Casualty star cast as new Emmerdale 'villain' and it's bad news for Moira and Paddy

is about to welcome a brand new farmer onto the Dales, played by esteemed actress Jaye Griffiths, A wedding, a killer discovery and a sad cancer diagnosis might be on the horizon for the soap, but the villagers are set to also receive a rude awakening from a new villain in the form of mysterious character Celia.

Celia, who clearly means business, pays Moira Dingle (Natalie J. Robb) a visit to enquire if she can rent two of her fields. Moira, however, is quick to shrug her off. Celia’s reputation precedes her as Moira isn’t keen to deal with this mysterious woman, despite the bad finances on her own farm.

It doesn't take long before Celia is causing trouble as poor vet Paddy () is brutally attacked and hospitalised by one of Celia’s guard . We soon get the measure of her true colours from her reaction to the attack.

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Producer Laura Shaw has opened up on the exciting new arrival of Jaye and explains that although “not much is known about mysterious Celia's past”, viewers will “soon start to see what this woman is truly capable of”.

She said: “We are absolutely delighted to have Jaye Griffiths joining us to play the role of Celia. Having recently taken over a nearby farm, not much is known about mysterious Celia's past before arriving on the outskirts of the village.”

Laura continued: “While Celia has a tough edge with an air of respectability, the audience, and our villagers, will soon start to see what this woman is truly capable of.”

Newcomer Jaye, who is known for her previous roles in The Bill, Casualty and Doctors said she is “delighted” with her new role.

The actor said: “I was delighted to get this role - without giving the game away she is very different to anyone I have played before and I can’t wait to really get into the heart of her storyline.”

Celia is renting a neighbouring farm in Emmerdale from Kim Tate, but with the Barton’s and Sugden’s as farming families already well established within the community there is definitely conflict on its way.

Emmerdale continues Friday at 7.30pm on ITV1 and STV or from 7.00am on ITVX and STV Player.

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