EMMERDALE: HEARTSTOPPER'S BRADLEY RICHES JOINS CAST OF ITV SOAP

Admired actor, Bradley Riches, has joined the cast of Emmerdale as a new regular character. 

Known for his role in Heartstopper and for appearing in the last series of Celebrity Big Brother, Bradley who started filming in the Dales this week, will arrive onscreen in May. 

Bradley said: "I’m beyond excited to be joining Emmerdale! It’s a real bucket list moment for me, especially since it was my grandad’s favourite soap, I just know he’d be over the moon...

"Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming, and the village is even more amazing in real life. I absolutely love my character (though I can’t spill too much just yet!), and I’m just so grateful for this opportunity. I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store…"

Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, added: "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Bradley to the Emmerdale family. Bradley brings a wealth of talent and his warmth, wit and charisma makes him perfect for this new Emmerdale role. We have some wonderful stories for him to play and we can't wait for the audience to see Bradley bring his new character bursting into life on screen."

More details of Bradley’s character will be revealed in the coming weeks.