Amelia Flanagan finishes her GCSEs and declares: ‘Over and out’
The April Windsor actress was supported by fans
Amelia Flanagan, who plays April Windsor in Emmerdale has informed fans she’s finished her GCSE exams and according to the family social media page is “over and out”.
Fan-favourite Amelia has been on the soap since March 2014 and given she’s grown up on screen, her recent online activity has left fans surprised – they still think of her as a little girl.
But she’s all grown up and celebrating the summer after her huge achievement.
Emmerdale actress Amelia Flanagan finishes exams
It was Amelia’s mum, Rachel, who shared the news with the family’s 32K followers. She wrote: “GCSEs over and out…” followed by a sunshine emoji and sunglasses and a palm tree.
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Fans quickly commented: “Bet you smashed it you’re a very intelligent girl.”
“Yay, enjoy your summer,” said another.
Someone else said: “Congratulations Amelia, now it’s time for you to enjoy your summer. I bet you did brilliant in your GCSEs as you’re a bright young lady. All the best for your future career.”
But the news may have come as a shock to some fans who are often questioning her age. Amelia was just five years old when she joined Emmerdale in March 2014. Her alter ego, April was four.
Indeed, back in February, Amelia posted about having said ‘yes to the dress’. It sent fans into a spin because some thought she was getting married!
The Flanagan family’s social media account posted a picture of Amelia outside what looked like a bridal store. She was holding a sign that said: “I said yes!”, which is a popular way for brides to announce they’ve chosen their wedding dress following the television series’ of the same name.
“I legit thought OMG she’s getting married!” exclaimed one stunned follower. Another said: “OMG, I can’t believe she’s that age already!”
Of course, Amelia wasn’t getting hitched. She was just picking her prom dress!
And now the actress has recently celebrated her 16th birthday. She was born on June 6 2008.
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Amelia stuns on 16th birthday
She celebrated her big birthday in style with a party and a huge-light up 16. She wore a stunning floor-length blue gown, and beamed for the cameras.
Her Emmerdale co-stars shared the love, with Mandy Dingle actress Lisa Riley cheering: “HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOVELY. Hope you have the most wonderful party.”
Others including Daisy Campbell (Amelia Spencer), Dean Andrews (Will Taylor), Amy Walsh (Tracy Robinson) and Karen Blick (Lydia Dingle) also added their birthday wishes.
Also in attendance at the party were her Coronation Street star siblings, Bella and William Flanagan who play Hope Dobbs and Joseph Brown on the cobbles.
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