Chelsea Edge as DS Thea Ramsden on Emmerdale / © ITV
Emmerdale star Chelsea Edge has promised “determination and bitterness” from her character Thea following the revelation of her maternity.
Thea made her Dales debut last month as DS Thea Ramsden – the lead investigator into the marquee car crash tragedy that claimed two lives.
Soon it emerged that Thea had a connection to fellow newcomer Serena (Casey Al-Shaqsy) from their time together in the force, with Thea taking a particular interest in the Kings.
In a shock scene that aired on Tuesday, however, it was revealed that Thea was actually Anthea – a daughter that Kim (Claire King) gave up for adoption years ago.
“I have loved joining Emmerdale and keeping this secret,” said Edge. “I think it became apparent fairly quickly to the viewers that DS Ramsden and Serena already knew each other from their work in the police, but little did they know that was just the tip of the iceberg.
“The real mystery – that Kim is actually Thea’s mother – was still to be discovered. I hope that now it’s out in the open the viewers will follow the story and see how Thea’s determination and bitterness develops.
“It’s clear she’s very keen to understand why Kim, who seemingly has everything, status, wealth and power to give her away all those years ago.
“As to how far the apple falls from the tree… I guess we’ll have to wait and see, but there’s certainly a lot more drama to come.”
Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added: “While the viewers have been granted access to the mystery surrounding DS Ramsden’s true identity, it will be some time before Kim suspects that the child she surrendered is operating within her immediate circle.
“As Kim desperately tries to prevent Joe Tate (Ned Porteous) from proceeding with Baby Tate’s adoption, the painful recollection of giving up her own baby remains vividly present. She is completely unaware that the daughter she left behind is actually right under her nose.”
New episodes of Emmerdale stream weekdays from 7am on ITVX and also air the same night at 8pm on ITV1.
