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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Emmerdale newcomer Jaye Griffiths reveals dangerous character Celia is set to wage war on fan favourite
EMMERDALE'S Kim Tate will need to watch her back, warns legendary TV actress Jaye Griffiths as she prepares to play the soap's new 'super bitch'. Jaye, 61, joins the hit ITV soap tonight as new farmer Celia and it's not long before she is squaring up to the Yorkshire village's female residents. Advertisement 2 Jaye Griffiths makes her Emmerdale debut today as the formidable farmer Celia Credit: ITV 2 The farmer will immediately clash with Moira Dingle - but Kim Tate should watch out too Credit: ITV First to face her scheming and manipulative behaviour is Moira Dingle. Celia turns up at her farmhouse asking to rent two fields. But despite being desperate for cash, Moira turns her down – much to the fury of Celia. But in an exclusive interview today, Jaye admits her character will also have a few run ins with Kim Tate, played by And when it comes to who is the biggest soap super bitch, Jaye reveals Celia will be an even icier character. Advertisement Read more on Emmerdale She told The Sun: 'It's Moira who feels Celia's wrath to start with but let's put it this way Kim and Celia will be having the odd chat! Kim will have a competitor. 'Here we have got two women who don't apologise for taking up space. Celia won't diminish herself to make people feel comfortable and she will never apologise for anything. She is simply out to get exactly she wants and everyone is going to have to watch out!' Explaining why her character will be so bitchy; Jaye added: 'Kim does have some humanity but Celia lacks it completely. Advertisement Most read in Soaps 'There are occasions when Kim recognises her behaviour is out of order whereas Celia never does that. She doesn't realise she is being mean, it's more a case of 'give me what I want'.' She predicts that if Kim and Celia do unite, then it will be a powerful duo. Emmerdale recreates scene from 27 years ago in Kim Tate Christmas bombshell 'It's going to be a strong combination with Kim and Celia,' hinted the actress. 'Most women my age would always stand aside – Celia won't be!' Advertisement Jaye has starred in a string of big BBC dramas, including Silent Witness, Doctors and Casualty, over the years. She also played DI Sally Johnson in The Bill. But it's her new Emmerdale role as the soap super bitch that really excites her. Readily admitting she is a huge fan of actress Claire King; she reveals the two actresses are both feeling excited that they will get to work together in the months to come. 'Claire has been on holiday,' she explained. 'So, we haven't quite started the filming. But we have been messaging each other and we are both looking forward to our scenes together. Advertisement Kim Tate's biggest Emmerdale storylines First appearing in 1989, Kim Tate (Claire King) is an iconic Emmerdale character. Here's a look at some of her biggest storylines over the years. MARRIAGE TO FRANK TATE Kim has been married three times in the soap, but They were an on-screen partnership for almost a decade - including divorcing and remarrying. However, Frank ultimately suffered a fatal heart attack, brought on by Kim's return to the village after being presumed dead. During the marriage, Kim had affairs with Neil Kincaid (Brian Deacon) and Dave Glover (Ian Kelsey). FAKING HER OWN DEATH Kim disappeared from the village in February 1997. A few days later, Frank identified a woman found dead at the wheel of her car as Kim. However, everyone was in for a shock after Kim While she'd fled to the Caribbean, Kim had paid a lookalike prostitute to drive her car around the village to fool people into thinking she was still there. It was, in fact, her body that Frank previously identified. JAMES' KIDNAPPING Kim's business partnership with Lord Alex Oakwell (Rupam Maxwell), resulted in the death of Linda Fowler (Tonicha Jeronimo), in a car crash. As an act of revenge, Linda's mother Jan (Roberta Kerr) kidnapped Kim's son James. DEPARTURE After a decade of causing chaos, Kim left Emmerdale in 1999 as she fled in a helicopter with her son James and £190,000 of Chris Tate's money. LATER MARRIAGES Upon Kim's return in 2018, she was first revealed to be married to Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough). However, he was later killed off in a whodunnit storyline. She later pursued a relationship with her employee Will Taylor (Dean Andrews) 'I am a fan of Claire's in a mild geeky way and she has been extraordinarily kind. I am so looking forward to our adventures together. 'I'm loving it so far filming my scenes and everyone has been so welcoming on set. Celia is one of the best parts I have ever had because she is so manipulative!' Have YOU got a story or an amazing picture or video? Email and you could even get PAID But it won't just be Emmerdale's female residents who will have to watch out. Paddy Dingle will also get attacked by one of Celia's security dogs in the first few weeks, leaving him hospitalised. Advertisement 'She won't say sorry though,' warned Jaye. 'It's never her fault!' Emmerdale runs every weekday on ITV1 and STV1 at 7.30pm.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Emmerdale newcomer Jaye Griffiths reveals dangerous character Celia is set to wage war on fan favourite
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EMMERDALE'S Kim Tate will need to watch her back, warns legendary TV actress Jaye Griffiths as she prepares to play the soap's new 'super bitch'. Jaye, 61, joins the hit ITV soap tonight as new farmer Celia and it's not long before she is squaring up to the Yorkshire village's female residents. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 2 Jaye Griffiths makes her Emmerdale debut today as the formidable farmer Celia Credit: ITV 2 The farmer will immediately clash with Moira Dingle - but Kim Tate should watch out too Credit: ITV First to face her scheming and manipulative behaviour is Moira Dingle. Celia turns up at her farmhouse asking to rent two fields. But despite being desperate for cash, Moira turns her down – much to the fury of Celia. But in an exclusive interview today, Jaye admits her character will also have a few run ins with Kim Tate, played by Claire King, in the months to come. And when it comes to who is the biggest soap super bitch, Jaye reveals Celia will be an even icier character. She told The Sun: 'It's Moira who feels Celia's wrath to start with but let's put it this way Kim and Celia will be having the odd chat! Kim will have a competitor. 'Here we have got two women who don't apologise for taking up space. Celia won't diminish herself to make people feel comfortable and she will never apologise for anything. She is simply out to get exactly she wants and everyone is going to have to watch out!' Explaining why her character will be so bitchy; Jaye added: 'Kim does have some humanity but Celia lacks it completely. 'There are occasions when Kim recognises her behaviour is out of order whereas Celia never does that. She doesn't realise she is being mean, it's more a case of 'give me what I want'.' She predicts that if Kim and Celia do unite, then it will be a powerful duo. Emmerdale recreates scene from 27 years ago in Kim Tate Christmas bombshell 'It's going to be a strong combination with Kim and Celia,' hinted the actress. 'Most women my age would always stand aside – Celia won't be!' Jaye has starred in a string of big BBC dramas, including Silent Witness, Doctors and Casualty, over the years. She also played DI Sally Johnson in The Bill. But it's her new Emmerdale role as the soap super bitch that really excites her. Readily admitting she is a huge fan of actress Claire King; she reveals the two actresses are both feeling excited that they will get to work together in the months to come. 'Claire has been on holiday,' she explained. 'So, we haven't quite started the filming. But we have been messaging each other and we are both looking forward to our scenes together. Kim Tate's biggest Emmerdale storylines First appearing in 1989, Kim Tate (Claire King) is an iconic Emmerdale character. Here's a look at some of her biggest storylines over the years. MARRIAGE TO FRANK TATE Kim has been married three times in the soap, but her first, volatile pairing was with Frank Tate (Norman Bowler) They were an on-screen partnership for almost a decade - including divorcing and remarrying. However, Frank ultimately suffered a fatal heart attack, brought on by Kim's return to the village after being presumed dead. During the marriage, Kim had affairs with Neil Kincaid (Brian Deacon) and Dave Glover (Ian Kelsey). FAKING HER OWN DEATH Kim disappeared from the village in February 1997. A few days later, Frank identified a woman found dead at the wheel of her car as Kim. However, everyone was in for a shock after Kim revealed she was still alive - and the full extent of her plan. While she'd fled to the Caribbean, Kim had paid a lookalike prostitute to drive her car around the village to fool people into thinking she was still there. It was, in fact, her body that Frank previously identified. JAMES' KIDNAPPING Kim's business partnership with Lord Alex Oakwell (Rupam Maxwell), resulted in the death of Linda Fowler (Tonicha Jeronimo), in a car crash. As an act of revenge, Linda's mother Jan (Roberta Kerr) kidnapped Kim's son James. DEPARTURE After a decade of causing chaos, Kim left Emmerdale in 1999 as she fled in a helicopter with her son James and £190,000 of Chris Tate's money. LATER MARRIAGES Upon Kim's return in 2018, she was first revealed to be married to Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough). However, he was later killed off in a whodunnit storyline. She later pursued a relationship with her employee Will Taylor (Dean Andrews), marrying him in 2022. 'I am a fan of Claire's in a mild geeky way and she has been extraordinarily kind. I am so looking forward to our adventures together. 'I'm loving it so far filming my scenes and everyone has been so welcoming on set. Celia is one of the best parts I have ever had because she is so manipulative!' Have YOU got a story or an amazing picture or video? Email exclusive@ and you could even get PAID But it won't just be Emmerdale's female residents who will have to watch out. Paddy Dingle will also get attacked by one of Celia's security dogs in the first few weeks, leaving him hospitalised. 'She won't say sorry though,' warned Jaye. 'It's never her fault!' Emmerdale runs every weekday on ITV1 and STV1 at 7.30pm.
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Who is Celia in Emmerdale and who plays her?
A new face arrives in Emmerdale tonight, and she's going to cause a lot of trouble. Celia Daniels will be played by Jaye Griffiths. She is a farmer working on land near Butlers Farm, and wastes no time in winding Moira Dingle (Natalie J Robb) up about her fines in her introductory scenes. Ahead of this evening's episode, here's everything you need to know about soap star Jaye Griffiths, as well as what happens with her latest alter-ego. Jaye, who is 61, trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Her acting career began in the 80s, and she's now featured in an array of popular TV shows. Between 2008-2012, Jaye played Professor Janet Mander in BBC One's Silent Witness. A few years later, in 2015, she arrived in Walford to portray Helen Stritch in EastEnders. One of her most recent roles was that of Elle Gardner in Casualty. From 2016-2019, Jaye portrayed a character who was best friends with Jacob Masters (Charles Venn). The star has also appeared in The Bill, Doctor Who and Coronation Street. Celia Daniels works near Butlers. The character arrives in the village in tonight's episode, which can be viewed on ITVX right now. After speaking to Moira about renting some of her land, Celia confronts Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt), who has stopped near one of her fields due to Bear Wolf (Joshua Richards) needing the loo. More Trending As self-satisfied Celia heads off, Paddy spots a sheep caught in one of her fences. Saving the animal turns out to be a move that Paddy later regrets though, as he is then attacked by a dog owned by Celia. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! 'I was delighted to get this role,' star Jaye said. 'Without giving the game away she is very different to anyone I have played before and I can't wait to really get into the heart of her storyline.' Emmerdale boss Laura Shaw added: 'We are absolutely delighted to have Jaye Griffiths joining us to play the role of Celia. Having recently taken over a nearby farm, not much is known about mysterious Celia's past before arriving on the outskirts of the village. View More » 'While Celia has a tough edge with an air of respectability, the audience, and our villagers, will soon start to see what this woman is truly capable of.' MORE: Huge Emmerdale exit as beloved character is ordered to move out MORE: Paddy badly hurt after savage Bear attack in early Emmerdale ITVX release MORE: Dementia fears for Bear in Emmerdale as Paddy worries for his dad
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
British TV star who quit acting to join OnlyFans looks unrecognisable 16 years after finding fame on E4 show
A BRIT TV star known for her role on teen drama Skins looks completely different 16 years after finding fame. The E4 beauty has also traded in her acting day job for a lucrative career on subscriber site OnlyFans - confessing the account and her 6 Megan Prescott looks completely different after finding fame on E4 series Skins Credit: Channel 4 6 The actress, third right, she played Katie Finch on the Bristol-based teen drama Credit: Chris McAndrew - The Times 6 She has now switched up acting for OnlyFans Credit: .instagram/@megartron Megan Prescott, 34, became a household name when she joined the third instalment of the gritty Bristol-based drama back in 2009. She played Katie Fitch, whose character was older twin to Emily, and who worked for her mum's wedding business. Megan last appeared on the - famed for its wild storylines about partying, drugs, sexual exploration and alcohol abuse - back in 2010. After Skins, the London-born star previously told how she was left frustrated by the acting industry because of the 'elitism' she experienced, having not been classically trained. read more skins She landed parts in Silent Witness, Holby City and several short films, alongside working on her own plays. Speaking as a guest on Megan also participated in three bodybuilding competitions, qualifying for an international championship yet her cash earner is now on the OnlyFans screen. She looks completely different from her red-headed character, who donned thick eye make-up and plentiful jewellery. Most read in Drama Megan has instead opted to embrace her natural brunette locks, styling them in loose waves for a glam look on social media. She has also experimented with chunky blonde highlights to freshen up her look. I was on Skins before working in a strip club to pay my rent - now I'm making even more flogging naked snaps to fund X-rated new show OPENING UP After the global pandemic crippled the arts industry and shut bars and clubs, Megan told how she turned to OnlyFans to help She previously told The Sun: 'If it wasn't for OnlyFans I wouldn't have been able to survive the last two years without working seven days a week in menial jobs. 'I started my page in April 2020 when the pandemic hit as I didn't get furloughed for a while. 'I had zero money and was told by a friend who has worked as a stripper for years that people were guaranteed to subscribe because they had watched me in Skins. What is OnlyFans? OnlyFans is a subscription content service based in London. As of 2023, it is thought to have more than 220million registered users and over three million content creators. Sex workers charge monthly fees for access to pictures, videos and more. While popular for porn, the site isn't exclusively designed with that in mind - anyone who wants to build up a fan base and charge them for it can set one up. Celebs like "Whether you're uploading tutorials, tips, behind-the-scenes footage or just endless selfies, a lot of your followers would be willing to pay for them," the company states. For every subscription that's sold to a viewer, performers get 80 per cent of the cash while OnlyFans gets the rest. It isn't limited to adult content, as it has become popular with physical fitness experts and musicians. 'I thought I may as well try and it went very well. I only do what I'm comfortable with and log on when I want to because it takes a lot out of you. 'It's not as emotionally draining as it was working at a strip club because you don't have to become nocturnal, bargain with people over prices and people are shockingly polite. 'They are much kinder than people are in real life. On Instagram, I have some 'It's really fun to ignore them because you know they are desperate for attention and I've been using it to inform my writing. 'I'm in a much more privileged position than some others in the sex industry but for me, it takes away the stress of paying bills and allows me to have the energy to be creative.' Recently, she told how Fringe Festival show last year. 6 Megan has switched up her red-headed look entirely Credit: Channel 4 6 The 32-year-old Londoner has embraced her natural brunette locks Credit: Supplied 6 She also dabbled in a career as a bodybuilder Credit: Instagram
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Emmerdale's new ' superbitch' on secret crush on co-star Dominic Brunt
Watch out Kim Tate! Emmerdale's new 'super bitch', Casualty actress Jaye Griffiths is relishing her role as the new village baddie Celia Emmerdale's new 'super bitch' farmer Jaye Griffiths has praised the Yorkshire soap for casting a Black actor as a baddie and not a saviour. Already a household name, after a 40-year career that's seen her appear in everything from The Bill to Silent Witness, EastEnders and Casualty, Jaye says her new role as Celia is one of her best ever. Jaye, 61, says of ITV casting her as a 'bitch': 'It was a courageous thing to do. We (black actors) are often portrayed as the saviours, because the white saviour rolling in on a horse is such trope that it's now the reverse – namely black people ride in to save the day. 'But Emmerdale has said 'good and bad people, they don't have a skin colour, there are just good and bad people'. I'm thrilled Emmerdale has done this.' And Celia is a delight to play. 'She is not a wallflower and in the opening scenes, she's like a bulldog!' says Jaye. 'Celia has so many secrets and that's fantastic. 'She doesn't need any friends, she doesn't understand when people get upset and she never says sorry! She gets what she wants and this is, without a shadow of doubt, one of the best ever parts I've been given. 'Playing Celia is so freeing. She never worries about what people think. I love playing Celia.' Aside from her part, Jaye says Emmerdale is a super-friendly place to work. 'Everyone wants the show to be good and they aren't threatened by new people coming in,' she says. 'It's good to be kind to one another.' But Celia is far from kind. On Monday she will turn up at Moira's door asking to rent two of her fields. Despite needing the money, Moira refuses and the two women then enter into a fierce war of words - with Celia being very catty towards the Dingle favourite. Then she falls out with Paddy Dingle (played by Dominic Brunt), who is attacked by one of her security dogs and hospitalised. 'As viewers will soon see, there will be consequences if you don't give Celia what she wants,' Jaye teases. 'Celia is upfront with people and it's not horrible – more a case of 'give me what I want'. The fact people take offence is astonishing to her! One of my favourite words she uses is 'cheerio' as she says it in a slightly threatening way. 'You can't trust what she says is true either!' As for hospitalising Paddy? 'Celia doesn't take any responsibility,' says Jaye. 'Winding Paddy up is very enjoyable for her. She has a run in with Moira, but she will be having other power struggles, not just with the women, but men too. She's an equal opportunities wind up person!' Unlike her character, Jaye is likeable and she has a great sense of humour. With acting credits including Ros Henderson in the BBC 's Bugs, D.I Sally Johnson in The Bill and Elle Gardner in Casualty, she has plenty to boast about. But she says: 'When I was a child, pride was considered a sin. So, when I look back on my jobs, I don't know if I am proud or not. I am certainly not ashamed.' Bugs, Casualty and The Bill were her three favourite dramas. 'I'd go back on The Bill in a heartbeat if they ever brought it back,' she confides. 'My character, Sally, was a bit naughty but it was a joyous show to work on. I used to love getting out the warrant card and there were times I wished I could get it out when I was driving in real life! 'I also did a small film called Care. That was extraordinary too and I loved Bugs.' Married to Paul Bezodis, they live in Hertfordshire with their two rescue dogs. 'Everyone needs someone who has your back and says 'yes' for you,' she says, referring to Paul. 'I am lucky I have that.' Immediately clicking with the Emmerdale cast, Jaye has bonded with Beth Cordingly, who plays Ruby Milligan, and Natalie J Robb, who plays her arch-rival, Moira. 'Dominic, I also had a bit of a crush on when I did my audition,' she chuckles. 'He was so generous and kind with his time and, there and then, I knew I wanted to work with him all the time! All the cast are lovely.' And her secret to proving herself on Emmerdale is simple. Like most things, the best way is to turn up on time and do your job,' she says. She will definitely have one big fan when she makes her entrance in the Dales - her mum. ,Jaye chuckles: 'OMG my mum was beside herself when she found out I'd got the part of Celia. She was so excited and told everyone 'You would think I had been put on the Apollo mission!' And the rollercoaster Celia is about to take us on will certainly keep viewers on their toes. 'She is such a strange, complex woman,' says Jaye. 'There is more to come. It is so much fun. Celia wears farm clothes but there is not a scrap of mud on her. She is immaculate. She wears a cravat and there is a reason for that …' Her advice to other Emmerdale folk is to beware of Celia and give her what she wants! She says: 'I know viewers will think she is a villain at the start, but there is also a lot more to her and she will calm down. 'She will be manipulating people too. My advice to all the villagers is give Celia what she wants then they won't have to watch out!' *Emmerdale airs every weekday on ITV1 and STV1 on weekdays at 7.30pm.
