Iconic TV star admits Emmerdale character almost got axed but was saved by major decision.

Paula Lane has been captivating audiences as Ella Forster in the popular soap opera Emmerdale. Her character has sparked controversy in the village since her arrival earlier this year. However, Paula recently revealed that Ella's journey almost came to a dramatic end.

As fans may recall, the villagers turned against Ella when it was revealed that she had killed her best friend at the young age of 11. This revelation also caused a rift between Ella and her partner, Dr. Liam Cavanagh. However, things took a surprising turn when Ella discovered she was pregnant with Liam's baby, bringing the couple closer together.

But according to Paula, things could have turned out differently for Ella if it weren't for a recent car accident. "I think she was on her way out," Paula shared. "But then she found out about the pregnancy, and that brought her back. However, now that she has no car, which was her lifeline, she feels like she has nothing left."

After her accident, Ella was offered a room at the beauty salon by Mandy Dingle, which has given her a reason to stay in the village. As for her pregnancy, Ella is currently carrying her and Liam's baby.

Paula, who is best known for her role as Kylie Platt on Coronation Street, admits that she only found out about Ella's dark past a bit after she started filming for the show. "I don't think it was even part of the plan when I filmed my entrance," she shared. "It was probably decided about a month in, but the writers did a brilliant job of making it all fit together."

She continued, "You could see hints of how she tried to suppress her true self. But now that the secret is out, anything could happen. That's what makes Ella such an exciting character to play."

Upcoming episodes will see Ella in a heated confrontation with Wendy Posner. Paula teased, "I don't think she's ever been as unhinged as she is in that scene. Has she completely lost it, or is she putting on a front for a reason?"

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