Coronation Street star pops up in Emmerdale as viewers work out dodgy 'setup'

Emmerdale viewers were stunned on Tuesday evening when they immediately recognised the drug dealer who was chasing Sandra for money.

The latest episode of the ITV soap saw Sandra confronted by a very angry man named Terry, who claims she owes him £4,000.

Sandra's daughter Liv decided to step in and agreed to get the cash for Terry and meet him in the village - but Vinny tried to convince her otherwise.

Terry was quick to tell Vinny to be quiet, and stormed out of the flat as Sandra thanked her daughter for helping her.

Despite the dramatic scene, viewers were more distracted by Terry's appearance.

Emmerdale viewers were stunned on Tuesday evening when they immediately recognised the drug dealer who was chasing Sandra for money (ITV)

Taking to Twitter, one person wrote: "I recognise Terry from somewhere # Emmerdale."

Another said: "I've 100 percent seen that guy from somewhere before but cannot remember where #emmerdale," while a third tweeted: "Terry's been someone dodgy before here or corrie I think #Emmerdale."

Terry is played by actor Neil Bell who has acted in Coronation Street as well as Downton Abbey and The Bill.

Terry is played by Neil Bell who has previously starred in Coronation Street and Downton Abbey (ITV)

He appeared as an extra in Corrie in 2001 and 2008 before returning in 2011 as Billy Matheson.

Neil later rejoined the ITV soap in 2020 playing the role of Mick Chaney.

Emmerdale fans figured out that Terry wasn't really hounding Sandra, they were actually working together.

"This incident is a setup! #Vinny #Liv #Sandra #Terry #Emmerdale," one person tweeted, while another said: "The not so charming Terry is in cahoots with the even less charming Sandra #Emmerdale."

Liv and Vinny Dingle have no idea that Sandra is scamming them out of their money (ITV)

And sure enough, they were right, as the episode ended with the pair meeting up in secret as Sandra revealed her true plans for Liv.

"Told you it would be easy, like taking candy from a baby," Sandra told Terry as she spoke about them getting enough money to go on holiday to Las Vegas.

"I know Liv better than anyone, I know how to play her, she's a pushover Terry. If this goes according to plan, I'll rinse that girl for everything she's got," she added.

Got any theories or thoughts on the storyline? Let us know in the comments section below.

Emmerdale airs weeknights at 7:30pm on ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.