Emmerdale star addresses specific detail about Manpreet as co-star return teased
The actress was speaking about her latest storyline as Manpreet is shockingly blackmailed
Emmerdale star Rebecca Sarker has addressed a specific detail about her character as her latest dramatic storyline unfolds.
The actress first stepped foot in the Dales in 2018 to take on the role of Manpreet Sharma and the well-liked character has been involved in a number of high-profile storylines, including her sister, Meena Jutla, being exposed as a serial killer.
Manpreet's latest storyline has since kicked off and in a special episode that showed Leyla Harding finding out three big secrets before her death, it was revealed that Manpreet was posting exploitive pictures of herself online, which has now resulted in her being blackmailed.
Manpreet - as well as fans - have been trying to figure out who is behind the messages, which have now escalated to demanding cash for their silence about the doctor's private money-making.
Speaking on ITV's Lorraine on Tuesday (March 18), Rebecca teased: "We might find out - we might not. It’s an hour long episode tonight so there’s more scope for that.
"She’s got herself into a bit of a pickle, posting some saucy photos on the internet on adult subscription sites … She needed affirmation, she needed a boost in her self-esteem. She did get that; it’s quite addictive actually. But then it turned quite toxic."
On who it could be, the soap star added: "It could be a number of people and a number of candidates. A vendetta against her, somebody in a dire financial situation, someone that’s going through their own relationship problems."
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When host Lorraine Kelly suggested evil sister Meena could be responsible, Rebecca added: "The master manipulator!" Speaking about actress Paige Sandhu, who played Meena, she added: "It was always lovely working with Paige. There she is!" before Lorraine added: You never know," over a possible Meena return to the Dales.
Lorraine also quizzed Rebecca on a rumour she heard about her character's look in the Dales as she asked: "Is it true she [Manpreet] has to wear high heels all the time?" to which the soap star replied: "Rebecca has to wear heels all the time," referring to herself.
"That's my sort of blue M&M moment," Rebecca went on before admitting: "I like heels Lorraine." The host then asked: "But do your feet not get sore?" to which Rebecca replied: "Nope, I'm used to it. I think my feet are conditioned."