Vanessa Woodfield (Michelle Hardwick) returns to Emmerdale soap after 14 months, reigniting storyline with best friend Rhona in a custody battle.

Emmerdale soap opera character Vanessa Woodfield, played by actress Michelle Hardwick, has returned to the show after an absence of 14 months. Her comeback is part of a storyline involving her best friend, Rhona, who is dealing with a custody battle over her daughter with her ex-husband. The unexpected return has surprised fans, with some speculating on possible romantic connections between Vanessa and other characters, such as Mary Goskirk and Suzy Merton.

February 09, 2024
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