The pair have been married for over two decades

EMMERDALE fans are absolutely stunned to learn who Dominic Brunt’s wife is in real life.

The 54-year-old actor has played the role of Paddy Kirk in the long-running ITV soap since 1997.

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Dominic Brunt calls fellow soap star Joanne Mitchell his wifeCredit: Instagram / @joannemitchellb

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The duo first met at a drama school in BristolCredit: Rex

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He has been a mainstay character on the farming soap since his debut in 1997Credit: Getty Images – Getty
Dominic has been a mainstay in front of the camera on Emmerdale for nearly three decades.

From various affairs to the utterly devastating loss of a child, Paddy has been at the centre of some of the most notable storylines.

However, fans of the ITV soap were left absolutely shocked to discover that he calls fellow soap star Joanne Mitchell, 53, his wife.

She has held a number of roles on the soap, the first of which came in 2003 when she played DS Karen Barnborough in two episodes.

She later made two more appearances as a midwife called Yeo, and later as CAFCASS officer Susan Davies across four episodes in 2009.

Her most notable role came in 2016 after she replaced Janet Bamford in the role of Sandra Flaherty.

This is the mum of Liv (Isobel Steele) and the step-mother of Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller).

The actress played the character for six years before stepping away from the soap in 2022.

She’s also had multiple roles on Coronation Street, which include the character Marsha Westbrook in 2018.

After meeting at drama school in Bristol, Dominic and Joanne decided to get married in 2003.

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They share two children: sons Mickey-Joe and Danny Lee.

In a 2022 interview with Inside Soap, Joanne spoke about working alongside her husband on the Dales.

She said: “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 I’ve not actually worked with him yet. We haven’t had any scenes together as our characters live separate lives in the village.”

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Recently, a snap of the pair went viral as Emmerdale fans were whipped into a frenzy.

One fan stated: ” “Fine actor. But I never knew his wife was Liv’s mum in Emmerdale!”

As a second exclaimed: “So shocked Sandra is his off-screen wife.”

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“Wow I didn’t know he is married to Liv’s mum in real life,” commented a third viewer.

As a fourth user added: “That’s who that is!”

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The actress has had four different roles in Emmerdale, with the most recent being Sandra FlahertyCredit: ITV

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Photos of the pair recently went viral which shocked fansCredit: Instagram / @joannemitchellb

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The duo have been married for over two decades since 2003Credit: Alamy