That same month, Martelle Edinborough debuted as Suzy Merton, a love interest for Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick).
He was introduced as the son of established former character Pierce Harris (Jonathan Wrather), who is in prison due to murdering Graham Foster (Andrew Scarborough).
Justin Harp of Digital Spy wrote that Marcus arrives in the fictional village with his own traumatic experiences from living with Pierce, who abused his mother.
[4] Producer Kate Brooks said that Marcus' arrival will "ruffle a few feathers and flutter a few hearts in the village" and confirmed that viewers would soon realise that he is more than the son of Pierce.
[6] Mary was described by Digital Spy's Hannah Bird as a "no nonsense" character and noted that Rhona feels as though she can never live up to her expectations.
[6] Her arrival initially unsettles Rhona as she feels there is a hidden agenda and treats her with suspicion, while other villagers "welcome her with open arms, finding her wit endearing".
"[6] Producer Laura Shaw was thrilled to welcome Jameson into the cast, noting that her experience in the industry would be "a fabulous asset to the show".
[6] On the character, Shaw added that she is intelligent, witty and complex and that for Rhona, "there won't ever be a dull moment whilst her domineering mother is around".
She also noted Jameson's former experience on the soap, having played Sharon Crossthwaite in 1973, a cousin of Annie Sugden (Sheila Mercier).
Viewers were initially wary of Mary's intentions upon her arrival, but quickly into her tenure, she was dubbed a fan favourite whose wit and nerve was found entertaining.
[12] She was introduced as a love interest for Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick)[13] On her casting on the soap, Edinborough said: "My feet haven't quite touched the ground yet, I'm still on this massive cloud high up in the sky, but it's been going really, really good.
[13] Christopher "Kit", played by Thoren Ferguson,[14] is Marlon Dingle's (Mark Charnock) physiotherapist that helps him in his recovery following his stroke.
[17] She was introduced as the daughter of Charles (Kevin Mathurin) and Esme (Eva Fontaine), and the younger sister of Ethan (Emile John).
She has various feuds, including spats with her family, Manpreet Sharma (Rebecca Sarker), Rhona Goskirk (Zoë Henry) and her bosses at the Woolpack.
[20] However, Metro writer Sue Haasler appreciated that she is "a headstrong young woman who insists on making her own decisions in life".
A spokesperson said that Peter had enjoyed her time on Emmerdale, but due to wanting to play different roles, she had made the decision to leave.
[23] Clementine "Clemmie" Reed, portrayed by Mabel Addison[24] is the daughter of Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley)'s friend Beth and her ex-boyfriend Alex Moore (Liam Boyle).
After Beth died, Dawn finds Clemmie sleeping in a dog basket in a friend's kitchen, which leads to her taking her home to care for her.
However, a few months later, Dawn discovers that she's pregnant, which Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) reveals out loud at Home Farm, which Clemmie hears and causes her to feel unwanted and run away,[25] however Nicky Miligan (Lewis Cope) finds and brings her home, making him hero of the hour, to Gabby's dismay due to him recently jilting him before their wedding.
First, he called social services reporting Amelia as an unfit parent and then cons Noah out of the savings that his aunt, Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell) kept for him, in order to remain a part of Esther's life.
[26] Darren Walker, portrayed by Kyle Pryor, made his first appearance on 7 December 2022 when he meets with Kim Tate (Claire King) to discuss the set up of her new stud farm.
[28] He was introduced as a male nanny who attends an interview for a job caring for Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) and Dawn Fletcher's (Olivia Bromley) children at Home Farm.
In April 2023, in an unannounced twist, it was revealed that Nicky is son of Caleb Miligan (William Ash), and the grandson of Frank Tate (Norman Bowler) and Faith Dingle (Sally Dexter).