'Emmerdale' star pleased with toyboy plot

Emmerdale star Corrinne Wicks has praised her character Ella Hart's new toyboy storyline.

Ella is to embark on an affair with Adam Barton in an upcoming plot, pursuing her daughter's boyfriend because she feels ignored by partner Declan Macey.

Speaking to Take It Easy about Ella's forthcoming infidelity, Wicks explained: "She's not doing it for love or even for the sex - she's doing it for the attention. Even though Declan isn't ignoring her intentionally, he thinks now she's back he doesn't have to woo her anymore. But Ella still wants the romance and excitement, so she falls into this thing."

Asked whether she was shocked when she heard about the plot twist, the actress replied: "Not especially, as when I got the part they tipped me off there was going to be something along the lines of a relationship with a younger man. It's a lovely storyline to be given and hopefully we'll get to see another side to Ella's character."

Wicks added that she is still learning new things about her character and believes viewers will do likewise as the new storyline progresses.

Discussing how she has settled into the role of Ella, she said: "I'm still finding her really, and this is the first big challenge that she's had, so I think we'll learn a lot more about her through this. Generally I'm feeling much more comfortable with playing Ella now, and I certainly don't feel like the new girl anymore."

Former Doctors star Wicks joined the cast of Emmerdale late last year.

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