Emmerdale star Paula Lane has teased her upcoming return as Ella Forster.

Paula joined the ITV and streaming service ITVX soap last year, and while she’s

currently off-screen following recent story revelations, she’ll be back soon.

Yesterday, Paula shared a photo of herself alongside Mandy Dingle actor Lisa Riley

on set to her Instagram page. “All that glitters @emmerdale village #today,” she wrote in the caption.

Ella joined the village with a major secret, which was eventually revealed to be that she is a child killer, and took the life of her friend in a rage on her 11th birthday. She said she’s done her time, but the villagers aren’t so keen on accepting that.

“In a conversation with Mandy, Ella says she always had to run when the truth has been exposed,” Paula said.

“I expect she’s experienced this reaction quite a few times and then has found herself living out of her car again.

“Mandy and Ella from day one found something in each other that just sparked. I think because the two have admitted they both have dark pasts and haven’t made the best choices in life, there is a real empathy there and protective nature for each other.”