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.

Paula recently explained that Ella will find an ally in Lisa’s character Mandy, and come to rely on her going forward.

“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.”