Real-Life Tragedy Strikes the Set
Emmerdale star Eden Taylor-Draper has opened up about the secret heartache that took place behind the scenes of Belle Dingle's wedding on the popular ITV soap. The actress revealed that the filming of the wedding scenes occurred the day after the funeral of co-star Steve Halliwell, who played her on-screen father, Zak Dingle. Halliwell passed away in December at the age of 77, and his funeral took place last month.
Wedding Drama Unfolds
The upcoming episodes of Emmerdale will showcase Belle's wedding to fiance Tom King. However, the road to their nuptials has not been smooth, with plenty of drama unfolding along the way. As the couple prepares to say "I do," they clash over their absent parents. Zak Dingle and Tom's mother, Colleen King, have both passed away, leaving a void on their special day.
Reluctantly Becoming a King
One of the major plot points in Belle and Tom's wedding is Belle's initial refusal to take Tom's surname. Given the history between the Dingles and the Kings over the years in Emmerdale, it's not surprising that Belle is hesitant to let go of her Dingle identity. However, Belle eventually relents, much to the surprise of fans and even the actress herself. Eden Taylor-Draper shared that she was initially "fuming" about her character's decision to become a King after being a Dingle for 18 years.
Concerns for the Future
Despite the joyous occasion of their wedding, viewers suspect that Belle and Tom's marriage may not be all smooth sailing. Tom has displayed worrisome behavior towards Belle in recent months, including lashing out at her during Super Soap Week. Eden Taylor-Draper hinted that there may be hidden issues in their relationship, as Belle is blinded by love and the idea of her dream wedding.
Hopes for a Happy Ending
While the future of Belle and Tom's marriage remains uncertain, James Chase, who portrays Tom, expressed his desire for their relationship to last. He hopes that Belle will finally find happiness after a string of troubled relationships. Emmerdale fans will have to tune in to find out what lies ahead for the newlyweds.
Emmerdale airs on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
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