{"id":48450,"date":"2025-11-05T12:24:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/?p=48450"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:16:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T13:16:33","slug":"first-pic-new-details-jason-donovan-emmerdale-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/cast\/first-pic-new-details-jason-donovan-emmerdale-released\/","title":{"rendered":" First pic and new details of Jason Donovan in Emmerdale released"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Jason Donovan is joining Emmerdale for a sepcial cameo and fans could not be more excited. The soap has now released the first picture of Jason on set and confirmed more about what he will be doing.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-1st\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Over the years, Emmerdale has loved getting little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/cast\/cameo-emmerdale-famous-faces-appeared-katherine-jenkins-marti-pellow\/\">cameos from famous faces<\/a>. And it the next one that has been lined up may be a fan favourite.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49240\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49240\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lydia Dingle, Jason Donovan and Bob Hope in Emmerdale smile (Credit: ITV)\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-1300x923.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-1536x1090.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-180x128.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-96x68.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-512x363.jpg 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/EMBARGO_EMM_JASON_DONOVAN_01-1-192x136.jpg 192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49240\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Huge fan Lydia is in for quite the surprise when Jason performs (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Jason Donovan to appear in Emmerdale<\/h2>\n<p>Legendary pop icon and Neighbour star Jason\u2019s cameo in the Dales will air later this year. Filming for the episode has already taken place in Leeds and we can reveal Jason will perform one of his classic hits in the Woolpack!<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s all a huge surprise for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emmerdale-insider.com\/news\/lydias-dramatic-future-emmerdale-confirmed-actress-karen-blick-fears-she-left\/\">Lydia Dingle<\/a> who is a massive Jason fan!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jason has spoken about his stint on the soap. 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max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Paddy, Bear and Dylan face the jury as they go on trial<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n                            <div class=\" ml-3  w-[200px] max-sm:w-[180px] story-item flex-shrink-0\">\n            <a class=\"!no-underline relative h-[100%] block !text-[var(--color-v-text-gray)] hover:!text-[var(--color-v-primary)] transition delay-150 duration-150 ease-in-out\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tvguide.co.uk\/emmerdale-insider\/spoilers\/kevs-comeback-dawn-exit-return-sadie-king\/\">\n              <div class=\"relative\">\n                <img class=\"rounded-xl !my-0 md:w-[200px] md:h-[133px] max-sm:w-[180px] max-sm:h-[120px] object-cover mb-3\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/News-split-2026-04-10T172033.421.jpg\" alt=\"Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'\">\n                                                   <span class=\"!text-[var(--color-v-white)] text-xs rounded-xl px-2 py-1 absolute bg-[var(--color-v-primary)] bottom-3 left-3\">Upcoming<\/span>                <\/div>\n              <h4 class=\"!font-semibold !text-sm md:!text-base !leading-[var(--title-line-height)] mt-2 max-sm:line-clamp-5 line-clamp-4 text-base font-semibold\">Kev's comeback, Dawn's exit and the 'return of Sadie King'<\/h4>\n              <span class=\"text-xs text-[var(--color-v-primary-dark)] align-baseline absolute bottom-2\">6 days ago<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"story-item mx-auto flex-none md:hidden sm:block w-[300px]\">\n    <div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden dbxgas:mb-0!\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle-mpu\"><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cFilming was great fun and all of the cast and crew were extremely welcoming. Singing in the Woolpack set was definitely an experience I won\u2019t forget.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw also added: \u201cWe were delighted that Jason agreed to join us for this episode. Not only is Lydia Dingle a big fan of his, there was a real buzz on set that day.<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div><div data-ad-slot=\"ad-slot2\"><\/div>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI hope the viewers enjoy his cameo as much as the Emmerdale family did.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"my-5 boxout\"><div><h2 class=\"!text-2xl p-3 !my-0 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\">Don't miss a single story! Add us as a Preferred Source in Google for all your Emmerdale news<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"p-3 bg-[var(--color-v-primary)]\/50 text-base\">It's important to us that you never miss our articles when searching for stories! We have all the latest TV news &amp; schedules to share with our community of loyal readers.\r\n\r\nClick\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tvguide.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q%3Dtvguide.co.uk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw26YBpjtwUOaDOV8IYgQAmD\" data-track=\"preferred-source\" data-placement=\"article_body\"><b>here<\/b><\/a>\u00a0and tick\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/tvguide.co.uk\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1771925084739000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Uu9xte1Ig7bDiZNlkPjpu\">TVGuide.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to ensure you see stories from us first in Google Search.<\/div><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48451\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48451\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-48451\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-1024x502.png\" alt=\"Jason Donovan on Loose Women \" width=\"1024\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-1024x502.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-1300x637.png 1300w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-768x376.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-1536x753.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-180x88.png 180w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-96x47.png 96w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-512x251.png 512w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54-192x94.png 192w, https:\/\/cdn.emmerdale-insider.com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-20-at-15.06.54.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48451\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jason is heading to the Woolpack (Credit: ITV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Fans \u2018excited\u2019 to see him on their screens<\/h2>\n<p>When news first broke about the cameo, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/tv\/37054840\/emmerdale-soap-legend-jason-donovan-top-secret-scenes-itv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Sun<\/a> Emmerdale fans took to social media to discuss what Jason Donovan would be like on the show.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Emmerdale\/comments\/1oapxn2\/new_cameo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reddit<\/a> thread, one fan shared the news, adding: \u201cI\u2019m quite excited to see how it will play out on screen.\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Another agreed: \u201cPeople have been saying they want more lighthearted and fun. This sounds like a lovely break from the darkness. Just what we need in the build-up to Christmas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNo way! Oh my days! Jason Donovan is a legend and known to soap fans. What a coup for the producers to sign him up!\u201d a third penned.<\/p>\n<p>However, one fan wasn\u2019t sure if it made sense for the show. They commented: \u201cI\u2019m very confused on how the Emmerdale team have pulled this off. But also the story thing of the villagers somehow getting him to come to the Woolpack. Has Lydia being a Jason Donovan super-fan ever been mentioned?\u201d<\/p><div class=\"dbxgas:ad-container dbxgas:double-mpu-container dbxgas:block dbxgas:md:hidden\"><div class=\"dbxgas:slot\" data-ad-slot=\"inarticle\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p><b>Read more: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/emmerdale-insider.com\/2025\/01\/01\/whos-leaving-emmerdale-2025-complete-guide-departures-returns-new-arrivals\/\"><b>Who\u2019s leaving Emmerdale? 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