ITV Share By Rebecca Sayers Nov 5 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Nov 5 2025 First pic and new details of Jason Donovan in Emmerdale released Excitement is high and not just for Lydia Dingle Emmerdale Cast Lydia Dingle Share By Rebecca Sayers Nov 5 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Nov 5 2025 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. Over the years, Emmerdale has loved getting little cameos from famous faces. And it the next one that has been lined up may be a fan favourite. Huge fan Lydia is in for quite the surprise when Jason performs (Credit: ITV) Jason Donovan to appear in Emmerdale Legendary pop icon and Neighbour star Jason’s 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! It’s all a huge surprise for Lydia Dingle who is a massive Jason fan! Jason has spoken about his stint on the soap. He said: “I’m incredibly excited to have been asked to make a cameo appearance in Emmerdale as myself. article continues below Read all the latest spoilers “Filming was great fun and all of the cast and crew were extremely welcoming. Singing in the Woolpack set was definitely an experience I won’t forget.” Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw also added: “We 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. “I hope the viewers enjoy his cameo as much as the Emmerdale family did.” Jason is heading to the Woolpack (Credit: ITV) Fans ‘excited’ to see him on their screens When news first broke about the cameo, as reported by The Sun Emmerdale fans took to social media to discuss what Jason Donovan would be like on the show. Taking to a Reddit thread, one fan shared the news, adding: “I’m quite excited to see how it will play out on screen.” Another agreed: “People 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.” “No way! Oh my days! Jason Donovan is a legend and known to soap fans. What a coup for the producers to sign him up!” a third penned. However, one fan wasn’t sure if it made sense for the show. They commented: “I’m 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?” Read more: Who’s leaving Emmerdale? All the cast exits, arrivals and returns Share Good to Know Share By Rebecca Sayers Nov 5 2025 By Rebecca Sayers Nov 5 2025 Previous Story Next Story
