Ella Hart (also Macey) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Emmerdale, played by Corrinne Wicks.

[1] It was revealed that the family would be that of established character Declan Macey (Jason Merrells), who first appeared in the soap in April 2010.

[1] Former Doctors actress Corrinne Wicks was cast in the role of Ella Hart, the ex-wife of Declan.

"[2] Of the family, Emmerdale series producer Gavin Blyth added: "I'm so pleased to be welcoming three superb actors to our cast at this exciting time.

The Maceys are glamorous and dynamic, and their move to the big house signals a new era at Home Farm which will see them firmly at the centre of some of our most compelling storylines.

[6] The decision to axe the character was made by freshly appointed executive producer Stuart Blackburn.

As before, Declan's business eventually takes priority and Ella feels neglected and in April 2011, a chance encounter with Mia's boyfriend, Adam Barton, leads to an affair.

Laura Morgan writing for All About Soap said she had her fingers crossed that "saucy Ella" would lead Adam very astray.

[9] Sarah Ellis writing for Inside Soap said that Ella had no morals and her affair with Adam had "disaster written all over it".

said Ella was a "dose of mischief" in Emmerdale and Wicks had played her "like a younger, naughtier Joan Collins.