Merrells: 'Declan isn't scared of curse'

Emmerdale star Jason Merrells has admitted that his character Declan Macey has no fears about owning Home Farm, despite the estate's supposed 'curse'.

The village business has developed a poor reputation on screen after proving unlucky for a number of families over the years, including the Tate, King and Wylde clans.

Last week, Declan ensured that Home Farm left the hands of the Wyldes as his ex-wife Ella (Corinne Wicks) bought their share of the estate. The former couple's daughter Mia (Sapphire Elia) and Declan's dad Dermot (Frank Kelly) will also become permanent fixtures at the business in the weeks ahead.

Speaking of Home Farm's eventful history, Merrells told Soaplife: "A curse on Home Farm? Even if there's been one in the past, there won't be one now Declan's in charge - that's how he sees it."

He added: "Whether he's right to feel so confident, we'll just have to wait and see."

Amanda Donohoe - who played Wylde matriarch Natasha - recently told DS that she would like the bad luck to continue as the Maceys settle in.

Speaking last month, she said: "I'm so excited to see what happens! We all know what happens when you move into Home Farm! It's the curse of Home Farm! If there isn't a lot of drama surrounding the new family, I will be sadly disappointed."

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