Emmerdale teases festive proposal as cast are joined by Dancing on Ice legends for Christmas special

Emmerdale has teased a festive proposal - with the help of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. The ice skating legends are set to guest star in the ITV soap this Christmas and a first-look picture of them with some of the cast hint they may be in their natural habitat.

Filming for the scenes has already taken place on location in Leeds and the Olympic gold medal winners and Dancing on Ice judges have reunited on ice to help a well-loved Emmerdale character with a marriage proposal this festive season.

Torvill and Dean have been seen in a snap from filming and can be seen alongside Emmerdale stars Dominic Brunt (Paddy Kirk), Mark Charnock (Marlon Dingle), Eden Taylor-Draper (Belle Dingle), Roxy Shahidi (Leyla Cavanagh), Joe-Warren Plant (Jacob Gallagher) and James Chase (Tom King).

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Christopher said of appearing in Emmerdale: "It is amazing being here. We have jumped from watching Emmerdale on TV to being in a scene. From the screen to the scene. I’m loving it." Jayne added: "I can’t wait to watch the episode that we are going to be in. It will be surreal sitting at home watching it."

Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw also commented: "We are delighted to welcome Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as our very special guests to Emmerdale. Torvill and Dean certainly promise to bring the Christmas magic sparkle to the show."

Emmerdale hasn't confirmed who will be involved in the proposal or how it comes about just yet but Roxy will soon be seeing more of Jayne and Chris as she's set to take to the ice in the New Year after signing up to Dancing On Ice 2024.

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