February 11th 2025.
The Emmerdale team had every reason to celebrate on a recent evening, as they took home some major wins at the prestigious TV Choice Awards. The cast looked stunning as they walked the red carpet, and their hard work paid off when they won two out of three soap awards. It was a well-deserved recognition for the Yorkshire-based soap, which has had a dramatic year in the Dales.
The first award to be announced was the coveted Best Soap award, and Emmerdale beat out tough competition from EastEnders, Coronation Street, and Doctors to take home the trophy. It was a testament to the show's gripping storylines, from the heart-wrenching death of Heath Hope at the beginning of the year to April Windsor's terrifying experience after running away from home. The show's success was further cemented when actress Beth Cordingly won the Best Newcomer award for her portrayal of the fiery and troubled Ruby Fox-Miligan.
Ruby caused quite a stir when she first arrived in the village as Caleb Miligan's estranged wife. She wasted no time in stirring up drama, whether it was exposing Caleb's affair with Tracy Shankley, getting into a hit and run with Ethan, or feuding with Moira Dingle. But as viewers got to know her, they couldn't help but root for her, especially when her troubled past was revealed. Ruby's ongoing storyline has revolved around her opening up about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her father as a teenager. And just when things couldn't get any more shocking, she discovered that her daughter, Steph, was actually her husband's biological daughter and not his own.
But the drama didn't just stay on-screen for the Emmerdale team. The show's success was overshadowed by news of budget cuts for the upcoming year. Starting in 2026, Emmerdale and Coronation Street will air only five episodes per week instead of six, with each episode being 30 minutes long. This decision was based on audience research and will result in up to 75 job losses across the two shows. However, to mark the changes, both soaps will air a never-before-seen stunt during a week of special episodes.
Despite this challenging time, the Emmerdale team had something else to celebrate when Corrie actor Peter Ash won the Best Soap Performance award for his role as Paul Foreman. Paul's final storyline on the cobbles saw him battling with a motor neurone disease diagnosis, and viewers were moved by his journey as his condition worsened.
As the soap world continues to change and evolve, the Emmerdale team remains dedicated to delivering captivating storylines and top-notch performances. And with their recent wins at the TV Choice Awards, it's clear that their efforts have not gone unnoticed. Fans can't wait to see what's in store for the beloved soap in the coming year and are eagerly anticipating more shocking twists and turns.
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