June 27th 2024.
Spending an evening with the talented and beloved Claire King? Yes, please! The iconic actress, known for her role as Kim Tate in Emmerdale, will be gracing our screens in an upcoming ITV special. This will be the first in a series of live events called 'Audience with...' where fans will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with their favorite soap stars. And who better to kick off this exciting series than the 62-year-old Claire King herself?
In an exclusive interview with This Morning's Queen of Soaps, Sharon Marshall, Claire shared her thoughts on being a part of one of the country's biggest soaps. "Playing Kim Tate has been an incredible experience for me," she said. "To have the chance to portray such a powerful character is a gift for any actor, and I consider myself very lucky to have this opportunity." She also added, "I must admit, I have a soft spot for Kim and I can't wait to see what she'll be up to next!"
But that's not all - Claire will also be meeting fans in person at the event, which will take place in our home county of Yorkshire. "I am thrilled to be able to connect with the viewers of Emmerdale in such a special way," she shared. "As Sharon says, it might just be a wild evening!"
For those who may not know, Claire first joined the ITV soap as the infamous 'super b***h' Kim back in 1989. Her character, along with the Tate family, was introduced to modernize the show. During her initial stint, Kim caused quite a stir with her numerous affairs and faked her own death. She even witnessed her husband Frank's untimely demise, making sure he was really dead by checking her makeup in a compact mirror.
After a 19-year absence, Claire made her grand return to the series in 2018. Currently, her character is dealing with the return of her estranged husband's ex-wife, Rose Jackson, who has moved into their family home. And as viewers may have already discovered, Rose is working with Ruby Fox-Miligan to break up Kim and Will's marriage, with Ruby taking control of Home Farm and Rose supporting her daughter Dawn through the turmoil.
It's no surprise that Kim has been dubbed the ultimate 'super b***h' on the show. But in a recent interview, Claire joked that she doesn't think anyone can match Kim's fierceness. "I don't think there are many people in the world who can stand up to Kim!" she playfully shared with Inside Soap Magazine. "She's like a lioness protecting her family, and if anyone threatens them, she'll pounce. So I'd be quite afraid if I were Rose trying to invade Kim's territory."
However, fans may soon get to see a different side of Kim as Claire teased the return of her mischievous and sassy side. "Playing nice Kim adds layers and another dimension to her character, but naughty Kim is always more fun with her witty one-liners," she revealed. "I have a feeling the audience is eagerly awaiting the return of naughty Kim, and they might just get their wish soon."
We can't wait to see what this talented actress has in store for us in the upcoming event and on our screens as the feisty Kim Tate. An exciting and wild evening is definitely in store for all of us!
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