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Emmerdale Confirm 80s Pop Star Set to Surprise Lydia Dingle This Christmas

Jason Donovan will perform a classic hit at the Woolpack pub to surprise Lydia Dingle, with the cameo filmed months ago for Emmerdale’s Christmas episodes.

  • On November 5, Jason Donovan, actor and singer, confirmed he will make a cameo on Emmerdale, ITV soap as himself with the appearance set to air later this year.
  • Producer Laura Shaw said the team were delighted Jason Donovan agreed, noting Lydia Dingle is a fan and villagers arrange a surprise after she misses his performance.
  • Jason filmed his scenes a few months back on the Woolpack set in Leeds, singing 'To Many Broken Hearts' and saying he 'had a great day' there.
  • On November 5 the secrecy was underscored on Lorraine, ITV morning show where Lorraine joked 'no one must know' and Jason Donovan said he hopes Emmerdale viewers enjoy the cameo.
  • Jason Donovan, known for his role in Neighbours in the 1980s, rose to fame with the July 1, 1987 wedding watched by two million Australians and has sold over 80 million albums worldwide.
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Iconic soap actor and singer set to make 'exciting' cameo appearance in Emmerdale

Australian actor and singer Jason Donovan, who starred in the soap Neighbours, will make a cameo in ITV soap Emmerdale later this year.

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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Manchester, United Kingdom on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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