Former Celebrity Big Brother housemate and Heartstopper actor Bradley Riches has joined the cast of ITV’s Emmerdale, with his first appearance on the soap coming in May09:26, 19 Mar 2025Bradley Riches is joining EmmerdaleBradley Riches is joining Emmerdale.The actor is famed for his role in Heartstopper, but he also appeared in the Celebrity Big Brother house in 2024. Last year, Bradley also announced he is engaged to partner Scott Johnston.Article continues belowBut now, he’s going to be stepping into the Dales – and his first appearance will air in May of this year. ITV bosses have revealed Bradley will begin filming this week, but not much is being revealed about Bradley’s character and who he’ll be linked to in the village.Speaking about the new role, Bradley said: “I’m beyond excited to be joining Emmerdale! It’s a real bucket list moment for me, especially since it was my grandad’s favourite soap, I just know he’d be over the moon.Bradley’s first scenes will air in May”Everyone has been so lovely and welcoming, and the village is even more amazing in real life. I absolutely love my character (though I can’t spill too much just yet!), and I’m just so grateful for this opportunity. I can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store.”Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added: “We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Bradley to the Emmerdale family. Bradley brings a wealth of talent and his warmth, wit and charisma makes him perfect for this new Emmerdale role.”Teasing his storylines, she shared: “We have some wonderful stories for him to play and we can’t wait for the audience to see Bradley bring his new character bursting into life on screen.”He began as an extra in Heartstopper before landing a full-time part(Image: More