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Emmerdale’s Olivia Bromley admits Dawn character ‘depresses her’ as she issues list of major shake-up demands to bosses

The actress teased 'explosive' scenes as her relationship could be headed for trouble

By Henna Sharma
11th November 2024, 9:47 am
Updated: 11th November 2024, 9:52 am
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EMMERDALE’S Olivia Bromley made a plea to soap bosses as she admitted she “hates” some parts of playing Dawn.

The actress, known for her role as Dawn Fletcher on the ITV soap, recently joked about a part of the character that she isn’t particularly fond of.
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Olivia has joked about the side of Dawn that she really hates

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And has begged soap bosses to do more comedy

Olivia Bromley joined Emmerdale back in 2018 and has had some major storylines including her battle with drug addiction and being homeless.

However, she has recently reflected on her time playing Dawn, and has joked about the side of her that she really hates.

In an interview with , Olivia said: “I hate Dawn’s wardrobe with a passion. It depresses me – I can’t lie.

“I wish she could be as glamorous as Kim Tate (Claire King). Unfortunately, I’m saddled with drab jumpers.

“But it says a lot about her – she’s not thinking about how she looks. There used to be this big fluffy black coat.

“But it’s horrible. She can’t wear that any more. I would love them to put some make-up on me.”

Olivia also added her wish for Dawn to do some more comedy, after her run of some very serious storylines.

She said: “I’ve always thought it would be nice for Dawn to display a different side of herself, which could be shown by working behind the bar, or doing some more comedy.

“Because that is a totally different thing to play, where you could see her just commenting on the action. But she’d probably be the most grumpy barmaid!”

Dawn is currently caught up in a dramatic storyline, involving her husband Billy Fletcher’s (Jay Kontzle) secret involvement in an illegal boxing ring.

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This storyline has created tension between the couple, leaving fans questioning the future of their marriage.

As Billy’s risky choices surface, it’s becoming clear that their relationship could be headed for trouble.

Olivia teased: “They have to overcome some of the biggest challenges that any couple would ever face, and that’s on top of a very sick child.

“There’s some huge Home Farm drama coming. The dynamics are explosive.”

Darkest soap storylines

Over the years the likes of EastEnders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have all tried to try outdo each other with their outlandish plots in a bid to keep us tuning in each week. But here are some of the darkest that had fans in shock…

  • EastEnders: Tony grooming Whitney (2008-2009) – Tony King first appeared in Albert Square in 2008 as the boyfriend of Bianca, played by Patsy Palmer. But it was quickly revealed he was a paedophile who had been grooming vulnerable Whitney, Bianca’s adopted stepdaughter from a previous relationship, since she was 12. The shocking storyline attracted more than 200 complaints within a week of it beginning. Whitney waited until her 16th birthday to reveal the truth to a horrified Bianca, who called the police.
  • Emmerdale: Holly’s drug addiction and shock death (2010-2016) – In 2010, Holly Barton (played by Sophie Powles) became Emmerdale’s first teenage drug addict. The shocking storyline saw her taking cocaine on a night out before developing a deadly heroin habit. Parents John and Moira desperately tried to help get their daughter clean but when Holly returned in 2016, following a four-year absence, she quickly relapsed. Fans were left stunned and heartbroken when distraught Moira found Holly dead in her bed from a heroin overdose.
  • Hollyoaks: Luke’s rape (2000) – Actor Gary Lucy was just 17 when he took on this groundbreaking storyline, which saw his character Luke Morgan become soap’s first male rape victim. Luke had endured a long-running bullying campaign by football rival Mark Gibbs – who raped him after Luke stood up to him. Luke was left suicidal following the brutal attack, before opening up to his brother Adam. Gibbs was sentenced to eight years in prison. Gary won the Best Actor gong at the British Soap Awards in 2000 for his performance.
  • Coronation Street: Evil Richard Hillman (2001-2003) – Just a mere mention of ‘Richard Hillman’ is enough to send a shiver down the spines of soap fans. He is often ranked one of the most evil soap villains and it’s not hard to see why. The smooth-talking financial adviser bashed his ex-wife Patricia over the head with a shovel. In a bid to keep his mother-in-law Audrey quiet, he set fire to her house. And when Maxine caught him trying to murder Emily Bishop, he took a crowbar to her head. He made his exit from the cobbles in 2003 when he drove Gail Platt, played by Helen Worth, and her family into the canal. They survived, but he didn’t.

    • Emmerdale airs on weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV1 and is available on ITVX.
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    She confessed “I wish she could be as glamorous as Kim Tate”

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    Billy Fletcher’s secret involvement in an illegal boxing ring has left fans questioning the future of their marriage
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