Exclusive: Emmerdale's Louise Jameson confirms new deal ahead of huge story

Emmerdale spoilers follow.

Emmerdale star Louise Jameson has confirmed her future on the soap – as fans await a big new storyline for her character Mary Goskirk.

Louise recently announced that her popular character will take centre stage early next year, with a major new plot planned by show bosses.

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In a new chat with Inside Soap, Louise has now shared that she has signed a new deal with the ITV show – which will keep Mary in the village for the foreseeable future.

"I was called up three weeks ago – they've definitely renewed my contract, and I've got a beautiful story coming up," enthuses Louise.

"It's very poignant, but that's all I am allowed to say. I'm really excited and I was surprised. The story is educating me – it's something I've never heard of.

"We'll be filming this new story around Christmas but it's a new year story. I have a lot to do with Zoe [Henry, who plays Rhona], which is my dream place to be!"

And, just in case the show's storyliners need some inspiration, Louise has even been suggesting other possible plots for her alter ego.

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"I want to be an action heroine," she laughs. "I've pitched a story or two and they're all very dramatic and involved hospitals and accidents! Emmerdale have had so many of them lately that I think they need a bit of humour.

"If I could pitch anything, it would be more Mary and Kim scenes. Not a love affair – Mary isn’t going to turn Kim! I love it when I get a scene with Claire King. I did one the other day where I was in the pub trotting around, and I had a little scene with her about Thea. I love how they keep me involved, and I just drop in."

Read Louise's full exclusive interview in this week's issue of Inside Soap magazine, out now.

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- Emmerdale's Thea Ramsden to keep secret in Steve Marchant story

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