Emmerdale's Liam Fox and Dan Spencer

Amelia Spencer’s just turned 18, with her birthday being on 31st August. But, one person who will be missing from her celebrations is Dan Spencer.

Yes, Amelia’s dad – Dan – is currently doing time in prison after punching a super creepy online stalker of Amelia’s so hard that he killed him. He’s serving an eight year stint inside for the manslaughter of Lloyd.

But, what exactly happened for Dan to turn into a killer? And, what is Emmerdale actor Liam Fox up to now? Here’s all the goss!

Emmerdale's Dan is serious
Dan is doing eight years inside (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Dan Spencer’s doing time

Last August, Dan Spencer switched the Dales for prison as he was sentenced to eight years behind bars. Whilst Dan may’ve seemed like a super unlikely villain, one single punch switched up his fate.

Starting work at the salon, Amelia soon started uploading online beauty tutorials last year. But, she was soon put in danger when an online fan – Lloyd – started turning up at the salon, stalking her.

Trying to protect Amelia, Dan then punched Lloyd to the ground. However, this single punched proved to be fatal.

Dan had initially made out that he’d been the hero who saved Lloyd’s life but was eventually charged. He was then sentenced to eight years for the manslaughter of Lloyd, with Amelia later moving out of the family home with Esther and moving into the Woolpack thanks to Chas’ kindness.

Emmerdale's Liam Fox is serious
It’s been a year since Liam left the soap (Credit: ITV)

What is Emmerdale star Liam Fox up to nowadays?

It’s almost been a whole year since Dan left the Dales so you might be wondering what Liam Fox has gotten up to since his soap exit.

Well, Liam’s actually switched up things a little bit and has traded the small screen for the stage.

He’s currently starring in the stage version of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on its UK tour, playing the role of Grandpa Potts.

Liam recently celebrated the tour’s 100th show, enjoying bringing joy to theatre-goers across the nation!

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