Charlotte Bellamy has secretly got married. The 'Emmerdale' actress and long-term partner Mungo Denison recently tied the knot with just their three children, Sunnie, 11, Herbie, seven, and Teddie, five, in attendance, and they kept their plans so quiet, even the kids didn't find out until the big day. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Even the kids didn't know until that morning. But that was exactly how Charlotte and Mungo wanted it. To them, it was the perfect day.'' While Charlotte, 42, previously said Mungo ''makes everything more bearable'', she has also admitted he never tunes in to watch her in 'Emmerdale',...
- 3/30/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
The stars were out in London at The O2 Arena tonight (January 21) as Dermot O'Leary hosted the 20th National Television Awards.
From "Georgie Shore" to David Tennant's surprise award, social media has been abuzz throughout the ceremony.
We round up the best social media reactions to the 20th National Television Awards below:
1. All the biggest TV stars were present and looking dapper!
Another photo of #DavidTennant and Olivia Colman in press room #NTAs pic.twitter.com/IlVGN7Ujt3
— David Tennant (@David_Tennant) January 21, 2015
Wait...I am seeing this right. Samuel Anderson is dressed in a coat and deerstalker at the NTAs right? pic.twitter.com/j8qYVgcST5
— Benefluff Cumberpuff (@SheRacheLockedy) January 21, 2015
At the Nta's in our lovely box, with my gorgeous peeps @samdowler @VickyGShore @SamanthaFaiers #NTAs pic.twitter.com/yW1k183nMQ
— Casey Batchelor (@CaseyBatchelor) January 21, 2015
Looking gorgeous, our Loose Women heading off to tonight #NTAs. Wishing our @RuthieeL & @itvthismorning good luck!
From "Georgie Shore" to David Tennant's surprise award, social media has been abuzz throughout the ceremony.
We round up the best social media reactions to the 20th National Television Awards below:
1. All the biggest TV stars were present and looking dapper!
Another photo of #DavidTennant and Olivia Colman in press room #NTAs pic.twitter.com/IlVGN7Ujt3
— David Tennant (@David_Tennant) January 21, 2015
Wait...I am seeing this right. Samuel Anderson is dressed in a coat and deerstalker at the NTAs right? pic.twitter.com/j8qYVgcST5
— Benefluff Cumberpuff (@SheRacheLockedy) January 21, 2015
At the Nta's in our lovely box, with my gorgeous peeps @samdowler @VickyGShore @SamanthaFaiers #NTAs pic.twitter.com/yW1k183nMQ
— Casey Batchelor (@CaseyBatchelor) January 21, 2015
Looking gorgeous, our Loose Women heading off to tonight #NTAs. Wishing our @RuthieeL & @itvthismorning good luck!
- 1/21/2015
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Doug Potts is to return. Actor Duncan Preston is to reprise his role more than three years after he last appeared on the ITV soap as Doug returns to the Yorkshire Dales for the wedding of his daughter Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). Viewers will be left wondering if Doug is really back to support his daughter - who is to marry Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) - or if he has an ulterior motive. Duncan commented: ''It is lovely to be back in Yorkshire as part of the 'Emmerdale' family. It feels like I have come home and I'm really excited about what...
- 7/30/2014
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas confronts her carjacker. The innocent scatterbrain - played by (Charlotte Bellamy) - finds herself in deadly danger when she comes face-to-face with her vicious attacker - a man named Ross - after she goes on a wild goose hunt to track him down, carrying nothing but a pair of scissors on her. Meanwhile, Laurel's boyfriend Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) has joined forces with his street-wise cousin Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) in a bid to find the blonde beauty after discovering she hadn't turned up for work that day. Mark said: ''Marlon becomes more and more hysterical as the...
- 8/4/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas confronts her carjacker. The innocent scatterbrain - played by (Charlotte Bellamy) - finds herself in deadly danger when she comes face-to-face with her vicious attacker - a man named Ross - after she goes on a wild goose hunt to track him down, carrying nothing but a pair of scissors on her. Meanwhile, Laurel's boyfriend Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) has joined forces with his street-wise cousin Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley) in a bid to find the blonde beauty after discovering she hadn't turned up for work that day. Mark said: ''Marlon becomes more and more hysterical as the...
- 8/1/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has promised that the soap has a gripping Christmas episode lined up. The actor, who plays Marlon Dingle, appeared on This Morning today (December 3) and explained that fans can expect a mix of comedy and drama in the show's festive edition.
[Pictured: Mark Charnock on This Morning] Charnock commented: "Our Christmas Day is a belter this year. It's an absolute belter. It's also got some very, very good comedy in it, particularly from Charlotte Bellamy who plays Laurel. "There's some really funny stuff, but the drama's shocking!" Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) has been tipped to feature heavily in this year's Christmas instalments as he murders another one of the villagers in a desperate (more)...
[Pictured: Mark Charnock on This Morning] Charnock commented: "Our Christmas Day is a belter this year. It's an absolute belter. It's also got some very, very good comedy in it, particularly from Charlotte Bellamy who plays Laurel. "There's some really funny stuff, but the drama's shocking!" Cameron Murray (Dominic Power) has been tipped to feature heavily in this year's Christmas instalments as he murders another one of the villagers in a desperate (more)...
- 12/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale fans see Bernice Blackstock's return spark tensions this evening (November 21) as she finds herself at odds with Ashley and Laurel. Having settled in at The Woolpack, Bernice (Samantha Giles) begins to cause a stir when she advises Laurel to keep a distance from Gabby once she returns from her school trip, claiming that life will be too confusing for the youngster with two mums around. Bernice's suggestion doesn't go down well with a furious Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), while Ashley (John Middleton) shows where his loyalties lie (more)...
- 11/21/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale stars Charlotte Bellamy and John Middleton have insisted that they enjoy the viewer "debate" surrounding their characters' recent break-up. The pair's alter egos Laurel and Ashley Thomas split earlier this year in the climax of the soap's elder abuse storyline. Laurel has since embarked on a relationship with Marlon Dingle, having had strong feelings for the Woolpack chef for quite some time. Bellamy told Digital Spy of the ongoing storyline: "It's sad for myself and John because we don't work together as much, and we have worked together for eight years. In a way, it is like a divorce! "But at the same time, our characters have to keep evolving and changing. Even though the audience might not like it, the story creates a debate. It's great that people have different opinions, as that means they care about (more)...
- 11/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Samantha Giles has predicted that her character Bernice Blackstock will not get a warm welcome when she returns to the village. Bernice, who has links to a number of the local residents including ex-husband Ashley Thomas (John Middleton), returns to screens on Tuesday, November 20 as she arrives at The Woolpack unexpectedly. Speaking to Soaplife, Giles tipped Bernice to ruffle feathers as she aims to spend more time with her daughter Gabby, who is already struggling with Ashley's split from Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy). Giles explained: "Bernice thinks she'll just show up and everything will be fine with Gabby. She hasn't thought about the hard time Gabby's had recently, the breakdown of Ashley and Laurel's relationship and the stuff with Marlon. It must be very confusing for Gabby." She continued: "Obviously (more)...
- 11/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas is forced to say a tearful goodbye to her stepdaughter Gabby this evening (October 2). Tonight's episode sees Ashley (John Middleton) decide that Gabby should move in with him at The Woolpack, concerned about the extent of her unhappiness after she confesses that she lied about Marlon hitting her. Although Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is relieved that Gabby has cleared Marlon's name, she is devastated that the (more)...
- 10/1/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has predicted that there will be "fireworks" when Bernice Blackstock returns to the village in November. Samantha Giles recently announced that she is reprising the role of Bernice, the ex-wife of Ashley Thomas and biological mum of Gabby. Although Bellamy's character Laurel recently separated from Ashley, she still may not be pleased to see Bernice as show bosses have tipped the returnee to "really stir things up". Bellamy told Inside Soap: "Laurel will be jealous in the sense that Gabby will think Bernice is fantastic. "Laurel has suddenly become the monster in Gabby's life, so how she copes with Bernice's (more)...
- 9/26/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
It's an emotional time for Ashley Thomas on Emmerdale this evening (August 31) as he must tell his children that he won't be getting back together with Laurel. Tonight's episode sees Ashley (John Middleton) arrive at Mulberry and tell Laurel that it's time to be honest with the kids about their situation. Although Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is reluctant, Ashley stands firm as he doesn't want them find out from someone else like he had to. Sitting (more)...
- 8/30/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas shows her support for Marlon Dingle by joining him at court in tonight's (August 29) episode of the soap. Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) had previously decided to stay away to avoid going public with her new relationship, but she ultimately realises that she cannot let Marlon go through this alone. The atmosphere is tense when Laurel arrives as Rhona can't resist sniping at her, but (more)...
- 8/29/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's John Middleton has said he has been left disillusioned by Ashley and Laurel's split. Middleton admitted that he misses sharing scenes with Charlotte Bellamy, to whom he was married on-screen for seven years until their recent break-up. "I'm a bit dismayed that they've split up Charlotte and I on-screen, but you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, and that's the nature of soaps," he is quoted by Female First as saying. "In the process of change, you get some great stories." Laurel had an affair with Marlon last year (more)...
- 8/10/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's John Middleton is upset his character and on-screen wife have been split up. The actor - who plays Ashley Thomas in the ITV1 soap - will miss shooting scenes with Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), after she ran off with chef Marlon Dingle. He said: ''I'm a bit dismayed that they've split, up Charlotte and I on-screen, but you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, and that's the nature of soaps. In the process of change, you get some great stories.'' The irony is not wasted on John either, as his former vicar's character's first wife, Bernice Blackstock, also ran...
- 8/10/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle kicks off his fight for Leo this evening (August 8) as he heads to see a solicitor. Desperate to stop Paddy and Rhona from moving to New Zealand with his son, Marlon (Mark Charnock) is keen to find out where he stands legally so that he can plot the next step. Later, Marlon is grimly satisfied as he reports back to Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy), who is still supporting him every step of the way. Marlon explains that his solicitor has (more)...
- 8/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale will be revisiting the romantic spark between Laurel Thomas and Marlon Dingle in the coming weeks. The pair fell in love last year, but stopped short of embarking on a proper relationship as Laurel decided to make a go of things with husband Ashley instead. Since then, viewers have seen the Thomases hit the rocks once again due to Ashley's abuse of his father Sandy. This week's TV Times magazine has a summer preview for the soaps, in which actress Charlotte Bellamy discusses where things are heading next for her character Laurel. Confirming (more)...
- 6/19/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas is forced to sneak into his old home this evening (June 14) as he struggles to get his life back on track. Ashley (John Middleton) has spent an uncomfortable night sleeping on the church floor as he has nowhere else to go, but when Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) later pops out of Mulberry Cottage, the troubled ex-vicar makes his way inside for a secret visit. Homeless and hungry, Ashley makes himself a sandwich, but his main concern is to search through (more)...
- 6/14/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas continues trying to hide his financial troubles in Thursday night's (June 14) episode of the soap. Ashley (John Middleton) has spent the night sleeping on the church floor as he cannot afford to stay at the B&B, but he pretends that everything is fine when he sees Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) in the village. Laurel makes a hasty getaway from Ashley as she isn't wearing her wedding ring and (more)...
- 6/12/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale vicar Ashley Thomas is finally caught out this evening (April 19) as his wife Laurel witnesses his abusive behaviour for herself. Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is now deeply suspicious of her husband, so she pays a visit to Rachel Breckle (Gemma Oaten) to ask why she was so concerned over Sandy a few weeks ago. When Ashley (John Middleton) sees Laurel with Rachel, he's horrified and takes his rage out on Sandy (Freddie Jones) back at the house. After becoming increasingly threatening towards his father, Ashley completely loses control and hits him. However, he then spots that a disgusted Laurel is standing in the doorway, having seen everything...
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- 4/19/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star John Middleton has said that he wants the show's elder abuse storyline to have a positive impact. The actor, who plays troubled vicar Ashley Thomas, is urging people to ask for help if they find themselves in the same situation as his soap character. Emmerdale fans have recently seen Ashley mistreating his frail father Sandy (Freddie Jones) as he struggles to cope with the pressure of looking after him. Ashley has become particularly bad-tempered around Sandy since his marriage to Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) ran into trouble, as he fears that she will leave him if their home life isn't perfect. Middleton told Lorraine today (April 18): "The reaction has been quite varied. A lot of people my age tell me anecdotally of people they know who are saying their mum and dad are driving them up the wall. So it is being discussed, (more)...
- 4/18/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has admitted that her character Laurel Thomas cannot see a future for her marriage when she discovers husband Ashley's dark secret. Laurel receives a terrible shock next week when she witnesses Ashley (John Middleton) hitting his father Sandy (Freddie Jones), bringing the show's elder abuse storyline to a dramatic climax. Viewers will see that Laurel decides to stick around in the family home for the time being for Sandy's sake. However, Bellamy told All About Soap that there may be no hope for her relationship with Ashley. Bellamy explained: "Ashley claims he just wanted life to be perfect for Laurel. He blames her for falling in love with Marlon, even though they didn't have a full-blown affair. Ashley can't forgive Laurel for what she's done, and now Laurel realises she isn't (more)...
- 4/12/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's elder abuse storyline comes to a head next week as Laurel Thomas witnesses husband Ashley lashing out at his frail father Sandy. Upcoming episodes see Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) finally realise that all is not right between the pair, which leaves Ashley agitated as he wonders where his wife's concerns have come from. As Ashley (John Middleton) quizzes Sandy (Freddie Jones) about whether he's told Laurel anything, the village vicar becomes increasingly threatening towards his dad - before finally snapping and hitting him. However, a shocked Laurel is standing in the doorway, having seen everything. Laurel subsequently demands answers from Ashley and a furious showdown leaves their marriage in tatters. Meanwhile, a tormented Sandy stays at Edna's (more)...
- 4/10/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star John Middleton has pledged his future to the soap, confirming that he wants to carry on playing Ashley Thomas for some time to come. Ashley is currently at the centre of a hard-hitting elder abuse storyline which has seen him behaving angrily towards his frail father Sandy (Freddie Jones). Middleton, discussing the plot's future, told TV Times: "This is going to involve huge changes for Ashley, very traumatic changes. It will be the biggest thing that's happened to him in the entire time that I've been on the show. "It's very, very exciting for me as an actor, but I will be sad if his family falls apart, because I have a wonderful working relationship with Charlotte Bellamy, who plays Laurel. "I'm contracted until December this year and I hope that I'm still there after that, because I love (more)...
- 4/4/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star John Middleton has said that his character Ashley Thomas regards dad Sandy as a threat to the future of his marriage. The pair are currently at the centre of an elder abuse storyline which has seen Rachel Breckle (Gemma Oaten) express fears that Ashley is mistreating Sandy (Freddie Jones). Ashley's angry behaviour comes as he continues to struggle with the fact that his wife Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) fell in love with Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock) last year. Middleton told itv.com: "Tensions have flared to the surface recently because of what's happened between Laurel and Marlon. The thing that is deeply hurtful about that is he knows they fell in love, and Ashley's been knocked for six by that. "Ashley's been trying to make the Thomas household perfect," he continued. "You can't (more)...
- 3/23/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Rachel Breckle and Laurel Thomas have another argument over Marlon in tonight's episode of the soap. Things kick off between the pair when they become involved in a row between Ali and Nicola, who are bickering over rent. When Rachel (Gemma Oaten) thinks that Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is being patronising, she decides to give her a dressing down - pointing out that Laurel is no (more)...
- 2/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas resorts to desperate measures in tonight's episode as he tries to find out exactly what went on between Laurel and Marlon. Ashley (John Middleton) heads to the pub to confront Marlon this evening, falsely claiming that Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) has confessed to sleeping with him. When a confused Marlon (Mark Charnock) denies it, Ashley realises that he's telling (more)...
- 1/23/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas is left devastated this evening when her husband Ashley suspects that she might be carrying Marlon's baby. Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is excited in tonight's double bill as she thinks that she may be pregnant, but Ashley's reaction to her news is far from what she anticipated. Nervous and agitated, Ashley (John Middleton) begins to question whether the baby would even be his - still fearing that Laurel slept with Marlon (Mark Charnock). Laurel is crushed as she realises that Ashley still can't (more)...
- 1/19/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel and Ashley return from their break with a big decision to make in tonight's episode of the soap. Although Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) enjoyed her time away, she's still annoyed that Ashley (John Middleton) organised the trip under false pretences - and there's tension between the pair as she considers whether she really wants a new life away from the village. Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Sandy (Freddie Jones) (more)...
- 1/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actress Nicola Wheeler has admitted to stealing "quite a lot" of the outfits worn by her character Nicola King The 37-year-old has boosted her personal wardrobe with costumes intended for her alter ego, but still harbours "envy" for some of the items provided for her co-stars. "I steal quite a lot of her things!" she confessed to Pa. "There's a hair grip I wore for Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) and Ashley's (John Middleton) wedding vow renewal recently which I liked, so I took that. It's really nice. I have wardrobe envy over Laurel's clothes as well." Wheeler added that there (more)...
- 1/7/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has admitted that she does not foresee a happy ending for Laurel and Ashley Thomas. The couple are currently trying to get their troubled marriage back on track following the strain caused when Laurel fell for Marlon Dingle (Mark Charnock). However, Bellamy told Inside Soap that the pair could still split - especially as Laurel still has strong feelings for Marlon. Bellamy explained: "What's going on now between Ashley and Laurel is so dark and murky. I don't know how they can ever get their relationship back on track." She continued: "Laurel's trying to suppress and repress what she feels for Marlon, because she's focused on the future - and for her, that means her children. "Laurel blames herself for (more)...
- 1/6/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas tells Ashley that their marriage may not be worth saving in tonight's episode of the soap. With the situation between the pair still unresolved, Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) reaches breaking point as she accuses Ashley (John Middleton) of not trying hard enough to get their relationship back on track. Although Laurel acknowledges that she's to blame for their problems, (more)...
- 1/3/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale series producer Stuart Blackburn has promised that the Laurel/Ashley/Marlon love triangle will continue to "haunt" the characters and their loved ones in the New Year. Last week, viewers saw Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) and Ashley (John Middleton) renew their wedding vows, seemingly signalling the end of her 'emotional affair' with Marlon (Mark Charnock). Blackburn has now teased that the trio will struggle to cope in the aftermath of Laurel's actions, building up to a big storyline involving Ashley, his father Sandy Thomas (Freddie Jones) and Edna Birch (Shirley Stelfox) in 2012. "Marlon and Laurel were so romantic," Blackburn commented. "Its about now whether Laurel and Ashley can genuinely rebuild their relationship, whether Marlon can move on or whether the damage that Laurel's (more)...
- 12/26/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Marlon Dingle prepares to fight for Laurel Thomas in Emmerdale tonight after hearing that the day of her vow renewal has gone wrong. The Woolpack's chef is feeling depressed in this evening's double bill as it looks like he's lost Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) to Ashley (John Middleton) for good. However, he soon realises this may not be the case when Rhona informs him that a conflicted Ashley has gone Awol and left Laurel waiting at the church. Marlon (Mark Charnock) immediately jumps to the conclusion that Ashley has decided not to turn up as an act of revenge against Laurel. Deciding (more)...
- 12/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star John Middleton has admitted that his character Ashley Thomas may want "revenge" when he goes Awol on the day of his wedding vow renewal. Ashley and his wife Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) are currently planning to reaffirm their commitment to each other as they desperately try to move on from a recent relationship crisis. The couple hit the rocks earlier this year when Laurel fell for chef Marlon Dingle and considered ending her marriage to pursue a future with him. Emmerdale airs Ashley and Laurel's big day at the end of next week, but there is drama ahead when Ashley fails to turn up to the ceremony on time - leaving viewers to wonder if Laurel has been jilted by her husband. Middleton told itv.com of his alter ego's motivation: "I think Ashley's actually torn right apart by this and he doesn't know what (more)...
- 12/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has revealed that the soap's Laurel, Ashley and Marlon love triangle will be turned "upside down" in upcoming episodes. Laurel is currently preparing to renew her wedding vows with Ashley (John Middleton), despite recently considering leaving him in favour of Marlon (Mark Charnock). The pair's big day arrives at the end of next week. Emmerdale bosses are currently keeping tight-lipped over whether the vow renewal will go ahead, as a tormented Ashley considers not turning up for the event - well aware that Laurel still has feelings for Marlon. Bellamy, who plays Laurel, told itv.com of her character's future: "The story has run for about six months and it's getting more and more tense. And now it's getting to Christmas and it's a family time, and in a way it's worse (more)...
- 12/15/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas confesses her guilty secret to Nicola in Thursday night's double bill of the soap. Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) heads out to see Nicola following an argument with Ashley (John Middleton) and, in her emotional state, she starts confiding in her friend over recent events. Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) is left stunned as she hears that Laurel has been unfaithful to Ashley and almost left him for Marlon (Mark Charnock). With the vow renewal (more)...
- 12/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has admitted that she wouldn't forgive someone who'd had an emotional affair. The actress plays Laurel Thomas, who has fallen for Marlon Dingle in recent months but is convinced she hasn't cheated since they never slept together. Husband Ashley, played by John Middleton, was devastated when he discovered the situation, but insisted they go ahead with renewing their wedding vows at Christmas. Bellamy told The People that her boyfriend of 20 years would describe falling in love with someone else as "the worst (more)...
- 12/11/2011
- by By Colin Daniels
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Mark Charnock has confirmed that his character Marlon Dingle will have a massive decision to make at Christmas. Marlon still has feelings for vicar's wife Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy) but has recently kept his distance from her after she decided not to leave her husband Ashley (John Middleton) for him. However, Marlon considers laying his heart on the line once again over the festive season as the day of Laurel and Ashley's wedding vow renewals arrives. Charnock told All About Soap: "He's in bits. He goes to call Laurel, but he knows he mustn't. He just spends the day on his Xbox. Of course, Paddy and Rhona have worked it out and they confront him - and that's when Marlon breaks down and confesses all his feelings. "Rhona goes to the ceremony but comes back and (more)...
- 12/8/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel and Ashley Thomas hit the rocks as they have a showdown over Marlon in tonight's episode of the soap. When the couple set a date for their vow renewals, Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) thinks that she can finally move on from her recent confusion - but she's soon left stunned when Ashley (John Middleton) suddenly cracks and demands to know whether she has been sleeping with Marlon. Laurel protests her innocence but eventually has to come clean (more)...
- 11/22/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Marlon Dingle waits nervously in a hotel room in tonight's hour-long episode after asking Laurel Thomas to meet him. In the aftermath of his recent ultimatum, Marlon (Mark Charnock) tells Laurel that he'll be waiting for her at the Wood Park Hotel that evening. He promises that if she doesn't turn up, he'll walk away from their current situation once and for all. Unable to resist temptation, Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) makes an excuse (more)...
- 11/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Ashley Thomas loses his temper with Marlon in tonight's episode as he continues to suspect that the chef is having an affair with Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy). When Marlon (Mark Charnock) makes a joke about God in the café, Ashley (John Middleton) makes it clear that he isn't best pleased and rebukes him for his words. Seizing on the opportunity to let some of his (more)...
- 11/14/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Mark Charnock is enjoying playing someone "morally questionable". The 37-year-old actor - who portrays Marlon Dingle in the ITV1 soap - explained he relishes the challenge of seeing his alter-ego go from the village's Mr. Nice, to someone who is having an affair with the vicar's wife, Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "It's been very interesting for me to see how this whole Laurel storyline plays out. It's nice for me to play someone who is doing something morally questionable for once, because Marlon is usually such a good guy. "I'm not sure anyone has quite decided where...
- 11/13/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has explained why her character Laurel Thomas turns down a future with Marlon Dingle in next week's episodes. Laurel heads to a hotel room with Marlon next Wednesday as she considers leaving her husband Ashley (John Middleton). She has felt attracted to Marlon since the summer and both have admitted their feelings for each other. However, Laurel ultimately decides that she cannot abandon her family and returns home to Ashley, who is now well aware of her feelings for Marlon (Mark Charnock). Bellamy told Soaplife of Laurel's decision: "Reality hits. The practicalities of leaving Ashley, losing Gaby and having to leave the village hit her like a sledgehammer. She decides she must go home. She's in love with Marlon, but what do you do?" She continued: "[Ashley] (more)...
- 11/11/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Mark Charnock is enjoying playing someone "morally questionable". The 37-year-old actor - who portrays Marlon Dingle in the ITV1 soap - explained he relishes the challenge of seeing his alter-ego go from the village's Mr. Nice, to someone who is having an affair with the vicar's wife, Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy). He exclusively told Bang Showbiz: "It's been very interesting for me to see how this whole Laurel storyline plays out. It's nice for me to play someone who is doing something morally questionable for once, because Marlon is usually such a good guy. "I'm not sure anyone has quite decided where...
- 11/10/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas panics as Sandy accuses her of having an affair with Marlon in tonight's episode of the soap. Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) continues to behave suspiciously this evening as she heads off for another secret meeting with Marlon (Mark Charnock), under the pretence that she's going to see Nicola. However, Sandy has grown tired of pussyfooting around the situation and confronts Laurel outright - declaring that he knows she's cheating on Ashley (John Middleton) (more)...
- 10/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has promised that there are surprising "twists" on the way as her character Laurel Thomas's storyline with Marlon Dingle continues. Laurel recently confessed to Marlon that she has feelings for him, but insisted that she could not act on them due to her marriage and family life with village vicar Ashley (John Middleton). The pair share a kiss in tonight's episode of the soap but both agree afterwards that they should try to forget it and remain friends. Bellamy, praising the plotline, told We Love Telly: "She's a good woman, so it's nice to be a bit naughty. But sometimes it's quite uncomfortable. I always thought she was such a pure and honest woman. Now she tells lies." Asked whether (more)...
- 10/10/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas is left flustered in tonight's episode of the soap as Rachel Breckle reveals that she knows about her feelings for Marlon. As Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) continues to behave suspiciously, feisty Rachel tackles the matter head-on and makes it clear that she doesn't want Marlon to get hurt. Laurel tries to insist that the nosy newcomer has the wrong end of the stick, but Rachel's (Gemma Oaten) no fool and warns (more)...
- 10/10/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel and Marlon plot has been gathering pace this week as the pair almost locked lips in Tuesday night's episode of the soap. Next week, things go a step further as they share a passionate kiss - a moment that could change things between them forever. Mark Charnock and Charlotte Bellamy, who play the pair, have both recently noted that the storyline (more)...
- 10/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Marlon and Laurel nearly kiss after chatting candidly about their feelings in tonight's episode of the soap. As a new day dawns in the village, Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) is determined that the current situation shouldn't be allowed to go any further and cancels her plans to meet Marlon, but The Woolpack's chef can't stay away and later pays a visit to her house while Ashley (John Middleton) is out. With no distractions, the pair finally speak honestly about what's going on, agreeing that there's a spark between them but it can't go anywhere because (more)...
- 10/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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