Who is Elaine Marsden on Emmerdale?
ELAINE Marsden arrived on Emmerdale for a brief stint in 2003.
But despite only being on the soap for six months, her storyline still managed to be filled with chaos.
Who is Elaine Marsden on Emmerdale?
Elaine Marsden is the daughter of Ronnie and Frances Marsden, and twin sister of Ali Marsden.
She moved to the village with her father and siblings in March 2003.
They lived in Holdgate Farm, which was previously owned by the Reynolds family.
Robert Sugden immediately took a fancy to Elaine, but he was already in a relationship with Donna Windsor.
But while Donna was away, Robert and Elaine grew closer as he taught her how to drive, and sold her his car.
They started an affair, but Elaine refused to get intimate with him until he broke things off with Donna.
Robert finished his relationship with Donna when she returned and kept his new relationship with Elaine on the down low.
A few months into their relationship, the pair got into a car accident after Robert was too busy flirting with Elaine whilst driving.
In a moment of fear, Robert moves an unconscious Elaine into the driver’s seat.
Elaine had no memory of the accident and felt guilty until she discovered a bruise on Robert’s chest from where the seatbelt was.
Robert eventually confessed all to Elaine and she decided to end their relationship.
What happened to Elaine and her brother Ali in Emmerdale?
After six months in the soap, Emmerdale producer Steve Frost decided to axe the majority of the Marsden family.
Frost decided to keep Paul and Siobhan in the series but Ronnie, Frances, Alistair and Elaine would all depart in December 2003.
Speaking of his decision at the time, Frost stated: “The Marsdens have got a great story to play through the autumn, but unfortunately this culminates in them leaving the village.”
Who played Elaine Marsden?
Elaine is played by actress Samantha McCarthy.
She was born in Crumpsall, Manchester on November 25, 1985.
McCarthy has also appeared in BBC soap Doctors, and CITVs children’s show Girls In Love.
She guest starred in an episode of Jimmy McGovern’s The Street on the BBC and ITV’s Heartbeat and appeared in the film Awaydays in 2009.