. ''I've been approached to do a few shows but always turned them down.'' The 29-year-old star...

Wondering what you're going to do when X Factor and Strictly end? Fear not friends, because yet another series of Celebrity Big Brother is just around the corner. It is expected to return on January 5 on Channel 5 and this year it will have a "twisted fairytale" theme.

Emma Willis and Rylan Clark will be back in January with another batch of famous (and not so famous) faces, willing to humiliate themselves for our amusement.

Here are 15 early rumours about potential housemates for the 2015 series.

1. Danniella Westbrook

The former EastEnders actress has had a terrible 2014 and she's recently been on This Morning talking about her financial plight, so it isn't a surprise to hear that she's a new hot favourite to be heading into the house. Producers will no doubt hope that she's prepared to spill the beans about her troubles with drug addictions.

2. Sammy Winward

She seems like a bit of a long shot,...

'Emmerdale' actress Sammy Winward has sparked a reality TV bidding war. The blonde beauty announced she is leaving the ITV soap last week and has now been told to name her price following her claim she'll pick just one offer from 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' and 'Celebrity Big Brother'. A source shared: ''It was only revealed last week and already offers have come flooding in. ''Everyone is desperate to get Sammy but she will do only one of the shows.'' The 29-year-old actress has played Katie Addyman in 'Emmerdale' for 13 years and despite being offered an increase...

Emmerdale's Katie Macey drifts even further apart from new husband Declan next week as she cannot see a future for their marriage. Katie causes chaos in the coming days when she pulls out of being baby Molly's godmother on the day of the youngster's christening, feeling awkward about her involvement as she may not be able to have children of her own. Viewers will see Katie confide in ex-partner Andy (Kelvin Fletcher) about how she's feeling, which leaves Declan out in the cold. With Katie repeatedly rejecting Declan's support, is there any hope left for the Maceys? Here, Sammy Winward - who plays Katie - reveals her thoughts on the drama to come, and offers some no-nonsense advice to her character! How would you say Katie has been coping with the news that she may not be able to conceive?

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Emmerdale's mineshaft drama continues in tonight's (November 26) episode as the rescue team fails to find Katie Macey. When an emergency worker is lowered down into the mine to help Katie (Sammy Winward), the efforts are sadly unsuccessful as she is nowhere to be seen. Declan (Jason Merrells) is irate and distraught over the lack of progress, feeling completely helpless over the situation. (more)...

Emmerdale star Sammy Winward has admitted that she doesn't want her young daughter to watch her character's upcoming accident storyline. The actress's alter ego Katie Macey has a horrendous ordeal ahead in upcoming episodes as she falls down a mineshaft and is left trapped for days. Speaking on Daybreak this morning (November 22), Winward confessed that she may ban her 7-year-old daughter Mia from watching the storyline, which includes scenes of Katie trying to make her escape by crawling through a tunnel in excruciating pain. Winward explained: "I don't know what I'm going to do about this. She'll probably badger me into watching it - she won't listen to me at all! But I think it's a bit much. Tonight might be okay, but tomorrow's episode, no! I think that'll be too much for her - it gets a bit too much." (more)...

This is the moment that Emmerdale's Declan Macey fails to rescue his wife Katie following her mineshaft fall in Thursday night's (November 22) double bill of the soap. Katie (Sammy Winward) tries her best to get back above ground as Declan (Jason Merrells) attempts to pull her up with his jacket, but the situation gets much worse when she loses her grip and falls backwards deeper down into the hole…

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Sammy Winward didn't wash for four days when filming her latest 'Emmerdale' storyline. The blonde beauty recently shot scenes where her character Katie Macey fell down a mineshaft and she had never felt dirtier than during the shooting period. She told The Sun newspaper: ''I've never felt so grotty in all my life. I had four layers of clothing on. They were sodden and all covered in wet mud. ''I also had to have gravel rubbed into my hair, wet mud on the top and then dried blood around my face. I was filming the scenes for three or four days, and they...

Emmerdale's Declan Macey is left distraught next week as his new wife Katie falls down a mineshaft just moments after a furious row with him. The couple clash bitterly at Home Farm in the coming days, and when Declan heads off on a quad bike for some time alone, it sparks a terrible chain of events as Katie (Sammy Winward) climbs on another one to follow him. While the pair are both out on the bikes, disaster strikes for Katie when she falls - quad and all - down a disused mine. Declan tries his best to rescue her, but when his efforts make the situation worse, things look incredibly bleak… Here, Jason Merrells - who plays Declan - answers some quickfire questions about the storyline. Is Declan's marriage to Katie already in trouble?

"Well, there's a worm that has got into Declan's head now! It's about Katie lying...

Gennie Walker's feud with Katie Macey escalates this evening (November 8) as she exposes the newlywed's recent deception. Tonight's double bill sees new mum Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) pay a visit to Home Farm in a bid to patch things up with Katie. However, the pair soon find themselves embroiled in another huge row which makes things even worse between them. Seething following the argument, Gennie decides that she is not going to let Katie (Sammy Winward) get away with lying about Robbie any longer, so she heads to Mulberry Cottage to intervene. (more)...

Emmerdale's Katie Macey is shocked later this week as she realises that Gennie Walker kept quiet over Chas and Cameron's affair. Wednesday's (November 7) episode of the soap sees Katie pay a visit to Gennie (Sian Reese-Williams) and her newborn daughter, only for tensions to rise when the topic of conversation turns to Chas. Gennie defends Chas when Katie (Sammy Winward) seems to be judging her, (more)...

The 'Emmerdale' set is ''buzzing'' ahead of the live show tonight (17.10.12). The ITV1 soap is celebrating its 40th birthday with the special instalment on the Yorkshire Dales and Sammy Winward - who plays Katie Sugden - admits nerves are at fever-pitch as they prepare for the episode, in which her character gets married. She said: ''I'm feeling a lot of nervous excitement now the countdown has begun because the wedding features so heavily. ''I'm amazed we are fitting so much into one hour of TV. It's a very ambitious project and the atmosphere is buzzing. I've worn Katie's wedding...

A new video teasing Emmerdale's 40th anniversary live episode has been released. To mark four decades of drama on the Dales, ITV1 will air the Emmerdale Live special on Wednesday, October 17 at 7pm, as part of a week of celebrations. The video shows stars Adam Thomas, Gaynor Faye, Sian Reese-Williams, Sammy Winward and others talk about their excitement for next week's (more)...

Emmerdale's Katie Sugden takes centre stage with a fairytale wedding as the soap celebrates its 40th anniversary next week. Katie is blissfully happy as she prepares to tie the knot with Home Farm boss Declan Macey (Jason Merrells), but the big day won't be without drama as Declan's half-sister Megan discovers that he has been plotting to make sure she doesn't get a penny of the festival profits. Here, Sammy Winward - who plays Katie - chats about her involvement in Emmerdale's birthday and the live episode. Are you enjoying Katie's current storyline?

"I'm absolutely loving it. We've got such a good group at Home Farm. We can talk to each other but stay professional and we all have a good laugh. "I've always enjoyed it at Emmerdale - I think that's why I have been here for so long. I've (more)...

Footage of Emmerdale's Homefields - a live music festival created to celebrate the soap's 40th birthday celebrations this month - has been released online. Clips show cast members and musical performers enjoying the sunshine in scenes filmed over the summer on an outdoor set. Sammy Winward - who plays Katie Sugden - said that the shoot "[felt] like a real festival". "It's so exciting," she said. "There's huge tents, VIP areas, the stage, people walking round... It looks brilliant." Emmerdale's series producer Stuart Blackburn had previously described the scenes as "technically... one of the biggest challenges" the show had ever faced. "This festival represents the modern countryside - vibrant, young and energetic," he added. "It was an amazing feat to put together an entire festival (more)...

Emmerdale star Lucy Pargeter has revealed that her character Chas Dingle is heading for a big fall-out with fellow bride Katie Sugden. Next week's episodes see Chas and Katie (Sammy Winward) decide to host a double wedding reception, as their respective nuptials with Dan Spencer and Declan Macey are both taking place on the same day.

> 'Emmerdale' 40th anniversary - full coverage However, Pargeter told Stv that the arrangement will lead to tension as the soap's 40th anniversary week begins. Pargeter commented: "The wedding is very much the rich versus the poor - of course Katie and Declan are getting married as well, lord and lady of the manor with all the money, versus the poor people. And I'm even poorer because I'm being blackmailed by Carl and having to find the money for that. "So (more)...

Emmerdale star Sammy Winward has revealed that she is worried she may burst out laughing while taking part in the soap's forthcoming live episode. The actress's character Katie Sugden has a major role to play in the 40th anniversary special, which takes place on the day of her wedding to Home Farm boss Declan Macey (Jason Merrells). Winward and other Emmerdale cast members have already admitted that they are nervous about the challenge ahead. Show bosses have lined up 11 days of rehearsal for the live broadcast, aware that anything could go wrong on the night. Confessing her main concerns, Winward told The Mirror: "My biggest fear is corpsing - just starting to laugh and not being able to stop. It happens all the time when we're filming. We can be in fits of giggles for 15 minutes at a time which drives everyone mad - but I'm hoping (more)...

Emmerdale star Sammy Winward has admitted that she was "instantly terrified" when she discovered the extent of her role in the soap's upcoming live episode. The actress's character Katie Sugden will be among those taking centre stage in the 40th anniversary week, as the day of her wedding to Declan Macey (Jason Merrells) arrives. Speaking at an Emmerdale press conference about the challenges ahead, Winward commented: "I'm just really, really looking forward to it. It's definitely the biggest year that I've ever had at Emmerdale, and I've been here for a long time. It's been 11 years now. I was here for the 30th, but now I'm here for the 40th. "I didn't realise how much I actually had for the live episode until one day when I went into the dressing room with Lucy Pargeter and Charley Webb. (more)...

Emmerdale's Katie Sugden is in for a shock this evening (September 7) as her partner Declan Macey proposes to her again. As tonight's episode begins, the pair's relationship is under strain following the recent Robbie dramas - and things look worse than ever when Declan sends Katie (Sammy Winward) a note saying that her bags are packed! When a confused Katie arrives back at Home Farm looking for answers, it transpires that mischievous Declan (Jason Merrells) (more)...

An Emmerdale character will die in the climax of October's 40th anniversary live episode, it has been confirmed. Emmerdale village will be shaken by the shock death in the evening following two weddings. ITV has also revealed that the live special - to be shot entirely on-location - will be an hour long. Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) is set to marry Dan Spencer (Liam Fox), while Declan Macey (Jason Merrells) will take Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward) down the aisle. Meanwhile, two babies will be born in the show's special birthday week, with Gennie Walker and Debbie Dingle (more)...

Emmerdale's Robbie Lawson shows his true colours as he argues with Katie Sugden once again in Thursday night's (September 6) double bill of the soap. Katie hatches a plan to trap Robbie (Jamie Shelton) later this week, playing games with him when they're both at the stables - knowing that the CCTV is capturing everything. Taking the bait, Robbie accuses Katie (Sammy Winward) of trying it on with him, before attempting to kiss her. When Katie rejects him, Robbie becomes angry and aggressive - grabbing her threateningly and giving (more)...

The tension at Home Farm continues on Emmerdale this evening (September 4) as Robbie Lawson and Katie Sugden remain at odds. Tonight's episode sees Robbie (Jamie Shelton) parade a blonde girl named Cheryl around the house in a bid to wind up Katie, who still feels unsettled by his mind games. Knowing that Robbie is looking for a reaction, Katie (Sammy Winward) is deliberately extra nice to Cheryl - which only serves to wind Megan's son up further. Robbie and Katie (more)...

Emmerdale star Sammy Winward has tipped her character Katie Sugden to make it down the aisle with partner Declan Macey. Declan proposes to Katie next week, keen to prove his loyalty after the blonde falls out with his extended family members Megan and Robbie. Teasing Declan's proposal, Winward told All About Soap: "She thinks he's joking, so she's like, 'Thanks for the offer - I'm just going to have a bath now'. "But he insists that he's serious and gets out this massive diamond ring, and she says yes!" Asked where things will go next, the actress replied: "I don't (more)...

Emmerdale's Katie Sugden is left fuming this evening as newcomer Megan Macey continues with her rude behaviour. Declan (Jason Merrells) is still eager for Megan (Gaynor Faye) to oversee the festival project, but she is dragging her heels after being betrayed by her half-brother in the past. Over a tense lunch, Megan gives Declan some harsh home truths - but Katie (Sammy Winward) isn't at all impressed at the (more)...

Emmerdale's Katie Sugden receives a shock in tonight's episode as her partner Declan shares the terrible news that Mia is dead. As a new day dawns in the village, Katie (Sammy Winward) wakes up fuming with Declan after he failed to get in touch with her last night. She goes to Home Farm to confront him, but he's heading out to identify Mia's body and is rude to her. Not realising what is wrong, Katie is sick of being treated badly by Declan (Jason Merrells) and later pays a second (more)...

Emmerdale bosses have announced that Gaynor Faye is joining the cast of the soap, taking on the role of Declan's glamorous half-sister Megan Macey. Megan will make her debut on screen in early 2012 when she turns up to stay with Declan (Jason Merrells) at Home Farm, and show bosses have teased that she quickly makes an impact in the village. Billed as "fiercely ambitious, intimidating and oozing self-confidence", Megan is able to stand up for herself against Declan and also shakes things up for his relationship with Katie (Sammy Winward). Declan makes contact with his estranged sibling because he wants her to be involved in a big new project which looks likely to divide the village. However, as Declan has been known for his turbulent family relationships in the past, viewers will be left to wonder whether he and Megan will become a formidable (more)...

The nominees for this year's Inside Soap Awards have been revealed. The full list of nominations was revealed in July but has now been cut down to just four potential winners per category. At next week's ceremony, EastEnders actress Jessie Wallace will go head-to-head with Coronation Street's Katherine Kelly, Hollyoaks star Claire Cooper and Emmerdale's Pauline Quirke in the 'Best Actress' category. Scott Maslen from EastEnders has been nominated as 'Best Actor', alongside Coronation Street's Chris Gascoyne, Hollyoaks actor Emmett J Scanlan and Danny Miller from Emmerdale. The 'Sexiest Female' category consists of Michelle Keegan, Jennifer Metcalfe, Sammy Winward and Jo Joyner, while the 'Sexiest Male' could be Keith Duffy, Danny Mac, Danny Miller (more)...

Emmerdale star Jason Merrells has predicted that there could be turbulence ahead for his character Declan Macey's latest relationship in the coming weeks. Declan has recently embarked on a romance with Katie Sugden (Sammy Winward) following his acrimonious split from on-off partner Ella Hart, played by Corrinne Wicks. Ella leaves the village later this week but makes sure to bow out with a bang as she tells Declan that Jai Sharma is the biological father of her daughter Mia and not him. Mia also departs the show shortly afterwards alongside Declan's father Dermot. Speaking to Digital Spy about what the future holds for Declan without his family around, Merrells explained: "Well, I think at the moment Declan has got his thing with Katie going on and he's enjoying the lack of drama surrounding the relationship compared to his last one! It's (more)...

Sammy Winward has admitted that a relationship between Emmerdale's Katie Sugden and Declan Macey has "come out of nowhere". Upcoming episodes see the pair get together, while Declan's ex-wife Ella attempts to get in the way of the new couple. Winward told Soaplife: "I think finding out Declan and Ella had split up was the catalyst for making Katie realise she did actually quite like him. But this has kind of come out of nowhere. The two of them have been working together for about 18 months, but there's never been any inkling that they like each other. Now all of a sudden it's like, 'Oh, he's really nice'." When Ella's attempts at keeping them apart fail, the 25-year-old teased that Katie has her own way of responding. "Because she wants to annoy Ella after (more)...

Emmerdale's Katie Sugden is spurred on to develop a relationship with Declan Macey when she realises it will annoy his estranged wife Ella Macey. Sammy Winward - who plays the blonde horse trainer - revealed her character does have genuine feelings for millionaire businessman Declan (Jason Merrells) but annoying his wife Ella, who had an affair with their daughter's boyfriend, is the icing on the cake. She explained: "This comes out of nowhere. They've been working together for 18 months and she suddenly realises that she really likes Declan and vice versa. And the fact that it annoys his...

Sammy Winward has praised her current Emmerdale storylines, which have seen her character Katie Sugden back at the centre of drama in the village. Last month, Katie faced a dangerous situation when her home was set on fire by twisted detective Nick Henshall (Michael McKell). Meanwhile, there is more trouble in store for the blonde later this week when she finally discovers Henshall's true colours - prompting him to hold her hostage at his house as police and concerned loved ones gather outside. Speaking to We Love Telly about Katie's recent woes, Winward commented: "It's been a nerve-racking (more)...

Emmerdale star Sammy Winward has discussed the latest drama in store for her character Katie Sugden, who will soon discover the truth about corrupt detective Nick Henshall. In recent weeks, fans have seen Katie continue to date Henshall (Michael McKell), unaware that he was responsible for the blaze which claimed the lives of Terry and Viv. However, speaking to All About Soap, Winward confirmed that Katie finally sees Henshall's true colours after agreeing to go away for a short holiday with him. The actress explained: "She thinks leaving the village for a few days will do them both good - especially if it means being away from Andy. But then she stops off at his house on her way home and is stunned to find press clippings (more)...

Emmerdale star Sammy Winward has revealed that scenes she filmed recently are the "most intense" she has ever worked on. Speaking on ITV's This Morning, the actress - Katie Sugden in the Yorkshire soap - teased that viewers will discover more about her "bad boy" on-screen lover DC Nick Henshall's (Michael McKell) past "very soon". Katie and the villagers currently remain in the dark about Henshall's involvement in last month's tragic fire. "I've just finished (more)...

Sammy Winward has admitted that she was glad when she heard that she would play a big role in Emmerdale's fire storyline. The actress's character Katie Sugden is among those in danger when an inferno spreads through the village in tomorrow night's double bill of the ITV1 soap. Speaking to Take 5 about the disaster plot, Winward explained: "I've been quite quiet this year so I was pleased when I heard I had a big storyline. The filming has been really full-on lately. There's been lots of 12-hour days and I often work from 7am in the morning until 7pm at night. "Then I have to learn lines when (more)...

Sammy Winward has described the filming of the upcoming Emmerdale fire as a "terrifying" experience. The 25-year-old's character Katie Sugden will be one of several villagers in peril when an arsonist strikes on the ITV soap this week, starting a ferocious blaze that will ultimately take the lives of at least two show regulars. When asked to sum up her experience shooting the dangerous scenes, Winward told The Mirror: "It was all a bit terrifying really, with smoke everywhere and the fire outside. The smoke was so thick I couldn't even see the people next to me. "To make things even worse, I have really bad asthma so I was on the verge of a panic and asthma attack, I was coughing like mad. It was all a bit 'Aagh - this is getting quite close to the bone now'." Prompted to recall the recent diagnosis of her asthma, she...

Emmerdale's Sammy Winward has admitted that her character's current stalker plot could get "very dangerous". Following a series of anonymous phonecalls, both Katie and Genie have been left shaken to discover that their house has been burgled. Discussing the suspects, Windward told Soaplife that Katie does begin to suspect her ex-husband. "Gennie thinks it might be Andy," she revealed. "Katie tells her not to be so silly, but it has crossed Katie's mind that it might be Andy, too..." (more)...

James Sutton has reportedly split up with his Emmerdale co-star Catherine Tyldesley. The actor, who plays Ryan Lamb, reportedly began dating Tyldesley when she starred as prison guard Abi Peterson in the ITV1 soap. The pair were spotted kissing between takes during filming, but the relationship has now allegedly come to an end. Earlier this year, Sutton split from Sammy Winward, who plays Katie (more)...

'Emmerdale' bosses fear James Sutton is set to quit the soap. The actor - who plays mechanic Ryan Lamb in the rural ITV show - is currently signed up until March, but programme chiefs are pushing him to sign a new contract so he remains part of the cast. They are reportedly worried the 27-year-old actor will be the fourth cast member to leave in as many months, after splitting from his real-life girlfriend Sammy Winward. An insider told Britain's The Sun newspaper: ''After the Wylde clan dropped off one-by-one, they started storylining big plans for James' character Ryan, who is massively popular with ..

Sammy Winward has admitted that she finds kissing her Emmerdale co-stars strange. The actress, who plays Katie Sugden, told Reveal that she tries to laugh off the uncomfortable moments. "I've been doing it for ages now but it's weird doing it with a mate," she said. "Imagine having to kiss one of your good friends over and over again - I just make light of it." Katie (more)...

'Emmerdale' actress Sammy Winward says filming romantic scenes with ex-boyfriend Kelvin Fletcher isn't awkward. Despite the couple having dated in the past, the blonde beauty - whose character Katie Sugden used to be married to Kelvin's alter ego Andy Sugden in the ITV1 soap - has maintained while acting alongside her former flame evokes a sense of ''deja vu'', the pair are ''very comfortable'' together. She explained: ''There was a definite feeling of deja vu, but Kelvin and I managed to get back into it very quickly. We're very comfortable working together.'' Sammy - who has a five-year-old daughter Mia with her ex-fiance, footballer ..

James Sutton has been photographed kissing his Emmerdale co-star Catherine Tyldesley. The actress recently joined the soap as Ryan's prison officer and new on-screen love interest Abi Peterson. Sutton split from Emmerdale co-star Sammy Winward (Katie Sugden) in July. A source told The Sun: "They looked really happy but were horrified when they saw the snapper and leapt apart." The Emmerdale star also told The Mirror that he becomes a "gibbering idiot" when he approaches females. "I've had a few long-term relationships in my life (more)...

Kelvin Fletcher has admitted that he feels sorry for his Emmerdale character Andy Sugden. The actor told Soaplife that Andy, who spent time in prison and abused his wife Jo (Roxanne Pallett), was dealing with his issues. "He’s not a demon," he said. "He has serious trust issues and he just can’t help himself. I really feel for him." Next week, Andy is dumped by girlfriend Adele (Tanya Vital) when his possessiveness becomes too much for her, which leads him blaming his ex-wife Katie (Sammy Winward) for his problems. "Because she had an affair (more)...

Emmerdale star Sammy Winward has reportedly split from co-star James Sutton. The couple's relationship was confirmed last year after their on-screen characters Katie Sugden and Ryan Lamb began seeing eachother. The Sun reports that, like their characters in the soap, the pair have now split but insist they will remain friends. "Sammy and James seemed perfect for each other," a source said. "Everyone thought they would go the distance and some people still think they could (more)...

Sammy Winward used to get bullied when she was younger. The 'Emmerdale' beauty was a target when she first started school, but fortunately her big sister Amy was there to stand up for her. Amy, 26, told Cosmopolitan magazine: ''I was very protective of Sammy when she was younger. She was picked on a bit at school, so I'd go and meet her at the school gate to make sure she was Ok.'' Sammy, who plays Katie Sugden in the ITV soap, appreciates her ''protective'' sister helping her out. She said: ''She's very protective. I remember on my first few days of school, someone wanted ..

James Sutton thinks his 'Emmerdale' character Ryan Lamb is ''cruel'' for sleeping with his ex-girlfriend Katie Sugden. The actor - whose alter-ego recently discovered his love-interest Maisie (Alice Coulthard) was his secret half-sister - is frustrated his on screen persona has jumped back into bed with Katie (Sammy Winward) to help him ''draw a line'' over his emotional past. He said: ''He's not consciously using her, but he is, and it's cruel. It's been hell for Ryan but this is something he should be dealing with on his own. He's treated Katie badly but now he's in turmoil he's come running back to ..