EMMERDALE is welcoming a special guest into its village…Aussie hunk JASON DONOVAN.
Despite being a soap star himself, having stolen many hearts as Scott Robinson in Neighbours in the Eighties, Jason will actually appear on the ITV soap as himself.
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The singer filmed top secret scenes on set earlier this month, which saw him surprise Lydia Dingle, played by Karen Blick, in local boozer The Woolpack.
A source said: “Everyone was really excited Jason was up for taking part.
The plot sees superfan Lydia miss her opportunity to Jason in concert, so villagers organise for the popstar to surprise her.
“It was really fun and Jason was a real pro, he enjoyed the cameo.”
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It comes after Jason’s daughter Jemma starred in both Neighbours and Channel 4’s Hollyoaks.
The episodes will air in the build up to Christmas in December.
Elsewhere, a former Emmerdale star announced their career change in the months since her exit.
Rachael starred as Gail Lowman in the ITV soap and made her first appearance as Ryan Stocks’ girlfriend in 2019.
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Five months after leaving Emmerdale, she’s now teaching acting at MetFilm School Leeds.
Discussing her new role, Rachael said: “The big thing is belief in themselves.
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“Some drama schools can knock actors down.
“MetFilm encourages them. It lifts people up and helps them discover their own voices. That is why I love it.”
Rachael added: “You walk in and it feels alive. Students are carrying booms and cameras down the corridors.
“You can tell things are being created in every room. It is electric, challenging, open, creative and exciting.”
The soap also recently announced three upcoming standalone special episodes.
The three specials will focus on key storylines this autumn including solving the mysterious disappearance of Paddy Kirk’s father, Bear Wolf.
Meanwhile a second special will explore April Dingle’s ordeal at the mercy of gangmaster Celia.
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The final special will focus on another fan favourite character – Robert Sugden.