Emmerdale fans have been left utterly gobsmacked after discovering that Paddy Kirk, played by Dominic Brunt, is hitched to fellow thespian and soap alum. Dominic became a household name as the charming vet when he joined the ITV soap way back in 1997, transforming into one of Emmerdale’s beloved and enduring characters. As Paddy, Dominic’s on-screen sagas have been anything but dull—ranging from salacious love affairs to the devastating loss of his child, ensuring the Dales were always brimming with excitement. But it’s beyond the television town where the real-life plot thickens, as followers recently learned about Dominic’s marriage to Joanne Mitchell. She’s no stranger to soap enthusiasts, having graced both Emmerdale and Coronation Street with her presence.
Dominic has played Paddy for years
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The drama school sweethearts, who met in Bristol, exchanged vows in 2003, and now share fabulous family life with their children, Mickey-Joe and Danny Lee. Joanne’s not just any star; she’s shone brightly in multiple award-laden series and graced Emmerdale with her talent numerous times, slipping into the roles of Susan Davies and a midwife named Yeo.
His wife is a famous soap star
She also played DS Karen Barnborough, and the complex Sandra Flaherty, Liv’s mum and Aaron’s stepmum. In her chat with Inside Soap in 2022, Joanne revealed, “I haven’t seen Dominic at the studios yet since I’ve been back this time.”, reports Leeds Live. Although they star in the same show, the actress revealed they’ve yet to share any scenes together, explaining: “It’s fun to be on the same show but I’ve not actually worked with him yet. We haven’t had any scenes together as our characters live separate lives in the village.”
Joanne appeared on Emmerdale
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A photo of the couple recently surfaced on an Emmerdale Facebook fan page, leaving fans stunned to discover their real-life romance. “Wow I didn’t know he is married to Liv’s mum in real life,” commented one fan. While another added: “That’s who that is! ” A third fan exclaimed: “Fine actor. But I never knew his wife was Liv’s mum in Emmerdale! ” Another person echoed their surprise, writing: “So shocked Sandra is his off-screen wife.” Emmerdale airs weeknights on ITV1 and ITVX at 7.30pm
