'Emmerdale' actress Nicola Wheeler refused to quit a storyline in which her character had a miscarriage despite being pregnant herself. The 40-year-old actress, who plays Nicola King in the ITV soap, is expecting her first child with partner Matt and has confessed she was offered the chance to quit the emotional storyline but decided to go ahead with it. She shared: '''Emmerdale' would have changed the storyline if I wasn't Ok with it, which was really nice. But you have a responsibility. ''Being pregnant is my private life but I'm hired as an actor to perform what they give me. ''And I do think...
- 2/23/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Nicola Wheeler is pregnant. The 'Emmerdale' actress - whose on-screen character Nicola King found out she was expecting in December last year - took to her Twitter account to confirm the news and revealed she only has a ''couple of weeks'' until she gives birth. She tweeted: ''Thanks for all your congratulations still got a couple of weeks until arrives. Unless he/she gets impatient (sic)'' According to the Daily Express Online, the 40-year-old actress is to start her maternity leave and has already filmed her leaving scenes on the ITV soap, but it is not yet known how King - who...
- 2/18/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
A 3-year-old girl who starred on Emmerdale as a baby has died after her dress caught alight on a gas fire. Sophie Firth, who appeared as Jimmy and Nicola King's daughter Angelica for three months in 2009, passed away on Tuesday (December 11) after nine days in hospital, the Daily Mail reports. Firth was at her grandmother's home when the tragic accident occurred on December 2. She and her family were staying at the house in Skellow, South Yorkshire while their own nearby residence was being renovated.
Pictured: Sophie Firth with her on-screen Emmerdale parents Nicola Wheeler and Nick Miles in 2009. Reports suggest (more)...
Pictured: Sophie Firth with her on-screen Emmerdale parents Nicola Wheeler and Nick Miles in 2009. Reports suggest (more)...
- 12/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Nicola Wheeler has spoken about the upcoming Emmerdale Live episode, saying that the cast was "devastated" to find out about the death of a major character. Talking to Ok, Wheeler - who plays Nicola King - said that it was a shock to find out which of the soap's main characters would bow out permanently during the 40th anniversary celebrations. "We were devastated when we found out who it was," she added. Wheeler also admitted that she is nervous about the implications of the episode being broadcast live. "Sometimes if I forget a line, I swear," she said. "I'm (more)...
- 10/10/2012
- by By Beth Curtis
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nicola King is left fearing for her job at Home Farm in tonight's (September 25) episode of the soap. Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) has been helping best friend Laurel Thomas by covering up her rent arrears, but she finds herself under pressure this evening as Declan Macey (Jason Merrells) notices the discrepancy in the accounts. Thinking on her feet, Nicola falsely claims that she has merely been keeping the money in the safe - but this leads to more problems as Declan knows it's (more)...
- 9/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nicola Wheeler has revealed that her character suffers more marital problems with husband Jimmy. Her alter ego, also called Nicola, originally split with Jimmy King (Nick Miles) when Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva) manipulated his lost memory. In the coming weeks, Jimmy and Nicola decide they do not want any more children, but neither do they want to take the necessary action. Wheeler told Soaplife: "She believes there's no risk with a vasectomy. Whereas taking the pill is open to human error [her own], as well as possible (more)...
- 3/24/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nicola King embarks on a plan to cheer up husband Jimmy in tonight's (March 8) double bill of the soap, but it soon backfires. Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) is concerned after Rodney (Patrick Mower) lets her know that Jimmy is feeling unwanted by her, so she decides to resolve the matter by surprising her partner on one of his haulage runs - wearing only a coat and stilettos! However, as Nicola heads off on her secret mission, she's left stranded in the middle of nowhere as Jimmy (Nick Miles) has forgotten to fill the car up with petrol. Later, Jimmy panics (more)...
- 3/8/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent and Emmerdale's Nicola Wheeler have announced their support for this year's Race for Life. The pair, who play Sophie Webster and Nicola King on their respective soaps, are encouraging women to unite and join the fight against cancer by taking part in one of this summer's events. Vincent commented: "Almost everyone's life is touched by cancer at some point, so Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is a brilliant way to get your girls together and make a real difference to help beat this awful disease. "Not only will you have loads of fun, but you will also be joining the biggest fight against cancer this summer."
Wheeler added: "Every two minutes, someone in the UK is told they have cancer and it touches so many lives. I've known far too many people young and old, (more)...
Wheeler added: "Every two minutes, someone in the UK is told they have cancer and it touches so many lives. I've known far too many people young and old, (more)...
- 3/7/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale newcomer Megan Macey makes her arrival in the village in Tuesday night's episode of the soap. As Declan (Jason Merrells) ploughs ahead with his plans for a music festival, Charity (Emma Atkins) and Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) both angle for a job organising it - with the rivalry between them turning catty. However, both women are in for a shock when Megan (Gaynor Faye) turns up at Home Farm and Declan announces that she has landed the position. (more)...
- 2/20/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Patrick Mower has revealed that he is keen for his character Rodney Blackstock to be more prominent on screen this year. The actor admitted that he would like to see new romance on the horizon for Rodney, who is currently involved in a storyline with scheming Carl King (Tom Lister) after being employed by him at the Emmerdale Haulage firm. Mower told Inside Soap: "Rodney has been on the back-burner for some time now. I think we should see more of him this year. It'd be nice if he met a wealthy lady - Rodney is happy when he's a millionaire!" Asked whether he would like Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy (Nick Miles) to make Rodney a grandparent again, he replied: "I don't really want that to happen. But I've (more)...
- 1/13/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel and Ashley return from their break with a big decision to make in tonight's episode of the soap. Although Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) enjoyed her time away, she's still annoyed that Ashley (John Middleton) organised the trip under false pretences - and there's tension between the pair as she considers whether she really wants a new life away from the village. Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Sandy (Freddie Jones) (more)...
- 1/11/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actress Nicola Wheeler has admitted to stealing "quite a lot" of the outfits worn by her character Nicola King The 37-year-old has boosted her personal wardrobe with costumes intended for her alter ego, but still harbours "envy" for some of the items provided for her co-stars. "I steal quite a lot of her things!" she confessed to Pa. "There's a hair grip I wore for Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) and Ashley's (John Middleton) wedding vow renewal recently which I liked, so I took that. It's really nice. I have wardrobe envy over Laurel's clothes as well." Wheeler added that there (more)...
- 1/7/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale couple Jimmy and Nicola King will be confronted by "a blast from the past" in 2012, series producer Stuart Blackburn has revealed. The pair have overcome a turbulent year in which they came close to divorcing when Jimmy (Nick Miles) left Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) for ex-fiancée Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva), who exploited his amnesia for her own ends. Blackburn claimed that Nicole and Jimmy's happiness will be short-lived though, as someone or something from their past returns to "stir things up". "Jimmy and Nicola, there's some great adventures for them coming up," Blackburn said in a 2012 preview video. "I think Nicola's going to put her foot down on certain issues. "There's a couple of surprises coming up and maybe a wee blast from the past just to stir things up a little (more)...
- 12/27/2011
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Laurel Thomas confesses her guilty secret to Nicola in Thursday night's double bill of the soap. Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) heads out to see Nicola following an argument with Ashley (John Middleton) and, in her emotional state, she starts confiding in her friend over recent events. Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) is left stunned as she hears that Laurel has been unfaithful to Ashley and almost left him for Marlon (Mark Charnock). With the vow renewal (more)...
- 12/13/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nicola King isn't impressed by Jimmy's attempts to play the knight in shining armour in tonight's episode of the soap. When Sam informs Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) that there are youths hanging around the front of Home Farm, she goes off to sort out the problem - but Jimmy soon ends up following her as he fears that she's heading into danger. Nicola argues with Jimmy (Nick Miles) when he catches up with her at the estate, insisting (more)...
- 9/19/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actress Nicola Wheeler has confirmed that fans will soon see her character's feisty side re-emerge. The star's alter ego Nicola King has appeared downtrodden in recent months following Kelly Windsor's (Adele Silva) successful scheme to steal away her husband Jimmy. Although amnesiac Jimmy (Nick Miles) has since seen Kelly's true colours, a reunion for him and Nicola still seems off the cards - even after more of Jimmy's memories return late next week. Speaking to All About Soap on the pair's future, Wheeler explained: "Deep down, Nicola wishes there could be a way around it, but it's not about hurt pride anymore - it's about trust. Jimmy slept with Kelly. And as much as Nicola still loves (more)...
- 5/12/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has claimed that there is no guarantee her character Nicola King will want husband Jimmy back as the soap's current amnesia storyline continues. The Kings are currently at the centre of a love triangle with a difference on screen as Jimmy (Nick Miles) has found himself increasingly drawn to his manipulative ex-fiancée Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva) after losing his memory. Nicola is currently embroiled in a fight for Jimmy's affections, determined to make sure that Kelly does not succeed in stealing her confused husband. However, speaking to Inside Soap about the plot's future, (more)...
- 4/6/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Nicola Wheeler has admitted that she is grateful for the chance to portray the innocent party in her current Emmerdale storyline. The actress's feisty character Nicola King was left devastated in last night's episodes after learning that her husband Jimmy (Nick Miles) no longer knows her because he is suffering from amnesia. In the coming weeks, Jimmy's ex-fiancée Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva) is expected to throw another spanner in the works when she starts taking advantage of his condition by trying to win him back. Speaking on Lorraine about Nicola and Jimmy's struggles, Wheeler joked: "I think most men would say that Jimmy is lucky to have forgotten her! But for once, Nicola's the good guy. She never gets a storyline where she is the good guy, but [here] she's the good guy. It's something new to play." (more)...
- 3/4/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale stars Nick Miles and Nicola Wheeler have revealed a twist ahead in Jimmy King's amnesia storyline, confirming that the haulage driver will start deceiving wife Nicola following his memory loss. Nicola's relationship with Jimmy is due to be rocked later this week when doctors reveal that he has suffered a head injury and no longer knows who he is. As the married couple try to get their romance back on track in the following weeks, Jimmy's ex-fiancée Kelly Windsor - who caused the blow to his head - will make a reappearance in the village to speak to Jimmy. Miles - who plays Jimmy (more)...
- 2/28/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nick Miles has revealed that life becomes "very dark" for his character Jimmy King after he loses his memory in a forthcoming storyline. Jimmy's loved ones are currently panicking on screen because he is missing following his mysterious trip to Peterborough. However, viewers are aware that he was knocked out cold by ex-fiancée Kelly Windsor (Adele Silva) during a heated confrontation in the city. In next week's episodes, Jimmy's wife Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and brother Carl (Tom Lister) discover that he has been found alive and is being treated at a hospital in Nottingham. However, there is a surprise twist in store when doctors report that he is suffering from acute amnesia and has no idea of who he is nor what happened to him. Speaking to Digital Spy about Jimmy's reunion with Nicola and Carl, Miles explained: (more)...
- 2/25/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has discussed the soap's forthcoming amnesia storyline, admitting that her character Nicola King takes the wrong approach with husband Jimmy when he loses his memory. The actress's feisty alter ego is currently deeply worried on screen as Jimmy has disappeared without explanation. However, there is relief all around in next week's episodes when police reveal that Jimmy (Nick Miles) has been found alive and is being treated at a hospital in Nottingham. Later, when Nicola arrives at the hospital, she receives the unexpected news that Jimmy has lost his memory due to a head injury - leaving her devastated. Speaking to Inside Soap, Wheeler explained: "It seems that he's basically forgotten everything that (more)...
- 2/24/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nicola King faces a distressing mystery in next week's episodes when her husband Jimmy disappears in strange circumstances. While viewers are about to see Kelly Windsor knock Jimmy unconscious and abandon him following an argument in Peterborough, Nicola has no idea about his recent meetings with his former fiancée and is sick with worry when he fails to return home. As the days progress, Nicola is forced to consider the possibility that Jimmy has another woman, before events take a more disturbing turn... Here, actress Nicola Wheeler - who plays Nicola - discusses the storyline in a quick Q&A. What does Nicola think when Jimmy goes missing?
"She thinks he's sulking because they've been rowing a lot because they're planning on having another baby. Nicola doesn't think Jimmy has been around a lot, and obviously he (more)...
"She thinks he's sulking because they've been rowing a lot because they're planning on having another baby. Nicola doesn't think Jimmy has been around a lot, and obviously he (more)...
- 2/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Adele Silva is returning to 'Emmerdale' as gold-digging Kelly Windsor. The 29-year-old actress - who originally quit the ITV1 soap three years ago - was last seen fleeing the village in tears after being dumped on her wedding day by fiance Jimmy King (Nick Miles) after he discovered she had aborted their unborn child when she was offered a modelling contract. When she sensationally returns next year, Kelly is intent on revenge after discovering Jimmy is living happily with his wife Nicola De Souza (Nicola Wheeler) and their daughter Angelica. Adele - who unsuccessfully planned to ''make it big'' in Hollywood following her departure ..
- 11/5/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Stars from UK soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale came out to help the Blossom Appeal celebrate its 10th Anniversary at a glittering Gala Dinner event held at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on Saturday 2nd October.
Nicola Wheeler (Emmerdale’s Nicola De Souza), Sacha Parkinson (Sian Powers from Coronation Street) and Brooke Vincent (Corrie’s Sophie Webster) all helped the charity commemorate ten years of fund-raising to support the Breast Care Unit at North Manchester General Hospital.
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Nicola Wheeler (Emmerdale’s Nicola De Souza), Sacha Parkinson (Sian Powers from Coronation Street) and Brooke Vincent (Corrie’s Sophie Webster) all helped the charity commemorate ten years of fund-raising to support the Breast Care Unit at North Manchester General Hospital.
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- 10/7/2010
- Look to the Stars
Emmerdale star Nick Miles has revealed that he is researching a storyline he will be part of next year. The actor's character Jimmy King and wife Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) have just become the new landlords of the soap's pub The Woolpack. In a webchat via the show's official website, Miles said: "I have already started researching a very exciting story line that has been lined up for next year. "I'm (more)...
- 7/26/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has teased her character's new role as The Woolpack's landlady. Nicola and husband Jimmy King (Nick Miles) take over the pub as Diane Sugden (Elizabeth Estensen) sells up ahead of her move to France. In an interview on the ITV soap's official website, Wheeler teased: "The problem with being a landlady is that you need really good people skills and that is something Nicola lacks so she's sort of looking at the wrong game. "For her it's having a family home, both her and (more)...
- 7/23/2010
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has admitted that her character's latest plot initially left her "outraged". However, the actress - who plays Nicola De Souza in the serial - conceded that her alter ego's woes are more common place than she had originally thought. This week's storyline sees Nicola face a court trial after biting a child in an incident which Viv later reported to the police. Wheeler told Holy Soap: "When I heard about the storyline I was kind of outraged. I thought, 'This is ridiculous. What woman does that?' (more)...
- 6/8/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale actress Nicola Wheeler has teased details of her character's forthcoming trial. Wheeler, who plays Nicola De Souza in the serial, revealed that her alter ego and Viv Hope - who grassed Nicola up after she bit her young daughter - have another roaring argument shortly before her appearance before the court. She told TV Times: "She tries to be optimistic, but she could (more)...
- 6/2/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
'Emmerdale's Nicola De Souza gets arrested for child abuse. The office assistant - played by Nicola Wheeler - is horrified when she is investigated by social services, who threaten to take her eight-month-old daughter Angelica into care. The incident arises after Nicola sees Viv Hope's (Deena Payne) three-year-old daughter Cathy bite Angelica. To teach the toddler a lesson, Nicola gently bites her back, but Viv sees and calls police, with the situation rapidly spiralling out of control. A source told The Sun newspaper: ''Nicola is furious with herself when she realises what she's done. ''That split-second decision could mean losing her daughter as Angelica could ..
- 4/15/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Emmerdale's Nicola De Souza is to find herself accused of child abuse in a forthcoming storyline, a report has claimed. The new mum - played by actress Nicola Wheeler - faces having her baby daughter Angelica taken away by social services following a row over Viv Hope's (Deena Payne) toddler Cathy, according to The Sun. It is thought that the controversy begins when Nicola sees Cathy biting Angelica. In an attempt to teach the child a lesson, Nicola is expected to gently bite Cathy back, prompting Viv to call police when she finds out. In later scenes, (more)...
- 4/15/2010
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has admitted that she does not tell her mother about upcoming storylines in case she "blabs". The actress, who plays Nicola De Souza on the serial, revealed that all of her mum's work friends watch the ITV soap. She told Stv: "I never tell her what's coming up for Nicola because I know she'd accidentally spill the beans. Everyone she works with watches the show. "I'm convinced she'd blab by accident if I told her anything. When any of her pals ask, she never knows what Nicola is up to, (more)...
- 3/15/2010
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Nicola Wheeler refuses to tell her mum about her future 'Emmerdale' storylines. The actress - who plays Nicola De Souza in the ITV soap - admits she doesn't trust her mother to keep a secret when it comes to the show and makes her watch it like any other viewer. She said: ''I never tell her what's coming up for Nicola because I know she'd accidentally spill the beans. Everyone she works with watches the show - I'm convinced she'd blab by accident if I told her anything. When any of her pals ask, she never knows what Nicola is up to, as ..
- 3/15/2010
- Virgin Media - TV
Former Emmerdale actress Sally Oliver has spoken for the first time about her decision to quit the ITV soap. Tonight's episode of the Yorkshire serial saw the 25-year-old's character Lexi King walk out of her husband Carl King's (Tom Lister) life after a dramatic real-time rooftop showdown. The 8pm instalment began with Lexi holding Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy's (Nick Miles) newborn baby Angelica on the roof of the hospital. However, she soon handed her back to her parents, before a dramatic confrontation with Carl ensued. Carl's web of lies fell around him as Lexi discovered that their marriage was a sham and that he never even loved her. Following a tussle near to the roof edge, Lexi walked out of Carl's life for good. She calmly told him: "You're a liar and a cheat - why the hell would I want to stay with you? We could (more...
- 8/13/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Ahead of tonight's dramatic real-time episode of Emmerdale, Digital Spy presents a complete gallery of all the action. With Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy's newborn baby girl Angelica in her arms, Lexi's (Sally Oliver) traumatised to hear from Carl that he's never loved her. Lexi hands Angelica back to her concerned parents, before confronting Carl about his feelings their marriage. How (more)...
- 8/12/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Tonight's real-time episode of Emmerdale reaches a surprise climax after a rooftop showdown between Lexi (Sally Oliver) and her husband Carl (Tom Lister). With Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy's (Nick Miles) newborn baby daughter Angelica still in her arms, Lexi's stunned to the core to hear from Carl that despite their wedding, he never loved her - and never will. Distraught by the latest revelation, Lexi hands Angelica back to Nicola, before confronting Carl about the state of their relationship and their sham marriage. As the tension escalates, a scuffle breaks out on the roof and both come within (more)...
- 8/12/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Lexi King (Sally Oliver) takes to the roof with Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy's (Nick Miles) newborn baby girl Angelica during Thursday's first episode of the soaps new weekly double bill. Realising that Lexi's nowhere to be found with the baby, Nicola, Jimmy and Carl (Tom Lister) rush to the roof with Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley), who admits that she saw Lexi in the hospital stairwell holding Angelica. Bursting through the doors on the roof, they're devastated to see Lexi (more)...
- 8/11/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Lexi King (Sally Oliver) takes to the roof with Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy's (Nick Miles) newborn baby girl Angelica during Thursday's first episode of the soaps new weekly double bill. Realising that Lexi's nowhere to be found with the baby, Nicola, Jimmy and Carl (Tom Lister) rush to the roof with Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley), who admits that she saw Lexi in the hospital stairwell holding Angelica. Bursting through the doors on the roof, they're devastated to see Lexi (more)...
- 8/11/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Lexi King (Sally Oliver) is pushed to the edge during next week's episodes of the rural soap as she kidnaps Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy's (Nick Miles) newborn baby daughter, Angelica. Still raw from her ectopic pregnancy, Lexi finally reaches breaking point when she is given baby Angelica to hold by one of the nurses at the hospital. Thrilled by the attention she receives while walking through the wards with her, Lexi snaps and heads for the roof. A devastated Jimmy and Nicola rush to the top of the building, quickly followed by Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) (more)...
- 8/7/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nicola De Souza (Nicola Wheeler) gives birth to a tiny bundle of joy during tonight's episodes of the Yorkshire soap, but the last few months haven't gone without a hitch. Shortly after ending her relationship with Jimmy (Nick Miles), Nicola discovered that she was pregnant. She initially wanted an abortion, but instead decided to put the baby up for adoption. In the meantime, Jimmy discovered her secret and asked for her hand in marriage. She accepted his proposal but on learning that he knew about the pregnancy, called off their engagement. They soon reconciled their differences and at the end of last month, she was nearly mowed down by the runaway Home Farm van, which ultimately crashed into the village shop. If that weren't enough, she's had to deal with her partner Jimmy and father Rodney's (Patrick Mower) ongoing and (more)...
- 8/6/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale's Nicola De Souza (Nicola Wheeler) gives birth to a tiny bundle of joy during tonight's episodes of the Yorkshire soap, but the last few months haven't gone without a hitch. Shortly after ending her relationship with Jimmy (Nick Miles), Nicola discovered that she was pregnant. She initially wanted an abortion, but instead decided to put the baby up for adoption. In the meantime, Jimmy discovered her secret and asked for her hand in marriage. She accepted his proposal but on learning that he knew about the pregnancy, called off their engagement. They soon reconciled their differences and at the end of last month, she was nearly mowed down by the runaway Home Farm van, which ultimately crashed into the village shop. If that weren't enough, she's had to deal with her partner Jimmy and father Rodney's (Patrick Mower) ongoing and (more)...
- 8/6/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
With Jimmy (Nick Miles) and Rodney (Patrick Mower) fussing over her condition, a heavily pregnant Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) locks herself in the Home Farm shop in protest. However, when she puts down her keys, they slide off and underneath the counter. As she struggles to grab her phone, Nicola finds herself writhing on the ground in agony in the onset of labour. Rodney (more)...
- 8/6/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler has revealed that she is keen to stick with the soap for the rest of her life. The 35-year-old actress confirmed that she is committed to a long-term future for her character Nicola De Souza as long as producers grant her occasional breaks. Wheeler has already departed the ITV1 show temporarily in early 2006. She later returned to her role after 18 months away. Speaking to the Daily Record, she commented: "I don't think people realise what an all-consuming job this is, because people think you are your character. That's why it becomes your life. "You never really (more)...
- 8/3/2009
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
ITV soap Emmerdale has filmed a real-time episode revolving around a rooftop baby kidnap plot. The episode, which is due to transmit in a fortnight's time, features only five characters and focuses on the events following Lexi King's (Sally Oliver) decision to run to the hospital roof with Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) and Jimmy's (Nick Miles) newborn baby girl Angelica. The devastated new parents watch with Scarlett (Kelsey-Beth Crossley) as Carl (Tom Lister) attempts to coax her away from the roof's edge. However, with Carl refusing to admit his true feelings for his wife and Lexi (more)...
- 7/30/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
When Rodney (Patrick Mower) accidentally leaves the handbrake off in the new Home Farm shop van, Aaron's (Danny Miller) stunned to see it rolling down the hill towards the store. As Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) dodges the rolling motor, Rodney panics as he watches the scene unfold in front of his eyes. Aaron and John (James Thornton) attempt to stop the van, but it's too late and it ploughs into the (more)...
- 7/21/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
When Emmerdale's Jimmy King (Nick Miles) discovers that Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) - the mother of his unborn child - has gone to the hospital for the latest scan on her own, he's determined to tag along. Despite her intention that Jimmy be kept out of the baby's life, he follows her to the hospital where their ongoing bickering continues. However, (more)...
- 6/15/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
After discovering that she's pregnant, Nicola (Nicola Wheeler) attempts to come to terms with the prospect of motherhood, while Laurel (Charlotte Bellamy) arranges for her to see a midwife. However, her father Rodney (Patrick Mower) is concerned when he finds her in a terrible state. After a brief chat, Nicola's runs to the bathroom to be sick and Rodney's (more)...
- 5/8/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Fortnightly soap magazine All About Soap has launched its eighth annual Bubble awards. The awards, which celebrate the light-hearted and quirkier aspects from the world of soap, include nominations from all major UK and Australian serial dramas. Across the eight categories, Emmerdale and Coronation Street each notched up ten nominations, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks secured five, while Neighbours and Home and Away have one apiece.
Corrie's Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre) and Walford's Kara Tointon (Dawn Swann) are among those receiving nods for the 'Celeb Style' award, while Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Nicola de Souza (Nicola Wheeler) have been nominated for 'Bad Boy' and 'Bad Girl'. Hollyoaks' Niall Rafferty (Barry Sloane) and Weatherfield's Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) are both in the (more)...
Corrie's Michelle Keegan (Tina McIntyre) and Walford's Kara Tointon (Dawn Swann) are among those receiving nods for the 'Celeb Style' award, while Max Branning (Jake Wood) and Nicola de Souza (Nicola Wheeler) have been nominated for 'Bad Boy' and 'Bad Girl'. Hollyoaks' Niall Rafferty (Barry Sloane) and Weatherfield's Tony Gordon (Gray O'Brien) are both in the (more)...
- 2/17/2009
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Emmerdale star Nicola Wheeler is backing Jack P. Shepherd to win best villain at today's British Soap Awards.
The actress, who plays Nicola De Souza, said her character is better suited to a 'rubbish villain of the year' gong after repeatedly failing in her attempts to kill onscreen husband Donald (Michael Jayston).
She claimed that Shepherd is more deserving of the title for his portrayal of David Platt in Coronation Street.
The . . .
The actress, who plays Nicola De Souza, said her character is better suited to a 'rubbish villain of the year' gong after repeatedly failing in her attempts to kill onscreen husband Donald (Michael Jayston).
She claimed that Shepherd is more deserving of the title for his portrayal of David Platt in Coronation Street.
The . . .
- 5/3/2008
- by Beth_Hilton_imdb_@digitalspy.co.uk (Beth Hilton)
- Digital Spy
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