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Craig Jones

Emmerdale's first Christmas 2023 storyline confirmed with a major new arrival in the village

Emmerdale has given a hint of the soap’s first Christmas 2023 major storyline.

Emmerdale viewers have recently found out Dawn Fletcher, played by Olivia Bromley, is pregnant. Jay Kontzle plays dad-to-be Billy.

Acting star Olivia has addressed her character currently being 16 weeks pregnant and what it could mean for a Christmas in the village - with a likely festive. Speaking to the Metro, Olivia said: “I was quite enthusiastic to be honest, I think it’s a really nice change of dynamic for Dawn.

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“As an actor, it’s going to be quite interesting because I haven’t had a baby so that’s going to be quite a challenge really to do all the things that are involved.

I think it will be a meaty storyline. There are a lot of twists and turns, it will be good for us as actors to play that dynamic.”

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We will keep you posted on any other major Emmerdale Christmas storylines when we know more.

You can visit our Emmerdale homepage to find the latest gossip about the soap and its stars.

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