Bradley Riches joins the cast of Emmerdale

Bradley Riches has joined the cast of Emmerdale.

Bradley’s character will be a new regular in the soap, although bosses have not yet revealed who he will be playing.

Bradley Riches said:

”I’m beyond excited to be joining Emmerdale! It’s a real bucket list moment for me, especially since it was my grandad’s favourite soap, I just know he’d be over the moon. Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming, and the village is even more amazing in real life. I absolutely love my character (though I can’t spill too much just yet!), and I’m just so grateful for this opportunity. I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store…”

The actor is best known for his role in Heartstopper and for appearing in the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother.

This week, he will begin filming in the Dales, and in May, he will appear on screen.

Emmerdale producer, Laura Shaw, said:

“We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Bradley to the Emmerdale family. Bradley brings a wealth of talent and his warmth, wit and charisma makes him perfect for this new Emmerdale role. We have some wonderful stories for him to play and we can’t wait for the audience to see Bradley bring his new character bursting into life on screen.“

Further details of his character will be revealed in the coming weeks.