Emmerdale star Louise Jameson has revealed she has signed a new contract to continue playing Mary Goskirk for at least another year, and has teased an upcoming storyline she describes as 'beautiful'.
The actress, who has played Mary since 2022, shared details of the new plot in an interview, saying she was surprised when she learned about it. 'I was called up three weeks ago and they've definitely renewed my contract. I've got a beautiful story coming up', she said.
A 'poignant' story that educates
Jameson hinted at the tone of the new arc, calling it 'very poignant'. She added: 'It's educating me, it's something I've never heard of'. The actress expressed her excitement about the project, noting that filming is scheduled around Christmas, with the story set to air in the new year.
She also highlighted her working relationship with Zoe Henry, who plays her on-screen daughter Rhona Goskirk. 'I have a lot to do with Zoe, which is my dream place to be!', she said.
Mary's journey so far
Mary arrived in the village in 2022 with a fractured relationship with Rhona, but the pair grew closer after Mary supported the family following Marlon Dingle's stroke. An unlikely friendship with Kim Tate led to Mary coming out as a gay woman, a truth Rhona initially struggled to accept.
Mary later began dating for the first time since coming out, but was targeted by a woman named Faye, who stole money from her, assaulted her, and leaked intimate photographs. More recently, Mary was involved in a love triangle with Suzy Merton and Vanessa Woodfield. After Suzy's death in 2024, Mary took a break from the village, returning at the end of her family's ordeal at the hands of criminals Celia Daniels and Ray Walters.
