Emmerdale Star Katie Hill Teases Upcoming Drama: “You Never Know What’s Round the Corner”

Katie Hill, 22, who plays Sarah Sugden on Emmerdale, recently sent fans a tantalizing message hinting at the dramatic storylines heading to the village in the coming weeks. Speaking at a recent Emmerdale press event, Katie opened up about her character Sarah’s upcoming heartbreaking cancer diagnosis and the emotional decisions Sarah will have to face concerning her wish to have a baby through IVF.

It’s already been a big year for Sarah and Katie alike, with the character involved in several major plotlines that have gripped viewers. Aside from Sarah’s latest battle with her health, audiences have seen her caught up in a tense love triangle involving Jacob Gallagher and a newcomer named Kammy, played by Shebz Miah.

Katie offered some juicy gossip and insight into these evolving relationships and upcoming scenes. When discussing Sarah’s complex relationship with Jacob, whom Sarah confides in about her cancer diagnosis, Katie explained, “Sarah didn’t want it to end, so it hasn’t cut off straightaway. Those feelings remain. They went through so much together. She was there when he was grieving after the death of Jacob’s mum, Leyla.”

Katie hinted that the door is still open for Sarah and Jacob to possibly rekindle their romance. “In my view, the door is still open for them to hopefully explore something in the future together. It would be nice if they come back together,” she said. Fans will have to watch closely to see if this storyline unfolds.

Earlier this year, the introduction of Kammy, played by Shebz Miah, stirred the pot between Sarah and Jacob, creating more tension and drama. Katie reflected on working with Shebz and the shift in tone his character brought. “Working with Shebz, he’s just a ball of fun. It was nice going from serious stuff with Jacob to more light-hearted, fun moments.”

She elaborated on a humorous plotline involving Kammy and locking Rodney in the back of a van. “When they told me about Shebz coming to play Kammy and that we were going to get up to no good — locking Rodney in the back of a van — I was really excited. It was nice to do the light-hearted fun stuff after all the serious scenes.”

Katie also talked about how Sarah’s character is motivated by living life to the fullest because of her medical condition. Sarah suffers from Fanconi anaemia, a rare genetic disease that makes her aware of how fragile life can be. “Sarah wants to live life to the fullest and be a bit reckless sometimes because she never knows what’s round the corner,” Katie said. “So it was nice to play that side of Sarah.”

This glimpse into Sarah’s personality adds depth to her character and helps explain some of her recent choices and behavior. The balance between her serious health issues and her desire to embrace life creates an emotional tension that resonates with viewers.

Given the dynamics of the love triangle between Sarah, Jacob, and Kammy, Katie suggested the story isn’t quite over yet. “Perhaps this love triangle isn’t quite at an end,” she teased, leaving fans eager to see what unfolds.

For those following Emmerdale, it’s clear that Sarah Sugden’s storyline will continue to be one of the most compelling and emotional arcs on the show. With her cancer diagnosis, complicated romantic relationships, and her fight to live fully despite her illness, Sarah’s journey promises to be both inspiring and heart-wrenching.

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