Fans thrilled over ‘iconic’ new casting announcement: ‘Emmerdale desperately needs a new female villain’
The Hollyoaks star has been cast as Jade
Fans of Emmerdale have reacted with glee to the news that Hollyoaks star Twinnie-Lee Moore will be joining the soap as ruthless boxing promoter Jade. Viewers have watched as hard-up Billy Fletcher has joined an underground fight club so as to make ends meet.
This earned him a pounding in Wednesday night’s episode, in which he turned to Mack and John for help. As John helped stitch him up, Billy revealed that he had joined an underground boxing club.
Billy’s story continues in tonight’s episode (Friday, October 11), in which boxing promoter Jade pays Billy a visit, hoping to talk him into fighting again.
Jade is played by musician and former Hollyoaks star Twinnie-Lee Moore. Twinnie played Porsche McQueen on the Channel 4 soap opera between November 2014 and December 2015.
In swapping one village for another, Twinnie’s casting has Emmerdale fans excited for the prospect of a new female villain.
Emmerdale fans rejoice as Twinnie-Lee Moore joins the soap
Reacting to news of Emmerdale’s newest villain, fans shared their enthusiasm on X.
“I wanted Emmerdale to have a new female villain! Hoping this is gonna make this Billy storyline actually interesting and she’s iconic,” wrote one excited viewer.
“Very excited for her! Great casting!” said another.
“It’s actually her it’s actually her I’m not crying I’m not crying (I’m violently sobbing and shaking o cannot believe this is happening to me),” a third exclaimed.
Indeed it is – and she makes her Emmerdale debut tonight!
Emmerdale spoilers tonight: Jade pays a visit as Billy hides his secret
As Billy continues to hide his injuries from wife Dawn, he’s determined not to fight again. But when boxing promoter Jade swings by for a visit, he finds himself tempted by the money on offer.
Will Billy fight again?
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