'Emmerdale' Laurel, Marlon plot not a surprise, says Charlotte Bellamy

Emmerdale star Charlotte Bellamy has admitted that she wasn't surprised when she heard that her character Laurel Thomas would develop feelings for Marlon Dingle.

Laurel and Marlon have fallen for each other over the past few weeks, but Laurel is currently unwilling to take things further as she is married to village vicar Ashley.

Bellamy spoke to TV Times about her initial reaction to the plotline, explaining: "It didn't surprise me really, because a soap has to keep evolving. I think her falling in love with somebody else was inevitable, but what's really interesting is that it's somebody she's known for a decade.

"It's not about a sordid affair, it's more about the dilemma - what do you do if you fall in love with somebody else?"

Asked whether she thinks Laurel and Marlon would make a good couple, the actress replied: "I do, but why do I feel really guilty saying that? I almost feel I wouldn't want John Middleton, who plays Ashley, to hear me. Isn't that terrible? When you're in a soap couple, you feel quite loyal.

"Marlon and Laurel have been through a lot of tragedy. They're both a bit quirky and daft and could make each other very happy."

Emmerdale fans will see Marlon and Laurel almost share a kiss in next week's episodes as the storyline continues.

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