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Emmerdale will welcome a legendary music star and actor to the ITV soap later this year.

Bosses have confirmed Aussie fave Jason Donovan will make a cameo appearance in Emmerdale. The star, 57, who made his name in soap Neighbours, has already filmed his scenes in Leeds.

When he appeared, Jason performed one of his classic hits to a packed out Woolpack pub set as a surprise for Lydia Dingle - played by Karen Blick. Jason Donovan said: “I’m incredibly excited to have been asked to make a cameo appearance in Emmerdale as myself.

“Filming was great fun and all of the cast and crew were extremely welcoming. Singing in the Woolpack set was definitely an experience I won't forget.”

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added: "We were delighted that Jason agreed to join us for this episode. Not only is Lydia Dingle a big fan of his, there was a real buzz on set that day.

“I hope the viewers enjoy his cameo as much as the Emmerdale family did." Down the years,...

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