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Fans of Emmerdale were left surprised after discovering that Dominic Brunt, best known for his role as Paddy Kirk, is married to fellow actress Joanne Mitchell. Despite both appearing on the popular ITV soap, many viewers had no idea the two were a real-life couple.
A Love Story That Began Before Emmerdale
Dominic Brunt has played Paddy Kirk since 1997, earning a place as one of Emmerdale‘s most beloved characters. Over the years, he has been at the center of several emotional storylines, including heartbreaking losses and dramatic relationships.
Off-screen, Dominic met Joanne Mitchell at drama school in Bristol, and the two tied the knot in 2003. They have been happily married for over two decades and share two sons, Mickey-Joe and Danny Lee.
Joanne Mitchell’s Soap Opera Legacy
Joanne Mitchell has built an impressive acting career, with appearances in both Emmerdale and Coronation Street. She has taken on multiple roles in Emmerdale, including Susan Davies, midwife Yeo, and DS Karen Barnborough. She currently portrays Sandra Flaherty, the mother of Liv Flaherty (Izzy Steel) and stepmother to Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).
Despite working on the same show, the couple rarely crosses paths on-screen. Speaking to Inside Soap in 2022, Joanne mentioned: “I haven’t seen Dominic at the studios yet since I’ve been back this time. It’s fun to be on the same show, but we’ve not actually worked together as our characters lead separate lives in the village,” as reported by Leeds Live.
Fan Reactions to the Surprise Revelation
A recent post on an Emmerdale fan page featuring a picture of Dominic and Joanne together caught fans off guard. Many were shocked to learn about their real-life relationship.
One fan commented: “Wow! I didn’t know he is married to Liv’s mum in real life.”
Another wrote: “That’s who that is!”
A third added: “Fine actor. But I never knew his wife was Sandra in Emmerdale!”
Echoing the same sentiment, another fan remarked: “So shocked! Sandra is his off-screen wife!”
A Soap Opera Couple Fans Didn’t See Coming
While their characters may not interact in the show, Dominic Brunt and Joanne Mitchell’s off-screen bond has added an extra layer of intrigue for fans. As both continue their acting careers, their unexpected connection has become one of Emmerdale‘s most surprising real-life stories.
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