Natalie Anderson to stay with Emmerdale

Natalie Anderson, Alicia Metcalfe in Emmerdale, has signed a new year-long contract to remain with the Leeds-based Yorkshire production.
The actress recently spent six months out of the saga when her character was sent to prison. In real-life the reason was maternity leave.

 “I was nervous [about returning]. I’ve been through a massive life change and it felt like I was starting again.” She told The Star, adding, “Obviously I miss [baby Freddie] like mad and I miss my husband but the storyline itself really has played with my emotions.
 
“I was thrown in at the deep end. It was quite strange but at the same time I surprised myself how quickly I reverted back to that work mentality.

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“I would happily stay in Emmerdale for as long as they will have me.” She added she was “thrilled” with her new 12-month-contract.

Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV, UTV and STV