Actress Gemma Atkinson, who previously starred in Casualty and Hollyoaks, is set to join the Emmerdale cast.
According to reports, the 30-year-old will play the role of Bob Hope’s daughter Carly.
Speaking to The Sun, an insider said: “She will make a great addition to the cast”.
Gemma Atkinson is set to join Emmerdale
Actress Rebecca Ryan previously played the role of Carly, appearing on the soap in 2001 and 2006.
Fans of I’m A Celebrity may recognise Gemma as she took part in the 2007 series.
Gemma is well known for her roles as Lisa Hunter in Hollyoaks and Tamzin Bayle in Casualty.