Emmerdale family torn apart as Jai Sharma's mum exposes secret after explosive arrival
Emmerdale will soon be rocked by the arrival of Jai Sharma's mum and will see EastEnders star Lin Blakley taking on the role.
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Georgia Sharma (played by Lin Blakley) is back in Emmerdale to ruffle feathers on the eve of her son Jai’s (Chris Bisson) wedding to Laurel Thomas (Charlotte Bellamy).
Originally played by Trudie Goodwin, the role will now be played by former EastEnders actress, Lin Blakley.
With the wedding day looming and the rift between Rishi Sharma (Bhasker Patel) and Jai showing no signs of abating, will Georgia be able to heal this fractured family?
According to producer Kate Brook, Georgia will arrive in the village with a bang as she reveals a family secret.
"We're thrilled to have an actor of Lin's calibre step into the role of the formidable Georgia," Kate began.
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"A force to be reckoned with, she'll have a secret for the Sharmas that could potentially blow their world apart."
Actress Lin Blakley added: “How lucky am I to play such a strong character as Georgia?
"So different from roles I’ve played of late. I have enjoyed every single minute.
"Gorgeous cast and crew!! And the gorgeous Dales. Thank you Emmerdale.”
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During Wednesday night's episode, Jai's mum was mentioned a lot, with Laurel encouraging her husband-to-be to call her.
"I wish I could make everything better," Laurel told Jai as she tried to comfort him. "I hate seeing you like this."
"I can't get it out of my head... in his face," Jai raged as he discussed his dad.
"Do you think you were a bit harsh storming out like that?" Laurel asked as Jai hit back: "No I was right to, he is hiding something."
"Maybe you should call your mum," Laurel suggested. "Call her, go on call her."
Despite his protests, Laurel went on: "You're going to have to speak to her at some point."
What family secret will Georgia reveal? And could it put Jai's wedding to Laurel in jeopardy?
Emmerdale airs weekdays at 7.30pm on ITV.