Patsy Kensit is set to return to Emmerdale after two decades, reprising her role as the scheming Sadie King later this year, ITV has confirmed.
The actress originally played the villainous character from 2004 to 2006, arriving in the Dales by helicopter as the glamorous wife of Jimmy King. Her storylines included a house explosion and affairs with a young Robert Sugden and Cain Dingle. Her departure saw Cain double-cross her, stealing ransom money and leaving her behind.
Kensit, who later played Faye Morton in Holby City from 2007 to 2019, said: "I am really excited to return to Emmerdale. I treasure the years I was here before. Sadie King is a character that I really loved playing. The cast and crew are absolutely brilliant and I am so grateful for the chance to return to the show, it’s absolutely amazing."
Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw added: "We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Patsy Kensit back to the cast, and crucially to see the iconic Sadie King storm back into the village. Her return will be explosive and guaranteed to shock. Sadie’s seductive demeanour, combined with her utterly ruthless nature, are set to deliver a spectacular and highly dramatic touch of class to the Yorkshire Dales."
Kensit has also appeared in EastEnders as Emma Harding, mother of the late Lola Pearce-Brown. Her Emmerdale return is scheduled for later this year.
