Inside Soap Magazine.‘I wondered if it could be Kim, but that might spoil their friendship! I reckon they will bring in someone new.’Reacting to Mary’s coming out storyline, she added: ‘It shocked me when I found out Mary was going to be a late in life lesbian, I thought the audience certainly won’t see it coming.‘I have to thank Claire King as she brought out Kim Tate’s tender side in that scene, which you don’t often see; she is adorable to work with and so professional.
There is a lot to unpick if you come out at 70, and there is still so much to explore.’Louise has loved playing Mary so far.
Describing the character as ‘complex’, she said: ‘One minute you wish she’d shut her mouth as she doesn’t censor herself, and the next she’ll be adorable and kind!
People love it when she’s rude!’.Teasing what’s ahead for Mary in the soap’s grand 50th anniversary, Louise confirmed:Sex scandal as Mack cheats on Charity after massive showdown in EmmerdaleDeath trauma for Sam in sad Emmerdale scenesEmmerdale star Karene Peter explains Naomi's involvement in Nicola's attack‘Mary’s going to be quite anxious around the 50th anniversary as someone in the family may be in jeopardy…’You can vote in the Inside Soap Awards by following this link.