Linda Lusardi: 'Emmerdale door is open'

Former Emmerdale star Linda Lusardi has revealed that she would consider returning to the soap in the future.

The ex-Page 3 model played Carrie Nicholls on the Yorkshire-based drama for a year, but quit the part in late 2007 because she wanted to spend more time with her family.

However, in a new interview with the North Wales Chronicle, Lusardi hinted that she would be willing to return to the role when her children Lucy, 13, and Jack, 10, are older.

Lusardi commented: "I loved Emmerdale. I did it for over a year, and it was a really good grounding for an actress because you are getting new scripts every day.

"I had to leave because of the children, we live too far away and it was not fair on them. Emmerdale has left the door open - who knows, I could go back."

The star added that taking on acting and reality show roles over the past few years has helped her to become known as more than just a model.

She said: "There are the under 20s who know me because of Dancing On Ice, Emmerdale and The Bill. People do recognise me, and ask me for autographs. That is part of being in the business."